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Nov 27, 2024, 11:08 AM
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US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela
The United States has imposed sanctions on an additional 21 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them of supporting and carrying out acts of repression following July's disputed presidential electionNov 27, 2024, 11:08 AM
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Sep 14, 2024, 8:45 PM
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3 US citizens detained in Venezuela over alleged plot against government, interior minister says
Three US citizens detained in Venezuela over alleged plot against government, the interior minister said.Sep 14, 2024, 8:45 PM
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Sep 2, 2024, 2:53 PM
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US seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's plane, DOJ says
The plane was taken from the Dominican Republic to Florida.Sep 2, 2024, 2:53 PM
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Aug 1, 2024, 5:10 AM
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Pressure mounts on Venezuela's Maduro government to release vote tallies: ANALYSIS
The top U.S. diplomat for the region is saying outright that Maduro's opponent won an "overwhelming electoral victory."Aug 1, 2024, 5:10 AM
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Jul 29, 2024, 5:06 PM
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US officials voice 'serious concerns' over contested Venezuelan election results
Nicolas Maduro's declared victory may affect economic stability, immigration.Jul 29, 2024, 5:06 PM
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Jan 29, 2024, 11:08 PM
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US reimposes some sanctions on Venezuela over ban on opposition candidates
A little over three months after the Biden administration lifted most economic sanctions on Venezuela, they are reimposing some of them.Jan 29, 2024, 11:08 PM
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Dec 20, 2023, 5:30 PM
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US releases ally of Venezuela’s President Maduro in a swap for 10 jailed Americans
Ten Americans detained in Venezuela were released Wednesday -- including six deemed wrongfully detained, White House officials confirmed.Dec 20, 2023, 5:30 PM
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Oct 1, 2022, 5:16 PM
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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.Oct 1, 2022, 5:16 PM
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May 14, 2020, 9:10 PM
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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.May 14, 2020, 9:10 PM
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Mar 26, 2020, 1:14 PM
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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.Mar 26, 2020, 1:14 PM
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Jan 13, 2020, 7:30 PM
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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.Jan 13, 2020, 7:30 PM
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Sep 16, 2019, 8:12 PM
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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.Sep 16, 2019, 8:12 PM
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Aug 7, 2019, 7:18 PM
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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, 2019, 7:18 PM
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Jul 23, 2019, 12:04 AM
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New blackout takes Venezuelans by surprise; government alleges 'electromagnetic attack'
Venezuelan cities can be among the most violent in the world.Jul 23, 2019, 12:04 AM
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Jul 5, 2019, 6:25 PM
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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, 2019, 6:25 PM
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Jun 17, 2019, 4:30 PM
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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, 2019, 4:30 PM
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May 15, 2019, 3:46 PM
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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 15, 2019, 3:46 PM
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May 7, 2019, 6:18 PM
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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 protestsMay 7, 2019, 6:18 PM
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May 7, 2019, 5:20 PM
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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, 2019, 5:20 PM
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May 4, 2019, 5:12 PM
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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 4, 2019, 5:12 PM
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May 5, 2019, 12:53 PM
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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, 2019, 12:53 PM
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May 3, 2019, 9:27 PM
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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 3, 2019, 9:27 PM
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May 3, 2019, 4:42 PM
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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 3, 2019, 4:42 PM
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May 2, 2019, 2:32 PM
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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 endMay 2, 2019, 2:32 PM
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May 1, 2019, 12:43 PM
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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, 2019, 12:43 PM
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Apr 30, 2019, 6:45 PM
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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.Apr 30, 2019, 6:45 PM
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Apr 26, 2019, 5:26 PM
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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.Apr 26, 2019, 5:26 PM
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Mar 14, 2019, 3:12 PM
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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.Mar 14, 2019, 3:12 PM
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Mar 12, 2019, 5:12 PM
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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.Mar 12, 2019, 5:12 PM
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Mar 12, 2019, 11:51 PM
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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.Mar 12, 2019, 11:51 PM
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Mar 6, 2019, 10:02 PM
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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.Mar 6, 2019, 10:02 PM
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Mar 1, 2019, 12:04 PM
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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.Mar 1, 2019, 12:04 PM
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Feb 27, 2019, 10:50 PM
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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.Feb 27, 2019, 10:50 PM
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Feb 26, 2019, 5:10 PM
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Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro accuses US government of fabricating a crisis to start war in South America
The embattled Venezuelan president sat down for his first American interview in years.Feb 26, 2019, 5:10 PM
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Feb 25, 2019, 12:57 PM
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VP Mike Pence meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, announces more sanctions and $56M in aid
Vice President Mike Pence met with the U.S.-backed opposition leader in Venezuela Juan Guaidó on Monday, the latest in the Trump administration's show of support.Feb 25, 2019, 12:57 PM
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Feb 23, 2019, 4:41 PM
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Humanitarian aid trucks crossing into Venezuela 'incinerated,' military defections grow
Venezuelan aid passed over the border on Saturday, the deadline imposed by interim President Juan Guaido.Feb 23, 2019, 4:41 PM
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Feb 22, 2019, 12:52 PM
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Venezuela braces for aid deadline amid rival concerts on border; one held by Richard Branson
British billionaire Richard Branson hoped to raise millions with one show.Feb 22, 2019, 12:52 PM
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Feb 20, 2019, 11:05 AM
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Battle of the bands: Richard Branson, Nicolas Maduro to hold rival aid concerts on Venezuelan border this weekend
First Branson, then Venezuelan gov't, announce concerts at the border.Feb 20, 2019, 11:05 AM
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Feb 16, 2019, 1:58 PM
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Vice President Pence calls on European leaders to recognize Venezuela's opposition leader
Vice President Mike Pence called on European leaders to recognize Venezuela's opposition leader.Feb 16, 2019, 1:58 PM
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Feb 16, 2019, 9:12 PM
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Fresh supplies of US aid arrive on Venezuela's border awaiting delivery into the country
Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has refused to let the aid in.Feb 16, 2019, 9:12 PM
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