Russia has been a bulwark of support for Venezuela. But as that country’s economy crumbles, Russian state-owned businesses are pulling back to protect their bottom line.
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Venezuelan Government and Opposition End Talks With No Deal
Talks in Norway to end the political crisis ended without agreement, a setback for the opposition, led by Juan Guaidó, whose options are narrowing.
Rights Group Says 23 Inmates Are Killed in Venezuelan Jail Riot
More than 130 inmates have died since 2017 in three separate jail riots across the country, it said.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó May Negotiate With Maduro
Juan Guaidó remains upbeat in public. But he acknowledged in an interview that the opposition’s capacity to operate is hurting.
Nurse Hitchhikes to Help Girl Whose Photo Drew Attention to Hunger in Venezuela
Many who saw the picture of Anailin Nava, a 2-year-old girl suffering from malnutrition, wanted to help. One nurse packed some food and hitchhiked to her home.
Venezuela’s Collapse Is the Worst Outside of War in Decades, Economists Say
Butchers have stopped selling meat cuts in favor of offal, fat shavings and cow hooves, the only animal protein many of their customers can afford.
News Analysis: Trump Said He Would Tame Rogue Nations. Now They Are Challenging Him.
President Trump said Barack Obama was a patsy who had allowed North Korea, Iran and Venezuela to run roughshod over him. But those nations are pushing back against Mr. Trump.
Cuba Rations Staple Foods and Soap in Face of Economic Crisis
The commerce minister blamed the Trump administration’s hardening trade embargo, but economists give equal or greater blame to a plunge in aid from Venezuela.
Ally of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Is Detained After Failed Uprising
The opposition leader Juan Guaidó said that the vice president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Edgar Zambrano, was detained by the intelligence services.
7 Venezuelan Military Officers Die in Helicopter Crash
The copter struck a mountain outside Caracas as it was traveling to a state where President Nicolás Maduro appeared alongside troops in an effort to demonstrate their loyalty.