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Maduro Indicted, Krekar Extradited, on Terror Charges

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The United States Department of Justice has indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for “narcoterrorism.” The US Attorney General William Barr made the announcement on Thursday. The United States has also promised a bounty of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Maduro, as announced by the US State Department.

Coronavirus: The Situation in Venezuela is Dire

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Samuel Gush. W Leave a comment

Venezuela is experiencing possibly the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, sans the Covid-19 situation. The Latin-American nation is not only struggling to contain the epidemic but also trying to tackle deep-seated economic issues that have plagued it for years. They include US sanctions, prevalent corruption, a skyrocketing inflation rate that has surpassed 10 million percent in the past decade, and a collapsed infrastructural system.

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.”

Maduro in Moscow, Meets with Putin in “the Russian Homeland”

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Nicolas Maduro, whose powers as President of Venezuela are not recognized by many countries, including the United States, met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Maduro flew to Moscow yesterday.

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.

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.

Trump’s Trade Wars, Tariffs, Sanctions, Bans; What’s Next?

June 11, 2019August 10, 2019 Jay Black Leave a comment

President Donald Trump (R) lifted his tariffs against Mexico and Canada, but is he scaling up on China. So what about cars, steel, aluminium, washing machines, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba and Huawei?

Trade Wars

Cars: Trump asked for and received a government study on car imports. He was particularly angered last November when General Motors announced that it was closing car assembly plants in Ohio, Michigan and Maryland. Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars in retaliation for GM’s moves.

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.

Venezuela: The World’s Richest Country in Resources with the Worst Economy in Generations; What Happened?

April 16, 2019July 3, 2019 Jay Black Leave a comment

Venezuela has the largest oil reserves of any country in the world, with more than 300 billion barrels of proven reserves. In 2011, the country surpassed Saudi Arabia to top the list of countries having the largest oil reserves, but the development of this huge reserves has taken a backseat due to political unrest over the past few years.
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