In a Cold War-style dispute at the United Nations, Russia sided with President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and against an American resolution calling for aid distribution and new elections.
Tag: Maduro, Nicolas
U.S. Urges New Venezuela Elections. One Obstacle: Russia.
An American resolution at the United Nations, which could be put to a vote on Thursday in the 15-member Security Council, is likely to be vetoed by Russia.
Cold War-Style Accusations Fly as Security Council Meets on Venezuela
The Trump administration’s special representative for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, jousted with Russia’s ambassador, though nothing was resolved.
Desertions Reflect Discontent With Maduro, but Not Enough to Topple Him
The opposition pushed the armed forces to choose between loyalty to Maduro and aid for Venezuela. A few have broken with the government — and more are doing so each day.
Venezuelan Government Is Said to Detain Jorge Ramos, Univision Anchor
Mr. Ramos, a news anchor for Univision, said that he and his staff were detained for “more than two hours” during a confrontational interview with President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
The Battle at the Venezuelan Border
Would Venezuelan soldiers turn away food for their own people? The opposition rolled the dice.
Pence, in Colombia to Meet Guaidó, Announces New Venezuela Sanctions
While relatively modest, the actions represented a ratcheting up of the American effort to oust President Nicolás Maduro, and Vice President Mike Pence warned of more punitive steps to come.
Hope Thwarted, Along With Aid, at Venezuela’s Border
President Nicolás Maduro survived an initial plan to break his hold on power, setting the stage for a prolonged conflict with the opposition. We traveled to Cúcuta, Colombia, to witness how the fight over humanitarian aid is unfolding there.
News Analysis: With Aid Blocked at Border, What’s Next Move for Venezuela’s Opposition?
The opposition’s failure to deliver food and medicine into Venezuela this weekend seemed like a turning point in the standoff, with new talk of a need for foreign intervention.
Scenes From Venezuela: Violence Erupts at Border
Venezuelan security forces and protesters faced off in the border town of Ureña as locals tried to clear a path for humanitarian aid to enter the country from Colombia.