The death underlined President Nicolás Maduro’s increasingly ferocious repression campaign amid a spiraling economic crisis.
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Venezuela’s Collapse Frays Its Economic Ties With Russia
Russia has been a bulwark of support for Venezuela. But as that country’s economy crumbles, Russian state-owned businesses are pulling back to protect their bottom line.
Venezuelan Government and Opposition End Talks With No Deal
Talks in Norway to end the political crisis ended without agreement, a setback for the opposition, led by Juan Guaidó, whose options are narrowing.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó May Negotiate With Maduro
Juan Guaidó remains upbeat in public. But he acknowledged in an interview that the opposition’s capacity to operate is hurting.
Venezuela’s Collapse Is the Worst Outside of War in Decades, Economists Say
Butchers have stopped selling meat cuts in favor of offal, fat shavings and cow hooves, the only animal protein many of their customers can afford.
Ally of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Is Detained After Failed Uprising
The opposition leader Juan Guaidó said that the vice president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Edgar Zambrano, was detained by the intelligence services.
7 Venezuelan Military Officers Die in Helicopter Crash
The copter struck a mountain outside Caracas as it was traveling to a state where President Nicolás Maduro appeared alongside troops in an effort to demonstrate their loyalty.
Five Things You Need to Know to Understand Venezuela’s Crisis
Venezuela’s political crisis has deep roots. Here’s the background on the standoff between the government of Nicolás Maduro and the opposition.
Your Friday Briefing
Cyclone Fani threatens India.
The Interpreter: What Makes a Coup Succeed? Confidence, Consensus and a Sense of Inevitability
Venezuela’s opposition, trying to build a wave of support for removing the country’s president, has made some tactical mistakes.