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2 months ago
Oil exec held for 5 years in Venezuela sues Citgo for $100M
One of the six oil executives with a Texas-based company who was imprisoned five years in Venezuela is suing his company for $100 million
2 months ago
2 months ago
Governments pledge money, attention to Venezuela's crisis
Governments and financial institutions are pledging millions of dollars for humanitarian and development projects to address the urgent needs of Venezuelans at home and abroad
2 months ago
6 months ago
US gears up for World Cup match against Iran
The United States tied England 0-0 on Friday. To advance to the next round, the U.S. will need to win its match against Iran on Tuesday.
6 months ago
6 months ago
US eases some Venezuela oil sanctions
The move now allows U.S.-based oil giant Chevron to resume limited operations in Venezuela for the first time in nearly three years.
6 months ago
6 months ago
The latest move to repair political relations with Venezuela
The Biden administration said Chevron Corp. could resume "limited" operations in Venezuela, as President Nicolás Maduro's government resumes talks with its opposition.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Biden eases Venezuela sanctions as opposition talks resume
The Biden administration is easing some oil sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to support newly restarted negotiations between the Venezuelan government and its opposition
6 months ago
6 months ago
Biden eases Venezuela sanctions as opposition talks resume
It's an effort to support negotiations between the government and the opposition
6 months ago
8 months ago
7 Americans released from detention in Venezuela
New details on the prisoner swap that brought seven Americans home, in exchange for two Venezuelans with ties to President Nicolas Maduro's wife.
8 months ago
8 months ago
7 Americans released from detention in Venezuela, Biden says
"Today, we celebrate that seven families will be whole once more," President Joe Biden said in a statement.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Detained Americans released in Venezuela
The White House made a deal to release two Venezuelan men that were in U.S. custody for smuggling cocaine in exchange for the seven Americans to come back home.
8 months ago
1 year ago
Is US considering diplomatic thaw with Venezuela over need for oil?
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on renewed dialogue between the U.S. and Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro following the ban on Russian oil imports to the U.S.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Venezuela releases 2 detained American
The Venezuelan government has freed two American men as the country seeks to improve its relationship with the United States amid Russia's war with Ukraine.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Military helicopter crashes in Venezuela
Two people were killed and two others were injured after a military helicopter crashed in Venezuela.
1 year ago
3 years ago
Botched Venezuela coup fallout
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz speaks to the family of two ex-special forces soldiers captured after a failed raid against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Families of Americans detained by Venezuela in failed raid plead for help
The families of Americans detained by Venezuela in a failed raid plead for help from the U.S. government.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Federal prosecutors announce drug charges against Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
The State Dept. has also offered a $15M reward for info leading to his arrest.
3 years ago
3 years ago
US sanctions Venezuelan lawmakers for backing Maduro effort to seize legislature
There are calls for the U.S. to do more in Venezuela, especially to stop Russia's support.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuelan opposition calls talks with Maduro dead, causing rift
Venezuela's opposition declared talks with Nicolás Maduro dead, a decision meant to bring renewed international pressure, but that appeared to crack its united front.
4 years ago
4 years ago
A glimpse into a Venezuelan psychiatric hospital: Cockroaches, excrement and drug shortages
Deep in a major economic crisis, a Venezuelan psychiatric hospital operates with almost no funding.
4 years ago
4 years ago
'Electromagnetic attack' blacks out Venezuela
Citizens on the streets of Venezuela's capital city scrambled to find transportation home as a new blackout surprised the country Tuesday.
4 years ago
4 years ago
New blackout takes Venezuelans by surprise; government alleges 'electromagnetic attack'
Venezuelan cities can be among the most violent in the world.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuela fighter 'aggressively shadowed' US plane
A Venezuelan Su-30 fighter "aggressively shadowed" a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft operating over the Caribbean Sea on Friday, SOUTHCOM said.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuelans take to streets on independence day with dueling rallies, military out in force
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido both rallied support.
4 years ago
4 years ago
US Navy hospital ship begins 5-month deployment to help Venezuela refugees
The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort is beginning a five-month humanitarian mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
4 years ago
4 years ago
US suspends all flights to Venezuela citing safety and security
U.S. flights to Venezuela are being suspended due to safety and security concerns, officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday.
4 years ago
4 years ago
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela spy chief who defected as incentive for others still loyal to Maduro
Vice President Pence announced that the US lifted sanctions on Venezuela's spy chief after he defected from Nicolas Maduro who maintains power despite US-backed protests
4 years ago
4 years ago
US Navy hospital ship will be deployed to assist Venezuelan refugees
A U.S. Navy hospital ship -- the USNS Comfort -- will soon be headed to the Caribbean, Central America and South America to assist Venezuelan refugees.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Guaido urges opposition onward in Venezuela, defends apparently failed plot to oust Maduro
Guaido told ABC News change takes time and cautioned critics to be patient.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro is 'ruling for the moment, but he can't govern': Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses the administration's support for new leadership in Venezuela on ABC's "This Week."
4 years ago
4 years ago
Interim President Juan Guaido says 'we must evaluate all our options' to rescue Venezuela
Juan Guaido said "we must evaluate all our options" to rescue Venezuela and hold free elections.
4 years ago
4 years ago
The opposition in Venezuela is calling for demonstrators to strike once again
The growing unrest in the South American country continues as the opposition renews its efforts and calls for people to take to the streets against the regime in power.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Trump says Putin trying to help in Venezuela, contradicting aides and even himself
The U.S. had called on Russia to stop backing Nicolas Maduro and exit Venezuela, but Trump contradicted that Friday, saying Putin wasn't "looking at all to get involved."
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuela braces for another day of protests
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido spoke to ABC News in a rare face-to-face interview after calling for the overthrow of the government earlier in the week.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Juan Guaido: 'We must evaluate all our options' to rescue Venezuela
The opposition leader, who is backed by the Trump administration and other regional allies, said the Maduro regime is receiving foreign military assistance.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Guaido calls for more protests in Venezuela this weekend
Venezuela's opposition leader, Juan Guaido, rallied supporters in the streets, calling for the military to topple the Maduro regime.
4 years ago
4 years ago
White House weighs in as Venezuela crisis grows
The Trump administration said all options are on the table, including military force, as President Nicolas Maduro calls for arresting his opponents.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuela's Maduro makes show of force with military as US-backed opposition uprising hits a wall
Venezuela's embattled socialist president Maduro makes a show of force with military officials after two days of opposition protests that the US said signaled his end
4 years ago
4 years ago
US officials continue to weigh options in Venezuela
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro rallies thousands of military members amid protests from the opposition.
4 years ago
4 years ago
FAA issues flight restrictions amid Venezuela chaos
FAA officials ordered all U.S. carriers to cease operations in Venezuela and imposed a minimum altitude for overflights, citing political instability.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuelan opposition leader continues daring call to action amid clashes
He urged his countrymen to keep flooding the streets until they achieve a change of President Nicholas Maduro's government.
4 years ago
4 years ago
US officials still weighing military options for Venezuela amidst another day of protest
Maduro said claims that Russia stopped him from fleeing "lacked seriousness."
4 years ago
4 years ago
Maduro says military defeated 'attempted coup'
Venezuela's "Operation Freedom" continues as unrest and protests wage on.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Chaos in Venezuela grows as leaders call for protests
Opposition leader Juan Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro called for supporters to protest a day after violent clashes.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuela rocked by clashes as US backs uprising, threatens Cuba
As Venezuela was rocked by violent clashes, the U.S. was threatening Cuba with a full embargo if it does not withdraw support for Nicolas Maduro.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Tensions escalate in Venezuela amid Guaido's call for military to rise up
Military and civilians clash in the streets of Caracas after Juan Guaido calls for an uprising; Democratic leaders and Trump meet about infrastructure; actresses push for the Equal Rights Amendment.
4 years ago
4 years ago
The battle for Venezuela
Venezuela was rocked by violent clashes between opposition protesters siding with Juan Guaido and security forces still loyal to Nicolas Maduro.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuelans clash with military amid Guaido's calls for uprising
Armed tanks plow into a crowd of protesting civilians after opposition leader Juan Guaido calls for an uprising to challenge President Maduro.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Economist breaks down what Venezuela's unrest means for US
Venezuelan economist Danny Bahar explains how the country's fight for democracy affects the U.S.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Trump says 'all options are on the table' in Venezuela: Bolton
National Security Adviser John Bolton addressed the unrest in Venezuela.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Venezuelan opposition leads new uprising against Maduro
Opposition leader Juan Guaido took to the streets with activists in a call for the military to oust socialist leader Nicolas Maduro.
4 years ago