The freelance reporter’s detention came amid a crackdown on press freedom in the South American country.
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Juan Guaidó Returns to Venezuela, Facing Threat of Arrest
Mr. Guaidó was met at the airport by diplomats from countries that recognize him as interim president, and he later gave a speech to large crowds. But the threat of arrest still hangs over him.
Guaidó Vows Prompt Return to Venezuela as Absence Saps Opposition’s Momentum
Juan Guaidó, who risks arrest if he goes back to Venezuela, has set a deadline of Monday morning for his return. With each day he stays away, the chance of the opposition fracturing grows.
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.
Russia Blocks Venezuela Measure at U.N., Calling It a U.S. Ploy for Regime Change
In a Cold War-style dispute at the United Nations, Russia sided with President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and against an American resolution calling for aid distribution and new elections.
U.S. Urges New Venezuela Elections. One Obstacle: Russia.
An American resolution at the United Nations, which could be put to a vote on Thursday in the 15-member Security Council, is likely to be vetoed by Russia.
Cold War-Style Accusations Fly as Security Council Meets on Venezuela
The Trump administration’s special representative for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, jousted with Russia’s ambassador, though nothing was resolved.
Desertions Reflect Discontent With Maduro, but Not Enough to Topple Him
The opposition pushed the armed forces to choose between loyalty to Maduro and aid for Venezuela. A few have broken with the government — and more are doing so each day.
Venezuelan Government Is Said to Detain Jorge Ramos, Univision Anchor
Mr. Ramos, a news anchor for Univision, said that he and his staff were detained for “more than two hours” during a confrontational interview with President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
The Battle at the Venezuelan Border
Would Venezuelan soldiers turn away food for their own people? The opposition rolled the dice.