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Venezuela: EU Comes Out in Favor of American Framework

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

The European Union considered an American proposal for a “democratic transition” in Venezuela on Friday, which they believe is aimed at achieving a peaceful solution to the crisis the country is experiencing. It involves “a negotiated path towards a democratic government.”

Venezuela’s Maduro Indicted on Drug Trafficking

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Samuel Gush. W Leave a comment

The United States has filed an indictment against Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and four other associates for drug trafficking. The administration is offering a $15 million reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of the president, and $10 million for each of his conspirators.

Trump, Bolsonaro Sign Defense Agreement, Keep Pressure on Maduro

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a defense agreement in Miami Sunday, enabling joint development of military capabilities with the United States. The signing took place a day after U.S. President Donald Trump received Bolsonaro at his residence and Mar-a-Lago golf club in Palm Beach, near Miami.

Guaido Supporters Occupy Venezuelan Embassy in Brazil

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

Suрроrtеrѕ оf Venezuelan dіѕѕіdеnt Juаn Guaido оссuріеd a раrt of thе Vеnеzuеlаn embassy in Brazil оn Wеdnеѕdау mоrnіng, аftеr mеmbеrѕ оf thе expedition team opened dооrѕ tо them tо ѕhоw thеіr loyalty to thе opposition lеаdеr. A Brazilian роlісе ѕоurсе said the grоuр wаѕ “trуіng tо nеgоtіаtе реасеfullу” wіth ѕuрроrtеrѕ оf Prеѕіdеnt Nicolas Mаdurо іnѕіdе thе еmbаѕѕу, whеrе the ѕіtuаtіоn ѕееmѕ аmbіguоuѕ. Meanwhile, bilateral tаlkѕ have bеgun between the BRICS countries іn thе Brаzіlіаn саріtаl.

El Salvador Expels Venezuelan Diplomats

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, has ordered that all Venezuelan diplomats appointed by President Nicolas Maduro must leave the country within two days. Bukele argues the decision is in line with the position of the current Salvadorian government, which does not recognize the legitimacy of Maduro’s regime.

Venezuela Wins Seat on UN Human Rights Council Despite Human Rights Abuses

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Venezuela won a contested election to a seat on the UN Human Rights Council Thursday, a move the opposition has called “incoherent.” The governing regime is currently being investigated for “human rights violations and crimes against humanity.”

Venezuela’s Maduro to Skip UN General Assembly in New York

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela, announced that he would not go to New York during this years’ session of the UN General Assembly, in which leaders from around the world are expected to participate. The event is scheduled for September 23rd. Maduro, however, took part in last year’s event.

Maduro Opts Out of Peace Dialogue in Barbados in Protest of US Sanctions

August 8, 2019August 10, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The Venezuelan government has officially distanced itself from participating in the new round of talks with the opposition held in Barbados, the Caribbean. The mediation efforts are being spearheaded by Norway, and initially scheduled to take place on Thursday (today) and Friday. The late Wednesday decision by the Maduro Government came a day after the United States announced sanctions on individuals and companies negotiating with the Venezuelan Government.

Trump Pushes Venezuela’s Maduro to the Wall, Slams the Country with Fresh Sanctions

August 6, 2019August 10, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

It is now even more evident that the push by the US to have Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro vacate office is still actively on. In the most recent move to frustrate Maduro’s administration, US President Donald Trump has imposed a total blockade on the state assets of the Venezuela government in the US. The move by Trump is most likely aimed at imposing a future total embargo on Venezuela. Before Venezuela’s inclusion on the list, the blockade of state assets in the US was only effective on; Cuba, Syria, Iran, and North Korea.

Venezuela: United States Warns Nicolas Maduro Has a “Short Term” to Leave Power

July 24, 2019August 10, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

The US government warned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro that he has a “short term” to leave power if he does not want to face international justice and new US measures. US officials expressed confidence that the Lima Group will send the same message soon to Chavismo.

Unrest Around the World – A Country by Country Look

June 17, 2019August 10, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Today following the world news can be seen in a world at unrest. In these countries especially is apparent World Unrest:

Khazakhstan – The world’s largest land locked country and the ninth largest in the world with an area of 2,724,900 square kilometers. It is a democratic secular republic with a diverse heritage. After the elections resulting in the overwhelming victory of interim president Toqaev began wave of protests against the lack of fairness in the elections.

Opposition Government in Venezuela Moves to Reduce Maduro’s Communication Influence

Editor's Pick April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 Enrique Castejon-Lara Leave a comment

The interim government of Venezuela, constitutionally appointed by the National Assembly and presided over by Juan Guaido, announced this week the creation of the National Communication Center in an effort to continue limiting the public capacity of the illegal regimen of Nicolas Maduro.

Rival Marches in Venezuela on Wednesday Could Lead to Violence

April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 Robert Martin (CN Staff) Leave a comment

Things may be coming to a head in Venezuela on Wednesday as the major forces at odds in that country have both decided to hold major rallies on May Day (May 1).

Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó, 35, has called for huge protests on Wednesday to demand the resignation of the current President Nicolas Maduro. The regime, in turn, has asked its Chavista supporters (referring to supporters of the late president and Maduro’s predecessor Hugo Chavez) to take to the streets on Wednesday in a show of support.

International Roundup: Runoffs, Recordings, Reshuffles, and Rolling Blackouts

April 1, 2019April 6, 2019 Robert Martin (CN Staff) Leave a comment

In European elections, liberal Zuzana Caputova defeated Socialist Maros Sefcovic in the second round, to become SLOVAKIA’s first woman President. The election took place in the shadow of the murder of an investigative journalist last year. Meanwhile, in UKRAINE, incumbent President Petro Poroshenko trails Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian who portrays Poroshenko on television.
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International Roundup: Leaders in Trouble, Subcontinent in Tension

Editor's Pick March 4, 2019July 3, 2019 Robert Martin (CN Staff) Leave a comment

Things have, for the most part, returned to normal, after a tumultuous week between nuclear-armed rivals, India and Pakistan. An Indian pilot was returned from Pakistan Friday, after being shot down over the disputed region of Kashmir on Wednesday. Now Washington wants to know if an F-16 was used in the dogfight.
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International Roundup: Caracas, Catalonia, Kurds, Kings

Editor's Pick February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 Robert Martin (CN Staff) Leave a comment

SYRIA: The US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced Sunday they were engaged in fierce fighting as part of a “final push” against Daesh in Syria. The offensive comes as President Trump announced plans to declare, as early as next week, that all Daesh territory has been recovered.
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Are Oil Prices About to Gush?

January 30, 2019July 3, 2019 Jay Black Leave a comment

The President of Venezuela’s opposition-dominated National Assembly Juan Guaido will announce new boards of directors for state oil company PDVSA and its U.S. business, Citgo, UPI reports. U.S. Treasure Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the he’ll hold PDVSA’s proceeds from crude oil sales to the United States, adding that the company could avoid being sanctioned if it recognized Guaido as the legitimate president of Venezuela.
Saudi Arabia is determined to restore the balance on the oil market and is cutting deeper than required in the OPEC+ deal, with February crude production likely close to 10.1 million bpd, compared to the 10.3-million-bpd ceiling in the production cut agreement.
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