Venezuela

Thursday, May 30th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Oslo talks to continue, says Guaidó, but insists Maduro's removal and free and fair elections

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said that talks hosted by Norway between his delegation and that of President Nicolas Maduro would continue despite Wednesday's discussions ending “without agreement.”
Wednesday, May 29th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Central Bank reveals that Maduro administration shrunk Venezuela's economy by the half

After several years, the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) published results of gross domestic product (GDP) until the third quarter of 2018, with which officially confirms the recession that is experienced in the oil country. With the data it is known then that between the third quarter of 2013 to September of last year the economy lost 52.3%. President Nicolás Maduro is on power since 2014.
Wednesday, May 29th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Uruguay's diplomat and banker named EU's representative to help with the Venezuelan situation

The European Union on Tuesday named Uruguayan former banker and diplomat Enrique Iglesias as its point man to help end the crisis in Venezuela, part of an intensification of diplomatic efforts to seek new elections.
Wednesday, May 29th 2019 - 09:27 UTC
Guaidó: Oslo talks must ensure exit of Maduro and free and fair elections

Talks between Venezuela's government and opposition on ending months of the crisis were underway in Norway, sources said on Tuesday, but Washington insisted that the only item for discussion should be President Nicolas Maduro's removal.
Tuesday, May 28th 2019 - 09:54 UTC
Colombia and Peru call on the world to face the massive migration of Venezuelans

Colombia and Peru on Monday called on the international community to commit more aid to help them cope with an influx of around three million Venezuelans who have migrated to the two countries in recent years.
Tuesday, May 28th 2019 - 09:47 UTC
Rationing, long queues and empty shelves in Cuba as the economy heads to recession

As long lines outside shops with mostly bare shelves are increasingly common in Cuba, and the government has indeed signaled that things are going from bad to worse, Havana is blasting president Donald Trump's administration for the hardship and misery.
Monday, May 27th 2019 - 06:04 UTC
Guaidó insists Oslo peace talks are not a negotiation: Maduro must go “if not we will remain in the streets”

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Sunday played down the prospects for success at a new round of mediation with the government to be hosted by Norway next week, saying protests would continue until President Nicolas Maduro resigned.
Monday, May 27th 2019 - 06:03 UTC
Norway announces Venezuelans will resume negotiating in Oslo

Norway's Foreign Ministry Saturday announced both parties in the Venezuelan crisis will return to Oslo's negotiating table next week.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Long queues and fuel rationing in oil rich Venezuela; Army sent to “cool” angry tempers

Soldiers oversaw rationing of gasoline at service stations in several parts of Venezuela on Sunday as worsening fuel shortages forced angry drivers to wait for hours to fill their tanks, prompting protests in some areas.
Saturday, May 18th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Maduro thanks Norway for its efforts to build a dialogue with the opposition

The government of President Nicolas Maduro on Friday thanked Norway for its mediation efforts to build a “dialogue” with the Venezuelan opposition after both sides sent delegations to Oslo.