Venezuela

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Aug 18, 11:43 PM ET
AP Exclusive: US talks secretly to Venezuela socialist boss
AP Exclusive: Administration official says U.S. opened up secret communications.
Aug 18, 11:43 PM ET
Aug 7, 11:21 PM ET
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.
Aug 7, 11:21 PM ET
Jul 23, 12:31 PM ET
City of Miami to host 5K race to raise funds for Venezuela
The city of Miami and members of Venezuela's opposition are announcing a 5K race to raise funds for medical supplies and medicines destined for the South American nation that is grappling with food and medical shortages
Jul 23, 12:31 PM ET
Jul 23, 11:21 AM ET
'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.
Jul 23, 11:21 AM ET
Jul 23, 11:00 AM ET
New blackout takes Venezuelans by surprise; government alleges 'electromagnetic attack'
Venezuelan cities can be among the most violent in the world.
Jul 23, 11:00 AM ET
Jul 22, 11:33 AM ET
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.
Jul 22, 11:33 AM ET
Jul 14, 3:00 AM ET
Venezuelan authorities arrest 2 Guaidó security guards
They're accused of trying to sell weapons belonging to the state.
Jul 14, 3:00 AM ET
Jul 8, 3:40 AM ET
Venezuela government, opposition to resume talks in Barbados
They will meet in Barbados to seek a "constitutional" solution to the crisis.
Jul 8, 3:40 AM ET
Jul 5, 11:10 PM ET
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.
Jul 5, 11:10 PM ET
Jul 5, 5:06 PM ET
Venezuelan envoy rejects 'biased' report at UN rights body
The report chronicled torture, sexual abuse and extrajudicial killings.
Jul 5, 5:06 PM ET
Jun 30, 4:40 AM ET
Venezuela sources: Talks to break deadlock set to resume
The negotiations are aimed at breaking Venezuela's political standoff.
Jun 30, 4:40 AM ET
Jun 17, 8:33 PM ET
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.
Jun 17, 8:33 PM ET
Jun 15, 7:59 PM ET
Diplomats: Europeans weigh sanctions on Venezuela's Maduro
Financial, travel restrictions are being mulled by a core group of five nations.
Jun 15, 7:59 PM ET
Jun 9, 1:22 AM ET
Thousands pour into Colombia as Venezuela reopens border
They went to buy food and medicine after President Maduro reopened the border.
Jun 9, 1:22 AM ET
Jun 8, 6:01 AM ET
Jailed Citgo executives ordered to stand trial in Venezuela
A judge in Venezuela has ordered up a trial in the case of six American oil executives held for 18 months on corruption charges that have contributed to tensions with the U.S.
Jun 8, 6:01 AM ET
May 28, 3:55 PM ET
In Venezuela, criminals feel the pinch of an economic crisis
In an unexpected silver lining, armed assaults and killings are plummeting.
May 28, 3:55 PM ET
May 19, 7:13 PM ET
Vast gasoline lines form in oil-rich Venezuela
Oil sanctions on Venezuela appear to be taking hold.
May 19, 7:13 PM ET
May 16, 2:16 AM ET
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.
May 16, 2:16 AM ET
May 12, 9:50 AM ET
Venezuela's Guaidó asks for relations with US military
Bid to bring more pressure on President Nicolás Maduro to resign.
May 12, 9:50 AM ET
May 8, 12:20 AM ET
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
May 8, 12:20 AM ET
May 7, 10:43 PM ET
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.
May 7, 10:43 PM ET
May 6, 4:20 PM ET
Venezuelan FM: Russian military presence could be expanded
Russia has had deep military cooperation with Venezuela over the years.
May 6, 4:20 PM ET
May 5, 7:22 PM ET
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.
May 5, 7:22 PM ET
May 5, 4:53 PM ET
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."
May 5, 4:53 PM ET
May 5, 4:50 AM ET
Venezuelan military helicopter crashes, 7 officers killed
Helicopter was heading to a state where President Maduro appeared with troops.
May 5, 4:50 AM ET
May 5, 12:40 AM ET
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.
May 5, 12:40 AM ET
May 4, 11:43 PM ET
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.
May 4, 11:43 PM ET
May 4, 12:55 PM ET
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."
May 4, 12:55 PM ET
May 4, 12:53 PM ET
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.
May 4, 12:53 PM ET
May 4, 12:16 AM ET
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.
May 4, 12:16 AM ET
May 3, 10:14 PM ET
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.
May 3, 10:14 PM ET
May 3, 11:52 AM ET
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.
May 3, 11:52 AM ET
May 2, 7:32 PM ET
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
May 2, 7:32 PM ET
May 2, 6:17 PM ET
US officials continue to weigh options in Venezuela
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro rallies thousands of military members amid protests from the opposition.
May 2, 6:17 PM ET
May 2, 4:08 PM ET
Venezuela's Maduro calls for military unity after clashes
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for military unity in an appearance with soldiers, two days after security forces failed to respond to opposition leader Juan Guaidó's call for an uprising
May 2, 4:08 PM ET
May 2, 2:42 PM ET
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.
May 2, 2:42 PM ET
May 1, 11:40 PM ET
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.
May 1, 11:40 PM ET
May 1, 9:14 PM ET
US officials still weighing military options for Venezuela amidst another day of protest
Maduro said claims that Russia stopped him from fleeing "lacked seriousness."
May 1, 9:14 PM ET
May 1, 5:59 PM ET
Maduro says military defeated 'attempted coup'
Venezuela's "Operation Freedom" continues as unrest and protests wage on.
May 1, 5:59 PM ET
May 1, 4:48 PM ET
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.
May 1, 4:48 PM ET
May 1, 1:03 PM ET
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.
May 1, 1:03 PM ET
May 1, 2:37 AM ET
Clashes rock Venezuela as Guaido, Maduro vie for power
The opposition leader told supporters "The moment is now".
May 1, 2:37 AM ET
May 1, 1:53 AM ET
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.
May 1, 1:53 AM ET
May 1, 1:12 AM ET
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.
May 1, 1:12 AM ET
May 1, 12:52 AM ET
The Latest: Guaido calls for more street protests Wednesday
The government blamed military "traitors" working with right-wing opponents.
May 1, 12:52 AM ET
May 1, 12:06 AM ET
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.
May 1, 12:06 AM ET
Apr 30, 10:32 PM ET
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.
Apr 30, 10:32 PM ET
Apr 30, 7:35 PM ET
Trump says 'all options are on the table' in Venezuela: Bolton
National Security Adviser John Bolton addressed the unrest in Venezuela.
Apr 30, 7:35 PM ET
Apr 30, 4:09 PM ET
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.
Apr 30, 4:09 PM ET
Apr 27, 9:10 PM ET
Venezuelan government denounces regional OAS forum
The government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has staged a rally to celebrate its split with a key regional forum, the Organization of American States
Apr 27, 9:10 PM ET