Nicolas Maduro

US President Joe Biden is shown standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone with his hands raised slightly.

Biden defends Afghanistan exit, praises Kabul airlift

Top of The World: US President Joe Biden called the airlift of more than 120,000 Americans, allies and Afghans an “extraordinary success.” And, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet with Biden in Washington DC on Wednesday, in what has been described as a show of renewed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty. Also, opposition parties in Venezuela announced in a strategy shift, that they will participate in the November local and regional elections.

Biden defends Afghanistan exit, praises Kabul airlift
A Taliban fighter stands guard over surrendered Afghan security members forces

Taliban takes over half of Afghanistan’s provincial capitals

Taliban takes over half of Afghanistan’s provincial capitals
A soldier is shown wearing a face mask and a military uniform while standing in front of a wall painted with the eyes of the late President Hugo Chávez.

Venezuela's Maduro claims sweep of boycotted election

Venezuela's Maduro claims sweep of boycotted election
A person is shown with their shirt sleeve rolled up and receiving an injection in their shoulder by a medical professional.

Russia and the UK set for widespread COVID-19 vaccination rollout; Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims victory; Report finds microwave energy likely made US diplomats sick

Russia and the UK set for widespread COVID-19 vaccination rollout; Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims victory; Report finds microwave energy likely made US diplomats sick
A Boeing 737 Max jet is shown in the air with its wheels down prepared for a landing.

House report faults Boeing, FAA; Yoshihide Suga elected new PM of Japan; Report alleges Venezuela committed human rights abuses

House report faults Boeing, FAA; Yoshihide Suga elected new PM of Japan; Report alleges Venezuela committed human rights abuses
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is shown speaking with his right hand rised.

Experts cite 'crimes against humanity' in Maduro's Venezuela

Independent experts commissioned by the UN's top human rights body have alleged the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro committed crimes against humanity.

Experts cite 'crimes against humanity' in Maduro's Venezuela
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is shown removing a white protective face mask and wearing a blue suit with the Japanese flag in the distance.

World leaders push for drugs, vaccines to fight coronavirus; Maduro detains Americans; How are people coping with ‘skin hunger’?

World leaders pledged billions in the race for vaccines and drugs to fight the coronavirus — but some nations, including the US, were conspicuously absent. And, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro detained two Americans allegedly trying to oust him from leadership. Also, as South Koreans turn to drive-in movies for entertainment, artists around the world are finding inspiration in quarantine.

World leaders push for drugs, vaccines to fight coronavirus; Maduro detains Americans; How are people coping with ‘skin hunger’?
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Venezuelan military defectors struggle to get by while Maduro holds onto power

A year has passed since 1,400 soldiers defected from Venezuela's military hoping for the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro. But Maduro is still firmly in control and some soldiers feel they gambled their careers away while they struggle to get by in neighboring Colombia.

Venezuelan military defectors struggle to get by while Maduro holds onto power
A man speaks into microphones

Maduro regime kills, tortures, with ‘minimal consequences,’ says opposition lawmaker

President Nicolás Maduro's government has accused more than 20 lawmakers of treason and conspiracy or similar crimes, most recently on Monday. The World's Marco Werman speaks with opposition politician Juan Andrés Mejía, who recently fled to the US to avoid being detained by Maduro's regime.

Maduro regime kills, tortures, with ‘minimal consequences,’ says opposition lawmaker
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From Colombia, Venezuelan defectors arm themselves to 'liberate' their homeland

Dubbing their planned offensive "Operation Venezuela," ex-army sergeant Eddier Rodríguez said there were around 150 men ready to take part with his group.

From Colombia, Venezuelan defectors arm themselves to 'liberate' their homeland
Lawmaker Richard Blanco is shown with his right hand rised and finger pointed up while giveing a speech.

Venezuelan lawmakers seek refuge in embassies after crackdown on Guaidó allies

Two Venezuelan lawmakers sought refuge at foreign embassies in Caracas on Thursday, as the government of President Nicolás Maduro cracked down on allies of opposition leader Juan Guaidó who supported his attempted uprising last week.

Venezuelan lawmakers seek refuge in embassies after crackdown on Guaidó allies
Venezuelan opposition politician Leopoldo López is shown in a crowd of people speaking into several microphones.

Venezuela opposition figure, facing arrest warrant, says he met with generals

Venezuelan opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez, evading arrest in a Spanish diplomatic residence, on Thursday disclosed he met with senior military officials before a failed uprising against President Nicolás Maduro this week.

Venezuela opposition figure, facing arrest warrant, says he met with generals
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro is shown wearing a blue shirt standing among a group of military authorities.

Maduro hangs on as Venezuelan protests peter out

Venezuelans heeded opposition leader Juan Guaidó's call to take to the streets on Wednesday in a bid to force President Nicolás Maduro from power, but there was little concrete sign of change in a crisis that increasingly looks like a political stalemate.

Maduro hangs on as Venezuelan protests peter out
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Venezuela's Guaidó urges troops to rise, mass protests planned

Reuters witnesses said several dozen mostly young armed men in military uniform accompanying Guaidó exchanged gunfire with soldiers acting in support of Maduro outside the La Carlota air base but the opposition did not appear to be about to take power by force.      

Venezuela's Guaidó urges troops to rise, mass protests planned
Young men wearing black stand on steps and raise fists in air.

Maduro turns to violent ‘mercenary’ colectivos to maintain order

Armed civilians loyal to embattled President Nicolás Maduro are more trusted than the military to restore order and quell dissent in Venezuela.

Maduro turns to violent ‘mercenary’ colectivos to maintain order