The country’s leader, Gustavo Petro, backed down after a clash with President Trump, which started when Mr. Petro turned back U.S. military planes carrying deportees.
Author: Genevieve Glatsky
Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Says His Son-In-Law Was Kidnapped
Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.
For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power
Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.
The Lyrics to “+57” Causes Backlash in Colombia, a Reggaeton Hot Spot
A recent song’s explicit lyrics have prompted criticism that the music promotes harmful stereotypes about Colombia.
US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials in Response to Disputed Election
The sanctions against 16 government officials appointed by the authoritarian president of Venezuela were seen as unlikely to be effective by observers and analysts.
Edmundo González Flees Venezuela for Spain, and Hopes for Democracy Dim
The opposition candidate’s decision to seek asylum in Spain and the autocratic leader’s antagonism toward regional powers lessen the chances of a political transition.
Venezuelan and Proxy Forces Linked to at Least 6 Protester Deaths, Rights Group Says
A Human Rights Watch report marks the first effort by a major international organization to verify some of the two-dozen reported deaths in protests since Venezuela’s disputed presidential election.
They Ran a Campaign in Hiding. Now They Wait.
The campaign officials for Venezuela’s opposition have sheltered in an Argentine diplomatic residence in Caracas for five months, watching the country’s turmoil from asylum.
Venezuela’s Election Was Deeply Flawed. Here’s How.
From voter intimidation to refusing to provide paper tallies to verify the result claimed by the government, the election was riddled with problems.
Why Venezuelans Abroad Can’t Vote in Their Country’s Presidential Election
Many Venezuelans who left their homeland oppose the country’s autocratic president, but strict requirements will prevent most from voting in a closely watched election.