Venezuela Agents Arrest Opposition Leaders In Midnight Raids
A day after a vote granting President Nicolas Maduro near-dictatorial powers, agents of Venezuela's intelligence agency seized two key opposition figures in Caracas.
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Morning News Brief: Kelly's Power At The White House, U.S. Sanctions Venezuela's Maduro
Will Chief of Staff John Kelly take control of the White House? Are U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro tough enough? And Los Angeles gets to host the summer Olympics in 2028, but what will that mean for the city?
Unrest In Venezuela Deepens After 'Sham Election'
Deadly protests erupted in Venezuela after Sunday's vote to elect a special assembly that will rewrite the constitution. Freelance journalist Mariana Zuniga speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish.
In Wake Of 'Sham Election,' U.S. Sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro
The move freezes "assets of Nicolas Maduro [that are] subject to U.S. jurisdiction," the Treasury Department says. It's only the fourth time the U.S. has imposed sanctions on a sitting head of state.
U.S. Condemns Venezuela Vote As 'Sham Election'
Violence has broken out in Venezuela as people went to the polls to vote on a new constitutional assembly endowing President Nicolas Maduro's ruling socialist party with virtually unlimited powers. Electoral authorities say 8 million people participated, while opposition leaders claim that number is much lower. The U.S. has joined other nations saying it won't recognize the results. U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley tweeted, the "sham election is another step toward dictatorship."
Several Countries Reject Venezuela's Election To Rewrite Constitution
The controversial vote has culminated in more violence between protesters and police, with at least 10 deaths Sunday. Opposition activists see the election as a power grab by President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuelans Opposed To President Maduro Boycott Elections
With the current elections, Venezuela president Nicolás Maduro hopes to gain enough power to rewrite the country's constitution. NPR's Noel King speaks to Reuters reporter Girish Gupta in Caracas.
Scores Of Migrants Rescued From Trailer In Mexico
A total of 178 people were rescued Saturday from a tractor-trailer in Mexico in an apparent smuggling incident that mirrors a similar incident earlier this month where 10 people died in Texas.
Venezuela Prepares For Controversial Vote
In a controversial vote in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro could further imperil the state of democracy. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Alexandra Ulmer, Venezuela correspondent for Reuters.
Venezuelan Election Looms Amid Fears of Dictatorship
Venezuelans vote Sunday for delegates to an assembly that will have the power to rewrite the constitution and annul the opposition-led legislature. Critics say this body will usher in a dictatorship.