With widespread power outages, medicine shortages and rising food prices, experts say Cuba’s economy has never been worse, with the crisis coming just as the supply of Venezuelan oil is threatened.
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U.S. Pressures Venezuela to Expel Advisers From Cuba, China, Russia and Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was said to have listed the Trump administration’s demands to Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, in a classified meeting Monday with senior congressional leaders.
The Players to Know in Venezuela’s Leadership
Since President Trump deposed Nicolás Maduro, his entrenched web of loyalists has appeared to remain intact. Here’s a look at some of the most influential.
After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela
The secretary of state helped steer President Trump to attacking Venezuela and seizing Nicolás Maduro, and now aims to force the country to give U.S. companies access to its oil.
Maduro Invokes Prisoner-of-War Status, Echoing Panama’s Noriega
The argument worked for Manuel Antonio Noriega, who wore a uniform at trial and received special P.O.W. privileges after his conviction.
The Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental Future
The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet.
Can Venezuela’s New Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?
As the country’s status quo abruptly shifts, experts say maintaining a coalition is crucial for political survival.
Can VenezuelaNew Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?
As the country’s status quo abruptly shifts, experts say maintaining a coalition is crucial for political survival.
Venezuela’s Machado Praises Trump in Fox News Interview
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, offered to share her Nobel Peace Prize with President Trump. He has refused to back her.
Venezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade on Oil Exports
Venezuela could lose the bulk of its oil export revenues this year if the U.S. blockade stays in place, according to internal government estimates, a scenario that would set off a humanitarian crisis.