VENEZUELA – The Nicolas Maduro legal fees’ funding by Venezuela was blocked by the US, just hours after approval, as he faces drug trafficking charges in New York, court filings show. Arguing that the move violates his client’s right to counsel, Maduro’s lawyer Barry Pollack said the US Treasury initially approved payment authorization on Jan. […]
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Nicolas Maduro Should be Charged in Venezuela; Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
BRAZIL – In a comment at the Artificial Intelligence Summit in India on Friday, Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Nicolas Maduro should face charges within the Venezuelan borders, but not abroad. “I am of the firm belief that if Nicolás Maduro is to stand trial, he should be tried in Venezuela, […]
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Juan Pablo Guanipa Under House Arrest After Recapture
VENEZUELA – Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa is under house arrest in his Maracaibo residence following a recapture, his son Ramon Guanipa confirmed on Tuesday. “My father remains unjustly imprisoned, because house arrest is still prison, and we demand his full freedom and that of all political prisoners,” Ramon Guanipa said on social media […]
Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado Gifts Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
USA – The Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado on Thursday gifted Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a recognition of his unique commitment to Venezuelan freedom. “I presented the president of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Machado told reporters at the Capitol after her meeting with Trump […]
US to Provide Security Guarantees to Oil Companies Working in Venezuela
USA – Donald Trump on Friday said that the US will provide security guarantees to oil companies working in Venezuela. Asked how the US would provide the firms with security without deploying troops to Venezuela, Trump said, “We’re going to make sure there’s very, very good security. And I think the people of Venezuela are […]
Trump was Planning a Military Operation in Colombia; Gustavo Petro
COLOMBIA – The Colombian president Gustavo Petro said in an interview with El Pais that Donald Trump was planning a military operation in Colombia, just like in Venezuela. “Trump told me in a phone call that he was thinking of doing bad things in Colombia. The message was that they were already preparing, planning a […]
US Military Action in Venezuela Killed 100
VENEZUELA – The US military action in Venezuela killed at least 100 people, according to the Venezuelan Interior Ministry on Wednesday Jan. 7. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were also injured during the assault on Saturday. Cabello honored Maduro, his wife, and those killed in the US […]
30-50 Million Barrels of Sanctioned Venezuela Oil to be Transferred to US; Trump
USA – Donald Trump said on Tuesday that between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned Venezuela oil will be transferred to US, and be sold on market price. “I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, […]
7 US Military Personnel Injured During Venezuela Operation
USA – At least 7 US military personnel were injured during the Venezuela operation that deposed Nicolas Maduro, according to reports. Five of those service members have returned to duty, while two are still recovering, FOX News reported, citing an administration official. “They are receiving excellent medical care and are well on their way to […]
Gunfire and Explosions Near Venezuela Presidential Palace Reported
VENEZUELA – Gunfire and explosions near Venezuela presidential palace were reported late Monday. Unverified videos shared on social media showed men with heavy weapons and military convoys surrounding Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The videos show armed men deployed along the perimeter of the palace, patrolling the streets while citizens seek cover. The shootout has raised […]
US Military Operation in Venezuela Killed at Least 80
VENEZUELA – The US military operation in Venezuela resulted to at least 80 deaths – both civilians and military personnel – according to a New York Times report on Saturday, with the death toll expected to rise. Citing a senior Venezuelan official, who spoke anonymously, the report said: “At least 80 people, including civilians and […]
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez Appointed Acting President
VENEZUELA – The Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was on Saturday appointed as acting president by the country’s Supreme Court of Justice, after Maduro was captured and flown to New York for detention. According to local reports, the court ordered Rodriguez to assume the presidency “in strict compliance with the Constitution and Venezuelan laws.” Tania […]
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and Wife Cilia Flores Under US Custody in New York
USA – Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were on Saturday brought under US custody in Brooklyn, New York after the American operation that ousted him from power. Maduro was flown by helicopter from Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, to Lower Manhattan, before being driven to the Metropolitan […]
Multiple Explosions Reported in Venezuela’s Capital Caracas
VENEZUELA – Multiple explosions were on Saturday Jan. 3 reported in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, as tensions with the US escalate to a direct confrontation. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show thick smoke rising from several locations in the city, and air-raid sirens could be heard. At least seven explosions were reported, and low-flying […]
How Big are Venezuela Oil Reserves?
VENEZUELA – Venezuela is the world’s oil powerhouse, with the largest oil reserves compared to other producers in the world, but recently the US has intensified pressure and continued threats, with Trump even claiming that Venezuela stole it from United States. US President Donald Trump has accused Venezuela of using oil money to fund drug-related […]