The government said eight men had been killed and two captured in a foiled coup attempt, which officials attributed to Colombia and the United States.
Tag: Caracas (Venezuela)
Childbirth in Venezuela, Where Women’s Deaths Are a State Secret
We spent weeks following women inside the country’s health care system, which has been crippled by a broken economy overseen by an increasingly authoritarian government.
Venezuelan Opposition, Trying to Rekindle Protests, Is Pushed Back by Tear Gas
The first protest called by opposition leader Juan Guaidó since he returned from an international tour was an attempt to breathe life into a flagging movement.
Celebrated Abroad, Juan Guaidó Faces Critical Test in Venezuela
On an international tour, the Venezuelan opposition leader looked strong. But at home, he faces a disillusioned base, an authoritarian leader and a pivotal moment for the country.
To Survive, Venezuela’s Leader Gives Up Decades of Control Over Oil
Faced with a severe economic crisis, the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, is letting foreign firms take over daily operations of its oil fields. It’s a break with core tenets of his socialist revolution.
Trump Gives Venezuela’s Guaidó the Embrace He Wanted
A guest appearance at the State of the Union and meeting at the White House put to rest talk that President Trump had lost patience with Juan Guaidó’s campaign to oust Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela’s Capital Is Booming. Is This the End of the Revolution?
American sanctions, intended to oust an authoritarian president, forced changes that have eased tensions and improved life — for some. Others see a more unequal country that has turned away from its socialist-inspired revolution.
Rural Venezuela Crumbles as President Shores Up the Capital and His Power
President Nicolás Maduro is channeling resources to Caracas while abandoning rural Venezuelans, who are often without electricity, police or currency.
Venezuela’s Maduro Claims Control of National Assembly, Consolidating Grip on Power
The National Assembly was the last political institution still in the opposition’s hands, and by seizing its leadership, President Nicolás Maduro’s supporters move closer to total control of the state.
Venezuela’s Water System is Collapsing
To understand how far it has deteriorated, The New York Times ran tests and found dangerous levels of bacteria.