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Venezuela

Venezuela says ‘attempted coup’ under way
Article
/ 30 April 2019

Venezuela says ‘attempted coup’ under way

Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed acting president Juan Guaido says that troops have joined his campaign to oust President Maduro

By Alexander Martinez
Let the small gods live on in    cowpats, Santa and song
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Let the small gods live on in    cowpats, Santa and song

In an era of crumbling secular belief systems,
what can atheist parents give to their
children in the place of religion?

By Carlos Amato
“What are you? Some sort of socialist..?”
Article
/ 6 April 2019

“What are you? Some sort of socialist..?”

It seems like the word “socialism” has become a swear word

By Rob Forbes
Bolsonaro heads to US to cement an alliance with Trump
Article
/ 17 March 2019

Bolsonaro heads to US to cement an alliance with Trump

The tough-talking far-right Bolsonaro has long expressed his admiration for Trump

By Agency
The art of hollow gestures
Article
/ 8 March 2019

The art of hollow gestures

Magashulian diplomacy appears to be a finely tuned art of hollow grand gestures

By Editorial
Guaido urges Europe to tighten sanctions on Maduro regime
Article
/ 7 March 2019

Guaido urges Europe to tighten sanctions on Maduro regime

Guaido, who declared himself president in January, strongly condemned the decision by President Maduro to expel the German ambassador to Caracas

By Agency
Guaido ramps up pressure after deadly Venezuela border clashes
Article
/ 24 February 2019

Guaido ramps up pressure after deadly Venezuela border clashes

Humanitarian aid, much of it from the United States, has become the centrepiece of the standoff between Maduro and Guaido

By Esteban Rojas
Venezuela opposition prepares protest, presses for aid to be let in
Article
/ 12 February 2019

Venezuela opposition prepares protest, presses for aid to be let in

Opposition leader and self declared president Juan Guaido will lead a rally in Caracas but demonstrations have been called all over the country

By Maria Isabel Sanchez
Guaido boosted by Europe backing in Venezuela standoff
Article
/ 5 February 2019

Guaido boosted by Europe backing in Venezuela standoff

Britain, France and Spain were among 16 EU nations to side with Guaido, following in the footsteps of key regional powers and the United States

By Maria Isabel Sanchez and Marianne Barriaux
Spain, UK recognise Guaido as Venezuela leader
Article
/ 4 February 2019

Spain, UK recognise Guaido as Venezuela leader

​Spain and Britain on Monday became the latest nations to recognise Venezuela’s opposition chief Juan Guaido as interim leader

By Marianne Barriaux
Venezuela teeters on the brink of collapse – just as Zimbabwe does
Article
/ 31 January 2019

Venezuela teeters on the brink of collapse – just as Zimbabwe does

The parallels with another country in crisis — Zimbabwe — helps to explain why Venezuela is collapsing

By Staff Reporter
Maduro ready for talks with opposition, early parliamentary polls
Article
/ 30 January 2019

Maduro ready for talks with opposition, early parliamentary polls

Last week Venezuela was plunged into uncertainty when the US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó proclaimed himself ‘acting president’

By Agency
Unembargoed: January 25 to 31
Article
/ 28 January 2019

Unembargoed: January 25 to 31

Bosasa’s ‘blocker’— EXPOSED: Tom Moyane’s role in preventing the company from being blacklisted by the government

By Mg Reporter
US wades in as Venezuela rips apart
Article
/ 25 January 2019

US wades in as Venezuela rips apart

Trump backed the president’s challenger, but the army and Russia are firmly behind Maduro

By Maria Isabel Sanchez
Editorial: United States puts the global order at risk
Article
/ 25 January 2019

Editorial: United States puts the global order at risk

‘The decision by the US to recognise opposition leader Juan Guaidó as president of Venezuela can only be viewed with suspicion’

By Editorial
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
Article
/ 24 January 2019

Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader

​The US and other major countries are backing Venezuela’s new self proclaimed acting president in repudiation of President Nicolas Maduro

By Maria Isabel Sanchez
Tensions rising in Venezuela ahead of rival protests
Article
/ 23 January 2019

Tensions rising in Venezuela ahead of rival protests

In calling on government supporters to take part in a counter-rally, Maduro’s right-hand man Diosdado Cabello suggested the regime would hold fast

By Maria Isabel Sanchez
Victims of Venezuela crisis despair at prospect of second Maduro term
Article
/ 8 January 2019

Victims of Venezuela crisis despair at prospect of second Maduro term

They come from all walks of life and dread the prospect of another six years under the man who has overseen it, President Nicolas Maduro

By Staff Reporter
Nine Venezuelan military personnel jailed over ‘Maduro plot’
Article
/ 27 December 2018

Nine Venezuelan military personnel jailed over ‘Maduro plot’

General Oswaldo Hernandez and retired Colonel Jose Delgado are among those sentenced to a minimum of five years

By Agency
Weary Venezuelans in low-turnout win for ruling party
Article
/ 10 December 2018

Weary Venezuelans in low-turnout win for ruling party

National Electoral Council chair Tibisay Lucena put the rate of abstention at 72.6%

By Alexander Martinez and Esteban Rojas
China’s lending spree needs scrutiny
Article
/ 9 November 2018

China’s lending spree needs scrutiny

Its opaque agreements may finally be exposed by borrowers approaching global financial institutions

By Staff Reporter
Venezuela faces calls for probe after opposition activist dies in custody
Article
/ 10 October 2018

Venezuela faces calls for probe after opposition activist dies in custody

Fernando Alban was in pretrial detention Monday at the time of his death, which the government presented as a suicide

By Agency
Brazil sends troops after clashes at Venezuela border
Article
/ 20 August 2018

Brazil sends troops after clashes at Venezuela border

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have crossed the border into Brazil over the past three years as they seek to escape the crisis in their country

By Paula Ramon
Venezuela to try lawmakers for failed Maduro drone attack
Article
/ 8 August 2018

Venezuela to try lawmakers for failed Maduro drone attack

Maduro and his government said the president had been targeted by two flying drones each carrying a kilogram of powerful C-4 explosives

By Agency
Venezuela vows to eradicate plots after Maduro ‘assassination’ bid
Article
/ 7 August 2018

Venezuela vows to eradicate plots after Maduro ‘assassination’ bid

‘There is sufficient evidence of the participation of the outgoing Colombian government of President Juan Manuel Santos’ — Maduro

By Alexander Martinez
Glencore to cooperate with US justice dept probe
Article
/ 11 July 2018

Glencore to cooperate with US justice dept probe

The mining company was reportedly subpoenaed by the US department

By Lameez Omarjee
Mining giant Glencore facing US corruption probe
Article
/ 3 July 2018

Mining giant Glencore facing US corruption probe

The Swiss-based corporation said it was being probed by the US in a corruption investigation linked to its business in Nigeria, Venezuela and the DRC

By Ben Simon
Economic crisis cuts swathe through Venezuela society
Article
/ 17 May 2018

Economic crisis cuts swathe through Venezuela society

Venezuela is locked in a deep economic and political crisis despite sitting on the world’s largest oil reserves

By Staff Reporter
Socialism will not end poverty Mr Vavi
Article
/ 16 October 2017

Socialism will not end poverty Mr Vavi

To change South Africa to a socialist state will not happen through a social pact, writes Frans Rautenbach

By Staff Reporter
The Pope leaves Colombia with prayers for peace
Article
/ 11 September 2017

The Pope leaves Colombia with prayers for peace

The political instability in Venezuela has led thousands to flee to Columbia despite Columbia experiencing political instability too.

By Staff Reporter
Venezuela opposition urges boycott of vote to overhaul constitution
Article
/ 25 July 2017

Venezuela opposition urges boycott of vote to overhaul constitution

Next Sunday’s vote is supposed to be for a 545-seat constituent assembly that will draw its members not from political parties but from social sectors

By Staff Reporter
Helicopter launches grenade attacks on Venezuela Supreme Court
Article
/ 28 June 2017

Helicopter launches grenade attacks on Venezuela Supreme Court

Venezuela’s army has been put on alert after four grenades were hurled at the Supreme Court from a helicopter

By Agence France Presse
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