Venezuela

Diplomats: Europeans weigh sanctions on Venezuela's Maduro

Thousands pour into Colombia as Venezuela reopens border

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.

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

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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

US officials continue to weigh options in Venezuela

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro rallies thousands of military members amid protests from the opposition.

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.

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.

Maduro says military defeated 'attempted coup'

Venezuela's "Operation Freedom" continues as unrest and protests wage on.

US officials still weighing military options for Venezuela amidst another day of protest

Maduro said claims that Russia stopped him from fleeing "lacked seriousness."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump says 'all options are on the table' in Venezuela: Bolton

National Security Adviser John Bolton addressed the unrest in Venezuela.

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.

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.

American released from prison in Venezuela after 5 years

Todd Leininger of Indiana had been held on what the U.S. said were trumped up charges by the Venezuelan government of Nicolas Maduro, but he was freed Wednesday.

Thousands took the streets in support of opposition leader Juan Guaido in Venezuela

Citizens in the country have been desperate for clean water and dozens of people wait in line to fill their buckets at emergency pipes

In embattled Venezuela, residents line up for hours just to get clean water: 'Look at how we are living'

One orphanage, where sick children have been dropped off by their parents, just got milk during the outage. The milk expired the next day.

Venezuela faces blackout, water crisis

Opposition leader Juan Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro exchange blame for the nationwide blackout.

In Venezuela, hospitals struggling to keep patients alive amid daily blackouts: 'Never in my life, I have seen something like this'

President Nicolas Maduro has blamed U.S. hackers for causing the blackouts, crippling the nation and causing chaos.

Venezuela's most needy trying to stay alive in hospitals amid blackouts

President Nicolas Maduro is blaming the U.S., with no proof, and accusing American hackers of sabotaging the country's electrical grid, crippling the nation.

In reversal, US withdrawing all embassy personnel from Venezuela amid days of blackouts, protests

The U.S. announced it was withdrawing all of its embassy staff from Venezuela amid the ongoing political and economic crisis, although Maduro says he is kicking them out.

U.S. diplomats pulled from Venezuela

The country faces deteriorating circumstances as a nationwide blackout enters its fifth day.

US diplomats pulled from Venezuela

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pulled all remaining American diplomats from Venezuela due to what he called a "deteriorating situation."

American journalist detained in Venezuela back in U.S.

Freelance journalist Cody Weddle who was detained in Venezuela has been released and deported back to the United States after being questioned.

Journalist Cody Weddle released by Venezuelan authorities

Cody Weddle was detained after being taken from his Caracas, Venezuela apartment.

American journalist arrested in Venezuela has now been released

Cody Weddle, who was detained along with a Venezuelan colleague, has now been released and is being deported.

Venezuelan interim president set to return home

World leaders warn Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro that any attempt to arrest Juan Guaido could be the tipping point in the conflict between protestors and the military over humanitarian aid.

Venezuela's vice president in Moscow for talks, as crisis echoes Cold War divisions

Russia has emerged as a key ally for Nicolas Maduro during Venezuela's crisis.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's defiant interview with Tom Llamas: TRANSCRIPT

The embattled president said he'd be open to a summit with Donald Trump.

Maduro tries to explain why he stopped foreign aid from entering Venezuela

Nicolas Maduro stopped humanitarian aid from entering the country for weeks as citizens starved and needed medical supplies.

Nicolas Maduro claims Donald Trump wants 'a war for the oil' from Venezuela

The Venezuelan president said aid sent by the United States is a cover up to eventually control the country.

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro reacts to Trump calling him a 'Cuban puppet,' 'dictator'

"I do not know if Trump believes what is written for him for his speeches," Maduro said.

Does Nicolas Maduro fear for his life?

The president of Venezuela told ABC News, "It is more courageous to live to defend the homeland."

Maduro says he wants to shake Trump's hand, discuss peace

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he is open to having a summit with President Trump.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sits down with ABC News

President Maduro discussed his country's deepening crisis with ABC News' Chief National Affairs Correspondent Tom Llamas in Caracas.