Tag: Venezuela

Monday, April 17th 2023 - 09:04 UTC
Russian FM kicks off Latin American tour in Brazil

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is off on a Latin American tour during which he will visit Brazil, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba between April 17 and 21 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in political, economic, commercial, educational, and humanitarian matters, according to Moscow.
Friday, December 9th 2022 - 09:34 UTC
Putin reported having exit plan to Venezuela if Ukraine bid fails

Russian leader Vladimir Putin was reported to have an exit plan for Venezuela, should he fall from grace in Moscow if his country does not succeed militarily in Ukraine. Argentina and China were also said to have been under consideration but were eventually discarded.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 19:38 UTC
US now turns to Cuba and Venezuela, possibly to salvage LA Summit

US President Joseph Biden picked up the message several leaders sent him and is said to be considering a possible U-turn on his decision not to invite Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to the June 6-10 Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California.
Sunday, October 31st 2021 - 08:52 UTC
French President says he discussed crisis in Venezuela and Nicaragua with Alberto Fernández

French President Emmanuel Macron Saturday admitted on Twitter that he had spoken with his Argentine colleague Alberto Fernández about the crisis in Venezuela and Nicaragua on the sides of the G20 Summit in Rome. The issue had not been mentioned by the Argentine government.
Friday, August 6th 2021 - 07:52 UTC
In thirteen years Venezuela has eliminated 14 zeroes from the Bolivar currency

Because of the hyperinflation process, as of next October the Venezuelan currency, Bolivar, will lose six zeroes, the central bank announced on Thursday, This is the third time in thirteen years that monetary officials in the country appeal to eliminating ciphers.
Tuesday, July 27th 2021 - 09:08 UTC
Duque wants Venezuela to be declared “promoter of terrorism” for harboring FARC dissidents

Colombian President Iván Duque Monday said several former guerrilla commanders were being granted shelter in Venezuela and asked the United States that Venezuela be added to the list of countries that promote terrorism.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:54 UTC
Venezuela launches new repression campaign after announcing a “failed terrorist attack” from Colombia

Venezuela's government said it foiled a marine incursion on Sunday by “terrorist mercenaries” who attempted to enter the country on speedboats from neighboring Colombia.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 08:31 UTC
US looking into Mexican firms involved in oil for food accord with Venezuela

The U.S. State Department, the Treasury Department and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico are investigating at least two Mexican firms involved in an oil-for-food pact signed in 2019 with Venezuela’s government, U.S. officials said.
Tuesday, April 28th 2020 - 06:55 UTC
“Brazil on the path to prosperity, not in the path of despair as Argentina and Venezuela”

“We're on another path, the path of prosperity, not in the path of despair”, said Brazilian economy minister Paulo Guedes when asked about Argentina's decision to partially abandon Mercosur. It was also an opportunity for president Jair Bolsonaro to openly express support for his the “super” minister, who seemed strongly weakened following the forced resignation of the other “super” minister Sergio Moro.
Thursday, April 23rd 2020 - 09:22 UTC
Pandemic forcing Venezuela's Maduro and Guaidó to hold exploratory talks

Allies of both Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his bitter foe, opposition leader Juan Guaido, have secretly begun exploratory talks as concerns grow about the possible impact of coronavirus, according to sources on both sides.