Venezuela's Maduro Orders Closure Of Brazilian Border
President Nicolás Maduro issued the order in an apparent effort to make it harder for international aid to enter the country and buoy his political opponent, Juan Guaidó.
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Humanitarian Aid Arrives For Venezuela — But Maduro Blocks It
The military, which backs President Nicolás Maduro, has barricaded a bridge from Colombia. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó, along with the U.S., is demanding that the aid convoy be allowed to pass.
High-Ranking General Rejects Maduro, Who Proposes Earlier Parliamentary Elections
Francisco Yanez is the first high-ranking officer to publicly voice support of Venezuela's opposition leader, Juan Guaidó. Both anti- and pro-government demonstrations are taking place on Saturday.
Juan Guaidó Claims Police Raided His Home As He Struggles To Consolidate Power
Juan Guaidó accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of sending police to intimidate his family. The U.S.-backed opposition leader seeks to oust Maduro and replace him as interim president.
'Stop The Maduro Genocide': Protesters March In Venezuela With U.S. Support
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó called for nationwide rallies a week after he declared himself interim president and demanded Nicolás Maduro step down or call new elections.
Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela's Transition. Venezuela Did
Venezuela's government and opposition triggered the political standoff that is drawing an international response. Latin America expert Javier Corrales explains how.
United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan State Oil Monopoly
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says payments from U.S. refiners will go into an escrow account until Juan Guaidó or another leader replaces President Nicolás Maduro.
Who Is Venezuela's Juan Guaidó?
The 35-year-old politician declared himself acting president this week, and has been recognized as the country's president by the Trump administration.
Why Venezuela's Military May Be Standing By Maduro, For Now
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó vowed to form a provisional government that would hold elections and offered amnesty to military officers who help. But there are no reports of new troop rebellions.