Juan Guaidó Returns To Venezuela, Risking Arrest
The opposition leader has said he wants to rally supporters and continue his push for the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro. His return could spark a showdown with Maduro.
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Pence On Venezuela: 'We Will Keep Standing With You Until ... Libertad Is Restored'
"The struggle in Venezuela is between dictatorship and democracy," U.S. Vice President Pence said in Colombia. He was there to support Juan Guaidó, who has declared himself Venezuela's interim leader.
Trump's Venezuela Moves Follow Long History Of Intervention In Latin America
History suggests that if the U.S. takes too large a role in the South American country's crisis, it could spark a worse backlash than the original issue, experts and former diplomats warn.
Venezuela's Maduro Orders Closure Of Brazilian Border
President Nicolás Maduro issued the order in an apparent effort to make it harder for international aid to enter the country and buoy his political opponent, Juan Guaidó.
Trump Warns Venezuela's Maduro Supporters: 'You Will Lose Everything'
The U.S. president urged military leaders to stop blocking food aid from entering the country, and said those who refuse to accept the opposition leader "will find no safe harbor ... no way out."
U.S. Masses Aid Along Venezuelan Border As Some Humanitarian Groups Warn Of Risks
Some aid workers are being denounced as opposition activists and there are fears that all aid could be blocked. The situation could soon resemble a "medieval siege," warns an analyst in Caracas.
Venezuela's Health Crisis Spills Over To Neighboring Countries
Refugees are fleeing to try and get health care. And disease outbreaks across Latin America are being linked back to Venezuela.
Humanitarian Aid Arrives For Venezuela — But Maduro Blocks It
The military, which backs President Nicolás Maduro, has barricaded a bridge from Colombia. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó, along with the U.S., is demanding that the aid convoy be allowed to pass.
Collapse Of Health System Sends Venezuelans Fleeing To Brazil For Basic Meds
The once impressive medical system has crumbled dramatically in Venezuela's ongoing crisis. Measles is resurgent; HIV patients aren't getting drugs. Even catheters are in short supply.