Latin America

Politics & Government

Venezuela's Guaido Calls For Nationwide Protests To Oust Maduro

5:09pm February 02, 2019

by Philip Reeves

In Venezuela, opposition leader Juan Guaido has called for nationwide protests aimed at ousting President Nicolas Maduro. Maduro is asking his supporters to come out in counterprotest.

U.S. Confidently Backs Venezuela's Opposition, Inviting Possible Risks

5:09pm February 02, 2019

by Michele Kelemen

Trump administration officials are sounding positive that the political crisis in Venezuela will end with democracy. But analysts warn that this political standoff could get much more violent.

An anti-government protester on Saturday in Caracas wears a sign that reads, "Venezuelans die for lack of medicines. Maduro is an assassin." Momentum is growing for opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who has called supporters into the streets.

High-Ranking General Rejects Maduro, Who Proposes Earlier Parliamentary Elections

3:25pm February 02, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Francisco Yanez is the first high-ranking officer to publicly voice support of Venezuela's opposition leader, Juan Guaidó. Both anti- and pro-government demonstrations are taking place on Saturday.

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Episode 1906

5:26pm February 01, 2019

Our broadcast show for February 1, 2019.

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How I Made it: Lowrider and Activist

5:26pm February 01, 2019

Rigoberto Reyes, founder of Amigos Car Club in San Diego, California shares the story of how he became a lowrider and activist.

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Members Of Nicaragua's Opposition Consider Going Into Exile

6:34am February 01, 2019

by Carrie Kahn

As Nicaragua's economy declines and repression increases against the opposition, many people are deciding whether it's time to go. Those who stay are either in hiding or severely restricted.

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Opposition leader Juan Guaidó talks to the press as he holds his daughter, Miranda, next to his wife, Fabiana Rosales, outside his home in Caracas on Thursday.

Juan Guaidó Claims Police Raided His Home As He Struggles To Consolidate Power

5:54pm January 31, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

Juan Guaidó accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of sending police to intimidate his family. The U.S.-backed opposition leader seeks to oust Maduro and replace him as interim president.

Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution

6:40am January 31, 2019

by Carrie Kahn

Environmentalists say the number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico's forests is up dramatically. That's good news after years of drastic decline, but researchers warn it might not last.

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Washington Welcomes Exiled Political Activist As Venezuela's Ambassador

5:02am January 31, 2019

by Michele Kelemen

Carlos Vecchio, who doesn't have access to Venezuela's embassy, represents national assembly leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. and other countries back as they pressure Nicolas Maduro to step aside.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó speaks to the National Assembly on Tuesday in Caracas.

'Stop The Maduro Genocide': Protesters March In Venezuela With U.S. Support

6:10pm January 30, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó called for nationwide rallies a week after he declared himself interim president and demanded Nicolás Maduro step down or call new elections.