Trump bets on intimidation to force Venezuelan leaders into line
WASHINGTON/PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan 4 – After removing President Nicolas Maduro from power, the Trump administration is gambling that it can intimidate the Venezuelan leader’s inner circle into toeing the…
Restoring democracy in Venezuela must respect its people’s will, EU countries say
BRUSSELS, Jan 4 – The principles of international law must be upheld in Venezuela and the will of the country’s people must be respected, the European Union said on Sunday,…
Trump warns Venezuelan V-P Delcy Rodriguez will pay ‘big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
He told The Atlantic that “rebuilding there and regime change is better than what you have right now.” Read More
Trump snatches Maduro but leaves his regime in charge of Venezuela for now
Trump’s dismissal of the opposition leader suggests he’s giving Maduro loyalists a second chance over full-blown regime change. Read More
Moscow airports shut over Ukrainian drone threat
Dozens of drones launched by Ukraine at the Russian capital led to multiple flight delays, the authorities say. Read More
US to work with current Venezuela leaders if they make ‘right decision’: Rubio
He made clear Washington is ready to try working with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez. Read More
US to work with current Venezuela leaders if they make ‘right decision’: Rubio
He made clear Washington is ready to try working with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez. Read More
France to ban food imports containing EU-prohibited pesticides
A decree will be issued to suspend the import of products containing residues of some substances. Read More
At least 25 dead, 14 missing in Nigeria boat accident, officials say
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 4 – At least 25 people have died and 14 others remain missing after a boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, officials…
Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country
VATICAN CITY, Jan 4 – Pope Leo called for Venezuela to remain an independent nation and said he was following developments after the United States’ toppling of President Nicolas Maduro…