Venezuelan politics Venezuela’s Guaidó travels to Colombia after arrest threats 24-04-2023 10:26 Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó crosses into Colombia, alleging that Nicolás Maduro's regime has increased threats against him with the purpose of silencing him.
Politics in Venezuela Maduro '100% defeatable' says Venezuela opposition leader Guaidó 10-01-2023 17:32 Venezuela's opposition replaced Juan Guaido as the head of a foreign-backed parallel congress, hammering the final nail in the coffin of his "interim government." Despite the setback, he says he's confident Nicolás Maduro can be defeated at the ballot box.
Politics in Venezuela Venezuelan opposition dissolves Guaido's 'interim government' 31-12-2022 09:08 Venezuelan opposition on Friday dissolved the "interim government" led by Juan Guaidó, once the popular and internationally recognized face of the drive to oust leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.
Political crisis in Venezuela Decision on future of Venezuela's opposition 'government' postponed 29-12-2022 14:14 Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó puts off decision on whether his "interim government" should be dissolved.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Maduro administration to resume talks with Venezuelan opposition 24-11-2022 01:27 Negotiations between the two sides last took place in October 2021 in Mexico, and international efforts have mounted in recent months to get the talks back on track.
Latin America Venezuela and Colombia name ambassadors in step toward normalisation 12-08-2022 21:56 Venezuela and Colombia both named new ambassadors to the other country on Thursday, a first step in normalising diplomatic relations after the recent inauguration of Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Summit of the Americas 2022 US 'evaluating' inclusion of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua voices in summit 23-05-2022 19:49 The United States said Monday it was looking for ways to represent the people of these three nations in a summit next month following threats to boycott over their governments' exclusion.
Venezuela Elections 2024 Venezuela's opposition announces presidential primaries for 2023 17-05-2022 13:02 Venezuela's main opposition announces primaries in 2023 to elect a single candidate to stand against incumbent Nicolás Maduro in the country's next presidential election, scheduled for 2024.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Proposal to ‘re-establish ties’ with Maduro draws fire from critics 19-04-2022 20:38 Opposition hardliners, human rights groups and US lawmaker Marco Rubio strongly criticises President Alberto Fernández after he announces that he wants Argentina to re-establish diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
VENEZUELA ‘INVASION’ PLOT Argentina promises probe as Maduro slams Venezuela ‘invasion plan’ report 17-02-2022 16:37 Argentina’s government says it will investigate claims Macri administration deployed Armed Forces for 2019 military exercises that “contemplated” a potential “invasion” of Venezuela.
Venezuelan leader in focus Venezuela's Guaidó digs in as 'acting president' without power 05-01-2022 09:35 Juan Guaidó will remain Venezuela's "acting president" for another year – at least for the United States, the main ally of the almost powerless opposition leader.
Vote in Venezuela EU observers report irregularities in Venezuela vote 23-11-2021 14:11 An EU observer mission on Tuesday reported irregularities in Venezuelan elections for governors and mayors over the weekend, in which opposition parties participated for the first time since 2017.
Vote in Venezuela Fractures and government power blamed for Venezuela opposition defeat 23-11-2021 14:09 The disastrous results suffered by Venezuela's fractured opposition in Sunday's regional elections were largely self-inflicted, according to analysts.
LATIN AMERICA Maduro: Venezuela and Colombia need to 'normalise' ties 21-10-2021 11:11 Nicolás Maduro calls for the normalisation of trade and diplomatic relations with Colombia, which have been non-existent since 2019 when the government refused to recognise him as Venezuela's leader.
Extradition of Alex Saab Alleged money-launderer close to Maduro defiant after extradition to US 18-10-2021 15:45 Alex Saab, a fugitive businessman accused of acting as a money-launderer for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime, says he will not collaborate with the United States, a day after his extradition from Cape Verde.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuelan opposition urges government to resume talks after walkout 17-10-2021 21:21 Venezuela's opposition calls on President Nicolás Maduro's government to resume talks to resolve their differences, after the ruling party withdrew from the latest round over extradition of Alex Saab.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela rivals report more progress at political talks 28-09-2021 08:58 Venezuela's government and opposition reported further progress toward resolving their differences during a third round of talks in Mexico City that wrapped up on Monday.
Venezuelan political crisis Sanctions and elections on table at Venezuela talks 12-08-2021 14:09 Venezuela's government and opposition will restart talks in Mexico with sanctions, political prisoners and elections on the table, but not the future of President Nicolás Maduro.
Crisis in Venezuela Venezuela's Maduro says Mexico to host talks with opposition 13-07-2021 09:35 Venezuelan leader says Mexico will host talks between his government and the opposition, but insists he will only take part if international sanctions are lifted. Little comment on latest arrest of another opposition leader, Freddy Guevara.
Venezuelan Crisis Guaidó responds to Alberto Fernández: 'Human beings are disappearing in Venezuela' 11-07-2021 17:27 Venezuelan opposition leader challenges previous statements by the Argentina's president, but suggests Fernández administration "can be a bridge" in efforts to resolve the crisis.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Biden reaffirms support for Venezuela opposition leader Guaidó 06-07-2021 15:27 Joe Biden reaffirms US support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, even in the midst of efforts to resume negotiations with President Nicolas Maduro's government.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela's Maduro blows hot and cold in bid for sanctions relief 06-07-2021 15:19 Embattled Venezuelan leader is hoping such assurances on upcoming elections will lead to a softening of the economic sanctions hanging over the country.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela opposition group MUD cleared to stand in election 30-06-2021 09:01 Democratic Unity Roundtable, Venezuelan opposition coalition known as MUD, has been granted permission to contest regional elections in November after a three-year ban.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Maduro, Guaidó and Alberto: the beginning of a new phase in Venezuela? 26-06-2021 00:33 Both sides of the Venezuelan grieta have publicly stated their intention to sit at the negotiating table. This is a massive step forward after years of deadlock. by Agustino Fontevecchia
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Juan Guaidó: ‘We’re not depending on the good faith of a dictatorship’ 26-06-2021 00:01 Venezuela, says Juan Guaidó, remains gripped by crisis and needs a plan of national salvation. The opposition leader, recognised by more than 60 nations as the country's interim president, on the need for free and fair elections, Argentina’s diplomatic stance and the position of Pope Francis. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Crisis in Venezuela Maduro’s tightened grip forces Venezuela’s opposition to lower sights 25-06-2021 23:51 For years, the nation’s fractured opposition has been battling itself, not just authoritarian rule. Imprisoned by the dozens, disenfranchised by rigged elections and pushed into exile by Maduro, leaders also split on strategy and wrestled for prominence.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Can Maduro’s reluctant reforms halt Venezuela’s economic freefall? 25-06-2021 23:36 New policy mix bears little resemblance to the neo-Marxist “Socialism of the 21st century” that Venezuela pursued under the late Hugo Chávez.