The leadership publicly swore allegiance to the nation’s president, Nicolás Maduro, but interviews show a more complicated, ongoing conflict in the rank and file.
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Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Calls for More Protests ‘if They Dare to Kidnap Me’
Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader who has declared himself president, said he might be arrested, as President Nicolás Maduro signaled a possible willingness for dialogue.
Two Leaders. Two Messages. Inside the Battle for Venezuela
President Nicolás Maduro used state television to sell his message. Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader and self-declared president, took to social media. Here’s how these two leaders are trying to control the country — and the narrative.
Crackdown in Venezuela Kills at Least 20 Protesters, U.N. Says
Michelle Bachelet, the organization’s human rights chief, condemned the violence by forces loyal to President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela’s Military Backs Maduro, as Russia Warns U.S. Not to Intervene
The declaration of loyalty to President Nicolás Maduro was a setback for the Venezuelan opposition leader, who has been backed by several countries, including the United States.
News Analysis: Intervening Against Venezuela’s Strongman, Trump Belies ‘America First’
By demanding that Nicolás Maduro relinquish power, President Trump is embracing the sort of international assertion that he has disdained in past administrations — at enormous risk.
Echoes of the Past in Venezuela Crisis, but Heard More Lightly
The United States’ recognition of Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president seemed to follow a pattern familiar to Latin America.
The Interpreter: A Short, Simple Primer on What’s Happening in Venezuela
Why is Venezuela in the news? What caused the crisis? What happens next?
The Interpreter: A Short, Simple Primer on What’s Happening in Venezuela
Why is Venezuela in the news? What caused the crisis? What happens next?
What Is Happening in Venezuela? How It Got Here and Why It Matters
The opposition leader Juan Guaidó is challenging the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, whose re-election last year was widely considered rigged.