The administration said that any attempts to arrest Juan Guaidó would be met with “immediate reaction” from the international community, though it was unclear what that would mean.
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Space Launch Would Violate North Korean Commitments to U.S., Official Warns
After a fruitless meeting with Kim Jong-un, President Trump declared himself “a little disappointed” by new evidence that North Korea is rebuilding a missile launch site.
U.S. Tries to Squeeze Venezuelan President by Revoking His Allies’ Visas
The visa announcement is the latest in a series of relatively modest moves designed to slowly choke off President Nicolás Maduro’s economic resources.
U.S. Issues New Penalties Against Venezuelan Officials, Vowing ‘Maduro Must Go’
A State Department envoy said military intervention in Venezuela would be a distant line of action behind other efforts to apply diplomatic and economic pressure.
Defender of World Order or Trump Mouthpiece? Pompeo Is Tested by North Korea, Iran and U.S. Allies
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo works hard at being President Trump’s most loyal cabinet member and greatest evangelist of “America First.” But the world is pushing back.
U.S. Reduces Military Aid to Cameroon Over Human Rights Abuses
The move to withhold equipment and training opened a noteworthy rift with a strategically important partner in the fight against terrorism.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Guaidó Controls U.S. Bank Accounts, State Dept. Says
The State Department’s decision to turn over assets and property to Juan Guaidó is part of a Trump Administration effort to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelan President Does an About-Face That Allows U.S. Diplomats to Stay
President Nicolás Maduro drops demand for all American diplomats to leave the South American country by the end of the weekend.
On Venezuela, Rubio Assumes U.S. Role of Ouster in Chief
Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, has become a chief policy architect for the United States in a daring and risky campaign to dislodge Venezuela’s autocratic leader from power.
Second American Killed in Afghanistan Since Start of Year
A brief statement from the American-led military mission in Afghanistan said the incident was under investigation and provided no further details.