Nicolas Maduro

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.

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.

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.

Venezuela's congressional leader, Juan Guaidó, is being recognized by a rising number of countries, including the U.S., as the South American country's interim president. Here, Guaidó (center) speaks to a crowd of opposition supporters at Bolívar Squar

World News

Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela's Transition. Venezuela Did

2:15pm January 30, 2019

by Javier Corrales

Venezuela's government and opposition triggered the political standoff that is drawing an international response. Latin America expert Javier Corrales explains how.

Venezuela's top prosecutor, Tarek William Saab, talks to reporters in Caracas on Tuesday. He announced that Juan Guaidó, now President Nicolás Maduro's most prominent opponent, is barred from leaving the country because of an investigation.

United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise

8:26pm January 29, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (right) and National Security Adviser John Bolton announce sanctions against Venezuela at the White House Monday.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan State Oil Monopoly

5:19pm January 28, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says payments from U.S. refiners will go into an escrow account until Juan Guaidó or another leader replaces President Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuela's National Assembly head Juan Guaidó waves during a mass opposition rally, during which he declared himself the country's acting president on Jan. 23.

World News

Who Is Venezuela's Juan Guaidó?

6:00am January 27, 2019

by John Otis

The 35-year-old politician declared himself acting president this week, and has been recognized as the country's president by the Trump administration.

Queue Listen Now

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López delivers a message of support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday. A half-dozen generals belonging largely to district commands and with direct control over thousands of troo

World News

Why Venezuela's Military May Be Standing By Maduro, For Now

9:47pm January 25, 2019

by John Otis

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó vowed to form a provisional government that would hold elections and offered amnesty to military officers who help. But there are no reports of new troop rebellions.

Queue Listen Now

Venezuela's sitting president, Nicolás Maduro, attends a ceremony Thursday in Caracas to mark the opening of the judicial year at the Supreme Court of Justice. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has declared himself the interim president, but Maduro has not

State Department Orders Some Diplomatic Staff Out Of Venezuela In Political Crisis

6:32pm January 24, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

U.S.-backed Juan Guaidó has declared himself president as he leads a high-stakes charge to end Nicolás Maduro's regime. Hitting back against U.S. support for Guaidó, Maduro ordered U.S. diplomats out.

Juan Guaidó, head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress, declares himself interim president of Venezuela during a rally against President Nicolás Maduro in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday.

World News

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Guaidó Declares Himself President, With U.S. Backing

9:30pm January 23, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

President Trump recognized Juan Guaidó over Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president as protesters flooded the streets. Maduro said U.S. diplomats had 72 hours to leave.