The declaration of loyalty to President Nicolás Maduro was a setback for the Venezuelan opposition leader, who has been backed by several countries, including the United States.
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Bolsonaro Finds Anticorruption Vow Threatened by Cases Close to Home
Just three weeks into his term, Jair Bolsonaro, who rode to power by denouncing corruption and elitist privilege, is fending off charges that his administration is engaging in more of the same.
News Analysis: Intervening Against Venezuela’s Strongman, Trump Belies ‘America First’
By demanding that Nicolás Maduro relinquish power, President Trump is embracing the sort of international assertion that he has disdained in past administrations — at enormous risk.
Echoes of the Past in Venezuela Crisis, but Heard More Lightly
The United States’ recognition of Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president seemed to follow a pattern familiar to Latin America.
TV anchor says she was jailed to send a message
An Iranian television anchorwoman believes the U.S. government jailed her as a witness in order to send a message. Marzieh Hashemi was released after being detained for 10 days as a material witness in an ongoing grand jury investigation. (Jan. 24)
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Greece Expected to Approve Macedonia Name Change, Defying Street Protests
The Parliament will vote on a pact changing the name of Greece’s neighbor to North Macedonia. But many Greeks say the change does not go far enough.
The Interpreter: A Short, Simple Primer on What’s Happening in Venezuela
Why is Venezuela in the news? What caused the crisis? What happens next?
The Interpreter: A Short, Simple Primer on What’s Happening in Venezuela
Why is Venezuela in the news? What caused the crisis? What happens next?
Venezuela’s mafia state under Nicolas Maduro is almost over. We can finally push him and his thugs out.
A timely combination of increased international pressure and a revitalized opposition could prove to be the game-changer for Venezuelans.
‘I Have to Stay Alive’: Gay Brazilian Lawmaker Gives Up Seat Amid Threats
The legislator, Jean Wyllys, a fierce advocate for gay rights, called Brazil’s new far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, “a president who always vilified me, who always openly insulted me.”