US President Donald Trump on Saturday denied any plans for military strikes on Venezuela. He spoke aboard Air Force One. Trump said media reports suggesting strikes were false. His comments followed weeks of speculation about potential action against the South American nation. The denial contrasts with earlier statements. Trump had previously hinted that he might […]
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Trump indicates approval of CIA action against Venezuela
US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the South American country. Trump’s comments triggered outrage from leftist Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who decried “coups d’etat orchestrated by the CIA” and ordered military exercises following a […]
Trump Confirms CIA Authorization for Covert Operations in Venezuela
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he has authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, in what analysts describe as a significant escalation of US efforts to remove President Nicolas Maduro from power. The revelation came after The New York Times reported that Trump had […]
Venezuela’s Maduro orders militia expansion as Guaido tours blackout-ravaged state
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday ordered an expansion of civilian militia by nearly one million members as opposition leader Juan Guaido toured western Zulia state, which has been hard hit by electricity blackouts. Guaido, the leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly who in January invoked Venezuela’s constitution to assume an interim presidency, has called […]
Venezuela’s Guaido calls demo to maintain pressure on Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido urged his supporters to demonstrate in the streets Saturday to maintain pressure on his rival President Nicolas Maduro, amid rising anger over the collapse of public services. Thousands of opposition supporters are expected to march through the capital Caracas from 11:00 am on Saturday as Venezuela’s power struggle is exacerbated […]
Venezuela lawmakers loyal to Maduro open door to prosecution of Guaido
Venezuela’s Constituent Assembly, an all-powerful legislature controlled by the ruling Socialist Party, on Tuesday approved a measure allowing for a trial of opposition leader Juan Guaido, in what appeared to be step toward having him arrested. Guaido, leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, in January invoked the country’s constitution to assume the interim presidency after […]