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All but 'nonessential' US diplomats in Venezuela stay put despite Maduro's order to leave

January 25, 2019

Former US Ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy spoke with The World's Marco Werman about why this moment of internationally recognized transition in Venezuela is dangerous, but integral.

Global Politics

Is Venezuela on the precipice of presidential change?

PRI's The World

January 24, 2019

A few months earlier, Maduro was re-elected for a second term amid hyperinflation, international sanctions, mass migration and few signs that conditions would improve. The European Union questioned the fairness of the election process, and 19 member states of the Organization of American States, including the United States, issued a statement declaring Maduro's second term as illegitimate.

Conflict & Justice

Venezuela's self-proclaimed president Guaidó continues to pressure Maduro

Reuters

January 24, 2019

Congress chief Juan Guaidó won diplomatic backing from the United States, Canada and right-leaning Latin American governments on Wednesday after declaring himself leader before ebullient supporters who thronged the streets of Caracas in hopes of change.

Global Politics

US considers sanctions on Cuba for helping Venezuela's dissent crackdown

Reuters

November 21, 2018

Such sanctions would be the first time Washington has targeted a bloc of foreign officials allied with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Urban ranching: A socialist commune's response to Venezuela's crisis

Reuters

November 16, 2018

As food shortages rack Venezuela, a socialist commune supporting President Nicolas Maduro has turned a Caracas home into a cattle ranch. But neighbors worry about health risks of raising cows in the city.

Conflict

Dozens of Venezuelans in Peru seek to return home despite crisis

Reuters

September 08, 2018

Dozens of Venezuelans who fled their crisis-stricken country for Peru are seeking to take up a Caracas offer to fly them home, as Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro seizes on hardships migrants face abroad to shore up domestic support.

Hospitals scrap surgeries, Venezuelans forgo showers as taps run dry

Reuters

August 15, 2018

At one of Caracas' biggest public hospitals, most bathrooms are closed. Patients fill jugs from a tiny tap on the ground floor that sometimes has a trickle of water. Operations are postponed or canceled.

Fish for flour? Barter is the new currency in collapsing Venezuela

Reuters

July 03, 2018

In the hyperinflationary South American country, where bank notes are as difficult to find as chronically scarce food and medicine, Venezuelans are increasingly relying on to barter for basic transactions.

Economics

Venezuela hopes new cryptocurrency is a 'silver bullet' for economic woes

PRI's The World

February 23, 2018

President Nicolás Maduro hopes it will help fix the country’s dire financial situation by sidestepping US sanctions and providing an alternative to cash, which is nearly worthless in Venezuela due to the soaring inflation rate.

Conflict

Photos: A year of protests and crisis in volatile Venezuela

Reuters

January 01, 2018

Even by the volatile and violent standards of recent times in Venezuela, 2017 was an exceptional year, a “perfect storm” of political and economic crisis. Take a look back at 2017 with these remarkable photos.

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Global Politics

Where is Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez?

The Takeaway

June 30, 2011

Hugo Chavez hasn't been seen in public for weeks, reportedly due to mysterious health issues he developed while traveling. The last photo of Chavez was released on Tuesday, and showed him in Cuba chatting with former leader Fidel Castro.

Hugo Chavez Admits to Having Cancer, Will Remain in Charge

The Takeaway

July 01, 2011

Global Politics

Venezuelans Celebrate Chavez Return on Independence Day

The Takeaway

July 05, 2011

Hugo Chavez has returned to his home country of Venezuela just in time for the 200th anniversary of his country's independence from Spain. The BBC's Venezuela Correspondent Sarah Grainger tells us how Venezuelans' reacted to Chavez's return.

Global Politics

Chavez Celebrates Venezuela's Independence Day

PRI's The World

July 05, 2011

The president returned from Cuba after receiving medical treatment.

Conflict & Justice

The Persistent Mayor of Caracas

PRI's The World

July 08, 2011

The Chavez government has taken away nearly all power from Antonio Ledezma's office.

Arts, Culture & Media

Caracas Band La Vida Boheme Pays Tribute to Radio Capital

PRI's The World

July 19, 2011

The station once ruled the rock airwaves, but now airs state-approved programming.

Global Politics

Chavez's Housing Crunch

PRI's The World

September 02, 2011

Venezuela is struggling with a housing crisis and like before, President Hugo Chavez is promising lots of new construction.

Sports

Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos Kidnapped in Venezuela

PRI's The World

November 10, 2011

Police in Venezuela have a high profile kidnapping case on their hands. The victim is Wilson Ramos. He's a promising 24-year-old catcher for Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.

Global Politics

Venezuelans Getting Political in Florida

PRI's The World

January 30, 2012

The Republican presidential candidates are trying to woo Florida's Hispanic voters this week. That includes native Venezuelans, an up-and-coming group of Florida voters.

Conflict & Justice

Venezuela Opposition Parties Holding Primary in Challenge to Hugo Chavez

PRI's The World

February 09, 2012

Venezuela's opposition parties are trying a new strategy: a primary to select a challenger to Hugo Chavez.