Maduro pummels Venezuelan slums as his power comes under attack

Maduro pummels Venezuelan slums as his power comes under attack

As the opposition campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro dramatically escalated,protests have broken out in slums,followed by military repression.

  • byMariana Zuniga andAnthony Faiola

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Trump made right call on Venezuela,even if he's hypocritical

Trump made right call on Venezuela,even if he's hypocritical

US President Donald Trump has launched a new push for democracy in Venezuela,and,for once,he enjoys support from governments in Europe and Latin America.

  • byCharles Lane
US sanctions Venezuela state-owned oil company

US sanctions Venezuela state-owned oil company

The Trump administration imposed sanctions Monday on the state-owned oil company of Venezuela,a potentially critical economic move.

Venezuelan showdown exposes deep divisions within United Nations

Venezuelan showdown exposes deep divisions within United Nations

The inability of world leaders to find common ground could set the scene for more violence as Venezuela plunges into a new chapter of political turmoil

  • byEdith M Lederer
Guaido rallies with public appearance as Maduro sends minister to UN meeting

Guaido rallies with public appearance as Maduro sends minister to UN meeting

Juan Guaido made his first public appearance since declaring himself president at a rally in Caracas,as Nicolas Maduro held a duelling press conference.

  • byAna Vanessa Herrero&Edith M Lederer
One has support,the other has power:what's next for Venezuela's duelling presidents?

One has support,the other has power:what's next for Venezuela's duelling presidents?

What seems clear is that Venezuela is in a political stalemate that will test the resolve of the international community.

  • byJim Wyss&Franco Ordonez
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Venezuela and US standoff worsens,as world watches

Venezuela and US standoff worsens,as world watches

The United States and Venezuela were locked in a tense international standoff,as the Trump administration kept its embassy staff in the country despite an official order to eject them.

  • byMariana Zuñiga
US rejects Maduro's attempt to cut ties,recognises Guaido as leader of Venezuela

US rejects Maduro's attempt to cut ties,recognises Guaido as leader of Venezuela

Backed by hundreds of thousands of protesters and the support of the US,Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself interim president.

  • byMayela Armas&Joshua Goodman
Mike Pence tells Venezuelans US backs efforts to oust Maduro

Mike Pence tells Venezuelans US backs efforts to oust Maduro

Vice-President Mike Pence offered the most explicit backing yet by the Trump administration as opposition leaders try to unseat Maduro.