A Spanish court said that the United States’ request was politically motivated, and that drug trafficking charges leveled against the former intelligence chief lacked sufficient detail.
Tag: Venezuela
Venezuela’s Maduro Trains Sights on Opposition’s Last Bastion: Congress
President Maduro’s Socialist Party legislators are retaking their seats in Congress, threatening the power base of Juan Guaidó, the congressional leader who has also claimed the presidency.
Spain Rejects U.S. Request to Extradite Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief
Spain’s national court ordered the release of Hugo Carvajal, who was detained in April on a drug-trafficking warrant issued by the United States.
Five Policy Clashes Between John Bolton and President Trump
John R. Bolton, a national security hawk, and President Trump disagreed on how to approach a number of international issues.
U.S. Offers Amnesty to Venezuelan Leader, if He Leaves Power
The direct appeal to President Nicolás Maduro contrasts a monthslong effort of threats and sanctions by the United States to push him from power.
Venezuela’s Maduro Cracks Down on His Own Military in Bid to Retain Power
The embattled government is torturing members of its own armed forces to retain control of them — and through them, the state.
Venezuela’s Leader Suspends Talks With Opposition
President Nicolás Maduro said the move was in response to the Trump administration’s latest round of economic sanctions.
With Tougher U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela, Bolton Says ‘Now is the Time for Action’
At a conference meant to find a solution to the standoff in Venezuela, John R. Bolton, the Trump administration’s national security adviser, pushed a hard-line approach and rejected compromises.
Trump Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuela
The order freezes the property and assets of the Venezuelan government, but some sanctions experts were skeptical about its likely effects.
Trump Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuela
The order freezes the property and assets of the Venezuelan government, but some sanctions experts were skeptical about its likely effects.