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Venezuelans protest after the nations Supreme Court stripped congress of its last powers. (Photo: File/AP)

Rival rallies set up tense standoff in Venezuela

Tens of thousands of protesters were set to pour onto the streets of Caracas on Saturday to back opposition leader Juan...

2 Feb 2019 12:47 PM IST

The Trump administration has levied crippling sanctions on the OPEC nations oil industry in efforts to push Maduro from power. (Photo:AP)

Russian Air Force planes carrying troops land in Venezuela to send...

Two Russian air force planes landed at Venezuela's main airport on Saturday carrying a Russian defense official and...

25 March 2019 12:52 PM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks about a state of emergency from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC.

Trump warns Venezuela of additional tougher sanctions ahead

President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the United States could impose a lot tougher sanctions on Venezuela.

20 March 2019 10:29 AM IST

Congressman Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

Mike Pompeo hoping India wont buy Venezuelan oil

Pompeo hopes India will support the American efforts in Venezuela by not purchasing oil from the 'authoritarian' Maduro...

12 March 2019 8:29 AM IST

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela. (Photo: AP)

Venezuela struggles with blackout as government claims sabotage

Venezuela's government struggled to cope with a massive electricity blackout that paralyzed much of the country.

9 March 2019 8:38 AM IST

Four people were killed in the melee as Maduros forces prevented the 178 metric tonnes of rice, beans and other food. (Photo:AP)

US slaps new sanctions on Venezuela as support from Russia increases

The United States and Russia clashed on Friday over how to assist crisis-wracked Venezuela.

2 March 2019 11:03 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)

US courts Kim at Hanoi while bullying Maduro

Time magazine considered President Lula as one of the most influential leaders in recent history.

1 March 2019 12:10 AM IST

Power cuts have occurred sporadically since the massive blackout of March 7 left the country in the dark for five days. (Photo:AP)

Another blackout hits large parts of Venezuela

A new blackout across large parts of crisis-hit Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, forced many to spend another...

10 April 2019 12:52 PM IST

The court had been investigating opposition leader Juan Guaido for usurping the presidents powers. (Photo: AFP)

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido stripped of immunity, can...

The court had been investigating Guaido for usurping Maduro's powers by declaring himself interim president on January...

3 April 2019 11:12 AM IST

Noting the arrest of key opposition leaders in Venezuela, the US State Department hoped that the latest round of talks will focus on the departure of Maduro. (Photo:AP)

Maduro, Guaido representatives to hold second round of talks in Norway

Shortly after the announcement, Maduro took to his Twitter handle to express gratitude to the Norway government for...

26 May 2019 12:55 PM IST

Most western nations have recognised Guaido as the countrys rightful head of state. (Photo:AP)

Maduro proposes early elections for opposition run Congress in...

The opposition won a majority in the National Assembly in 2015 and the next congressional elections are currently...

21 May 2019 10:33 AM IST

A total of 8 lakh were seized and all four have been arrested, the district police chief said.

US federal agents arrest protesters occupying Venezuelan Embassy

Activists oppose US intervention to oust Prez Maduro in favour of Guaido, self-proclaimed interim president of...

17 May 2019 1:53 PM IST