John Bolton says he ‘helped plan coups d’etat’ in other countries Former national security adviser to Donald Trump says US Capitol attack was not a coup because it was not carefully planned The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2022
Former Trump adviser John Bolton admits to planning foreign coups Observers criticise John Bolton for ‘casually boasting’ about how he helped plan coups in other countries. Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2022
Sanctioned Venezuelan staves off auction of New York City apartment A Venezuelan media mogul sanctioned by the United States said he has received permission from Washington to make the payments necessary to avoid losing a luxury New York City apartment. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
U.S. delegation fails to secure release of Americans in Venezuela visit A U.S. delegation led by President Joe Biden's chief hostage negotiator ended a visit to Venezuela on Thursday after failing to secure the release of any of the Americans detained there, U.S. officials said. Reuters · Jun 30, 2022
U.S. hostage envoy visits Venezuela in bid to free jailed Americans-sources President Joe Biden's chief hostage negotiator led a U.S. delegation on a visit to Caracas on Monday in the latest bid to secure the release of Americans detained in Venezuela, according to a U.S. official and other sources familiar with the matter. Reuters · Jun 28, 2022
With an eye on re-election, Turkey’s Erdogan risks the ire of Western partners Between stalling Sweden and Finland’s bids for NATO membership and threatening a fresh military offensive against Kurds in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to be capitalising on the world’s focus on Ukraine to strengthen Ankara’s geopolitical standing – even at the expense of NATO and Western partners.… France 24 · Jun 22, 2022
Norway hopes that Venezuelan gov't, opposition will resume talks The Norwegian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it hopes the Venezuelan government and the country's opposition will resume political talks soon, following an eight-month hiatus. Reuters · Jun 22, 2022
Venezuelan government reps and opposition to attend Oslo Forum Delegates from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government and the opposition will both attend the Oslo Forum this week, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said on Monday, offering hope that talks between the two parties will resume. Reuters · Jun 20, 2022
US removes relative of Venezuela’s Maduro from sanctions list Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, an ex-national treasurer, was put on blacklist in 2017 on charges of undermining democracy. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2022
Former top Venezuelan oil ministry lawyer gets 4 years in Miami money laundering case MIAMI — A former top lawyer of Venezuela’s oil ministry who played a central role in a $1.2 billion money-laundering scheme fueled by government corruption was sentenced to more than four years in prison by a Miami federal judge Thursday — punishment that was less than half of what prosecutors… Miami Herald · Jun 16, 2022
Venezuela's Maduro meets Qatar's ruling emir on Mideast trip Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has met with Qatar’s ruling emir as part of his Mideast tour The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Venezuelan opposition to file complaint for attack on leader The Venezuelan opposition group backed by the United States will file a formal complaint with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights for the physical attack its leader suffered over the weekend during a visit to a rural community The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Venezuela's Maduro arrives in Qatar and will meet the emir Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Doha on Tuesday for an official visit and will meet with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Wednesday, Qatar's state news agency (QNA) reported. Reuters · Jun 14, 2022
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Miami Herald · Jun 13, 2022 Sen. Marco Rubio asks for an Interpol red alert notice to arrest Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to request an Interpol red alert notice for the arrest of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro so he can be brought to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2022 Iran, Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation plan during Maduro visit Iranian and Venezuelan leaders praise ‘incredible resistance against threats and sanctions by enemies and imperialism’.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 Iran, Venezuela Sign 20-Year Cooperation Plan Iran and Venezuela on Saturday signed a 20-year cooperation plan, according to live coverage on Iranian state TV. The plan includes cooperation in the fields of oil, petrochemicals, tourism, and culture. The signing ceremony was held in North Tehran’s Saadabad Palace in the presence of visiting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro…
Reuters · Jun 11, 2022 Under U.S. sanctions, Iran and Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation plan Iran and Venezuela, oil producers grappling with crippling U.S. sanctions, signed a 20-year cooperation plan in Tehran on Saturday, with the Islamic Republic's supreme leader saying the allies would continue to resist pressure from Washington.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022 Venezuela president praises Iran fuel shipments during visit Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on his first visit to Iran says the Islamic Republic helped his nation by sending badly needed fuel despite U.S. sanctions and threats
Reuters · Jun 10, 2022 Maduro says Venezuela, Iran to sign 20-year cooperation plan Venezuelan President Nicolas announced on Friday that a 20-year cooperation plan with Iran will be signed, as he arrived in Tehran for a two-day official visit.
Reuters · Jun 9, 2022 Venezuela, Algeria to begin direct flights, presidents say Direct flights between Algiers and Caracas will begin in the coming months, Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said on Thursday, during a visit by his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro.
Reuters · Jun 8, 2022 Biden, en route to summit, spoke by phone to Venezuela opposition leader President Joe Biden on Wednesday spoke by phone with Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and expressed U.S. support for restarting negotiations between President Nicolas Maduro's government and the opposition, the White House said.
Reuters · Jun 8, 2022 Turkish president sees $1 billion trade with Venezuela in 2022 Trade between Turkey and Venezuela will hit $1 billion this year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a meeting in his country's capital, Ankara, with Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Venezuelan leader, barred from US summit, arrives in Turkey Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has been welcomed in the Turkish capital one the same day as the foreign minister of Russia, a key ally of the ostracized Latin American regime, was also visiting the city
Reuters · Jun 7, 2022 Venezuelan President Maduro to visit Turkey, meet Erdogan Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will pay a two-day official visit to Turkey beginning on Tuesday, the Turkish government said.