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Venezuela's New President Hires Ex-Central Bank Boss To Lead Economy
Venezuela's caretaker President Delcy Rodriguez appointed a former central bank director to her cabinet's top economic post on Tuesday, a position she herself had held until the toppling of leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.
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Arrest US Attack Supporters: The Last Decree Signed By Maduro Before Capture
The Venezuelan government on Monday published a decree declaring a State of External Commotion, granting sweeping powers to the presidency and instructing security forces to detain "any person involved in the promotion or support" of a US attack.
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Venezuelan General Tells Military To "Rise Up" Against Nicolas Maduro Regime
A Venezuelan general called on the country's armed forces on Sunday to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro, who has relied on the backing of the military to hold on to power despite an economic collapse.
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Leopoldo Lopez, A Stone in The Shoe of Chavismo
Leopoldo Lopez, who was sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison on charges of inciting violence during anti-government protests, heads the radical wing of the Venezuelan opposition.
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Colombia Urges Venezuela to Reopen Border
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos urged Venezuela on Saturday to reconsider its decision to close its border in response to an attack by unidentified assailants on a military patrol.
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John Kerry Blasts Venezuela's 'Egregious Behavior'
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday blasted the Venezuelan government's "egregious behavior" and promised the speedy implementation of recent sanctions against the crisis-hit country.
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Venezuelan Leader Lashes Out at US Vice President Amid Deepening Crisis
As Venezuela's economic crisis deepens, President Nicolas Maduro has stepped up accusations of plots against his leftist government, lashing out most recently at US Vice President Joe Biden.
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US Bars some Venezuelan Officials Accused of Rights Abuse
The United States has slapped travel bans on a number of Venezuelan government officials accused of being behind human rights abuses, a senior US diplomat said Wednesday, amid growing tensions between the two countries.
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Venezuela denies Chavez in critical condition
The Venezuelan government has rejected reports that President Hugo Chavez is in critical condition following emergency surgery in Cuba and insisted that the firebrand leader is "recovering well." Chavez's government yesterday said he had an operation for a pelvic abscess on June 10 and continues to mend.&nb...
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Venezuela's New President Hires Ex-Central Bank Boss To Lead Economy
Venezuela's caretaker President Delcy Rodriguez appointed a former central bank director to her cabinet's top economic post on Tuesday, a position she herself had held until the toppling of leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.
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Arrest US Attack Supporters: The Last Decree Signed By Maduro Before Capture
The Venezuelan government on Monday published a decree declaring a State of External Commotion, granting sweeping powers to the presidency and instructing security forces to detain "any person involved in the promotion or support" of a US attack.
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Venezuelan General Tells Military To "Rise Up" Against Nicolas Maduro Regime
A Venezuelan general called on the country's armed forces on Sunday to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro, who has relied on the backing of the military to hold on to power despite an economic collapse.
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Leopoldo Lopez, A Stone in The Shoe of Chavismo
Leopoldo Lopez, who was sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison on charges of inciting violence during anti-government protests, heads the radical wing of the Venezuelan opposition.
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Colombia Urges Venezuela to Reopen Border
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos urged Venezuela on Saturday to reconsider its decision to close its border in response to an attack by unidentified assailants on a military patrol.
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John Kerry Blasts Venezuela's 'Egregious Behavior'
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday blasted the Venezuelan government's "egregious behavior" and promised the speedy implementation of recent sanctions against the crisis-hit country.
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Venezuelan Leader Lashes Out at US Vice President Amid Deepening Crisis
As Venezuela's economic crisis deepens, President Nicolas Maduro has stepped up accusations of plots against his leftist government, lashing out most recently at US Vice President Joe Biden.
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US Bars some Venezuelan Officials Accused of Rights Abuse
The United States has slapped travel bans on a number of Venezuelan government officials accused of being behind human rights abuses, a senior US diplomat said Wednesday, amid growing tensions between the two countries.
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Venezuela denies Chavez in critical condition
The Venezuelan government has rejected reports that President Hugo Chavez is in critical condition following emergency surgery in Cuba and insisted that the firebrand leader is "recovering well." Chavez's government yesterday said he had an operation for a pelvic abscess on June 10 and continues to mend.&nb...
