Tag: Nicolas Maduro

Monday, March 18th 2019 - 08:05 UTC
Brazilian generals in standing contact with their Venezuelan counterparts, reveals Defense minister

The Brazilian Armed Forces maintain an open communication channel with Venezuela’s military even though Brasilia no longer recognizes Nicolas Maduro as president of the neighboring Latin American country, according to Brazil’s Defense Minister.
Friday, March 15th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
US considering banning Visa and Mastercard transactions in Venezuela

The United States is considering imposing financial sanctions that could prohibit Visa, Mastercard and other financial institutions from processing transactions in Venezuela, a senior Trump administration official said on Thursday. The move, which has not been finalized, would represent another step in tightening the financial noose on the government of President Nicolas Maduro and his supporters.
Wednesday, March 13th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
Venezuela orders US diplomats to leave within 72 hours; blames Trump for the “cyber sabotage”

Venezuela ordered American diplomats to leave the country within 72 hours on Tuesday after President Nicolas Maduro accused US counterpart Donald Trump of cyber “sabotage” that plunged the OPEC nation into its worst blackout on record.
Tuesday, March 12th 2019 - 19:31 UTC
Bachelet “concerned” about the arrest of Venezuelan journalist and activist Luis Carlos Díaz

Luis Carlos Diaz, a Venezuelan journalist who is an expert in networks and critical of the Nicolás Maduro regime, was arrested on Monday, without capture order, by the Bolivarian Intelligence Service (SEBIN) after leaving his radio program, denounced his wife and colleague Naky Soto. On Tuesday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, referred to the arrest and asked the authorities for “urgent access” for her technical mission in Venezuela to Díaz.
Monday, March 11th 2019 - 08:55 UTC
Fourth day of blackout in Venezuela; Maduro blames cyber-attacks

Venezuelans woke up to a fourth day of an unprecedented nationwide blackout on Sunday, leaving residents concerned about the impacts of the lack of electricity on the South American country's health, communications and transport systems.
Saturday, March 9th 2019 - 09:26 UTC
Venezuela comes to a halt as the blackout extends for a second day

Venezuela shut schools and suspended the workday on Friday as the worst blackout in decades paralyzed most of the troubled nation for a second day, spurring outrage among citizens already suffering from hyperinflation and a crippling recession.
Friday, March 8th 2019 - 08:44 UTC
Major blackout in Venezuela; Caracas in complete darkness: “light will return when Maduro is removed”

Most of Venezuela has been hit by a continuing electricity blackout that began on Thursday afternoon. The power cut plunged the capital Caracas into almost complete darkness during rush hour and has extended to the vast majority of the country.
Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 05:39 UTC
Venezuelan regime of Maduro expels German ambassador

Venezuela's government expelled the German ambassador on Wednesday as embattled President Nicolas Maduro cracks down on a challenge to his rule. Ambassador Daniel Kriener was expelled two days after he and diplomats from other embassies welcomed home opposition leader Juan Guaido at the Caracas airport.
Wednesday, March 6th 2019 - 10:30 UTC
Guaido talks to public sector unions to stage strikes and held bring down Maduro

Opposition leader Juan Guaido held talks with Venezuela’s public sector unions on Tuesday about staging strikes to help bring down the government, as President Nicolas Maduro said a “crazed minority” bent on destabilizing the country would be defeated.
Tuesday, March 5th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Trump tightens trade embargo on Cuba; retaliation for Havana's support for Maduro

The Trump administration announced Monday that it is tightening the six-decade trade embargo on Cuba by allowing lawsuits against Cuban companies using properties confiscated after its 1959 revolution.