Venezuela

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro clinches nomination for upcoming national election; seeks third term

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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro clinches nomination for upcoming national election; seeks third term

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday became his party’s official nominee for July’s highly anticipated presidential election, which would allow him to stroll into a third consecutive term with no real competition on the horizon. Not unusual to Venezuela, the election has been plagued with controversy since Maduro’s main opponent, María Corina Machado — who … Read more

Judge rejects Texas lawsuit against immigration policy central to Biden’s border strategy

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Judge rejects Texas lawsuit against immigration policy central to Biden’s border strategy

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by Republican officials in Texas that sought to shut down a federal program that has allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants to fly to U.S. airports, preserving for now a policy central to the Biden administration’s immigration agenda. The dispute centered on a Biden administration program that … Read more

Venezuela Flouts US-Brokered Deal, Pressing Biden to Reimpose Sanctions

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Venezuela Flouts US-Brokered Deal, Pressing Biden to Reimpose Sanctions

Venezuela set new conditions for elections this year, flouting a US-brokered agreement and potentially triggering tougher sanctions by Washington. The changes could bring forward the date of vote and weaken guarantees of international monitoring, according to the definitive document with the proposals. President Nicolás Maduro’s government signed the new deal during a meeting with allies … Read more

Venezuela orders UN office on human rights to close, accusing it of anti-government activity

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Venezuela orders UN office on human rights to close, accusing it of anti-government activity

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government on Thursday ordered the local United Nations office on human rights to suspend operations and gave its staff 72 hours to leave, accusing it of assisting coup plotters and terrorist groups. Foreign Affairs Minister Yván Gil announced the decision at a news conference in Caracas, which came amid heightened … Read more

US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader’s candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review

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US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader’s candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The U.S. government and nearly 30 conservative world leaders on Saturday condemned the decision of Venezuela’s highest court to block the presidential candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado. The Biden administration, however, remained noncommittal about reimposing economic sanctions on Venezuela, which it has threatened to do if the government of … Read more

Guyana turns to US to help boost its military as territorial dispute with Venezuela deepens

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Guyana turns to US to help boost its military as territorial dispute with Venezuela deepens

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana’s government said it is seeking help from the U.S. to improve its defense capabilities amid fears that neighboring Venezuela might one day seize a disputed region in western Guyana that is rich in minerals and oil. The announcement follows two days of talks among top Guyanese officials and Daniel P. … Read more

Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana

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Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuela said Saturday it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the waters off the coast of the two South American nations. In a video posted to X, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino appeared surrounded by military officers in front of … Read more

British warship arrives in Guyana as tensions heat up with Venezuela

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British warship arrives in Guyana as tensions heat up with Venezuela

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A British warship arrived in Guyana on Friday afternoon amid rising tensions from a border dispute between the former British colony and Venezuela. The HMS Trent’s visit led Venezuela to begin military exercises a day earlier in the eastern Caribbean near its border with Guyana as the Venezuelan government presses its … Read more

Venezuela Deploys Soldiers Amid Dispute With Guyana Over Essequibo Territory

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Venezuela Deploys Soldiers Amid Dispute With Guyana Over Essequibo Territory

Venezuela has decided to deploy more than 5,000 soldiers on its eastern Caribbean coast after neighboring Guyana received a warship from the UK amid a dispute over the Essequibo territory, according to President Nicolas Maduro. “Venezuela has the right to defend itself, to tranquility, to peace,” Maduro said Thursday on state TV, while accusing Guyana … Read more

UK To Divert Warship To Guyana As Tensions Flare With Venezuela

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UK To Divert Warship To Guyana As Tensions Flare With Venezuela

Britain said Sunday it will divert a Royal Navy warship to waters off Guyana, after a long-simmering territorial dispute between the South American ally and Venezuela recently flared again. The British patrol vessel, HMS Trent, will arrive in the region later this month to conduct “engagements”, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. It follows … Read more