US to expel 2 Venezuelan diplomats in retaliation

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday announced a decision to expel two senior Venezuelan diplomats in the United States in retaliation of Venezuela's earlier expulsion of two U.S. diplomats.

Venezuela expels US envoy

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday that he had ordered the chief of mission at the US Embassy in Caracas to leave the country within 48 hours.

Latin American leaders recall ambassadors to Venezuela over vote

A bloc of countries from the Americas opposing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that all its 14 members will recall their ambassadors to the country to protest against what it said was the country's failure to hold a "free and fair" election.

Venezuela's President Maduro wins reelection, says National Electoral Council

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was reelected for a second six-year term in presidential elections on Sunday, according to the National Electoral Council (CNE).

Maduro set for victory amid tepid turnout in "condemned" Venezuela vote

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking a six-year term in an apparently poorly attended vote condemned by foes as the "coronation" of a dictator and likely to bring fresh foreign sanctions.

Maduro assure qu'il ira en avril au sommet des Amériques au Pérou malgré le refus de Lima

Le président vénézuélien Nicolas Maduro a affirmé jeudi qu'il assisterait au sommet des Amériques, les 13 et 14 avril à Lima, malgré la mise en garde du gouvernement péruvien qui a fait savoir qu'il ne "sera(it) pas le bienvenu".

Venezuelan president hails "new era of coexistence" with opposition

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday hailed a new era of political coexistence following months of bitter political disputes between the ruling socialist party and the right-wing opposition.

Venezuela's Maduro hopeful about talks with opposition

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Friday that this week's talks in the Dominican Republic between representatives of his government and leaders of the MUD opposition coalition were a success.

Colombia grants refuge to 6 Venezuelan judges

The Colombian government has granted refuge for 30 days to six of the 33 judges sworn in last July by the Venezuelan National Assembly legislature, and who fled their country after President Nicolas Maduro ordered their arrest.

No military action plan being considered for Venezuela: US official

A top national security adviser to US President Donald Trump said on Friday that no military action plan was currently being considered in the near future for Venezuela.

Trump warns Venezuela of US ‘military option,’ Caracas calls it ‘crazy’

The crisis in Venezuela could prompt a US military response, President Donald Trump has told reporters. The Pentagon, however, has reportedly not been directed on any such plans.

EU refuses to recognize Venezuela assembly: Mogherini

The EU refuses to recognize the new Venezuela assembly that gives President Nicolas Maduro new powers and is "ready to gradually step up" action if the situation deteriorates, diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said Wednesday.

US sanctions on Maduro symbolic, but more could follow

Though US sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro were seen by many as symbolic, more US sanctions targeting the country could follow, experts said.

US sanctions Maduro after controversial Venezuelan vote

The U.S. on Monday sanctioned Venezuelan President Maduro one day after he led his government's effort to elect a national Constituent Assembly, an move Washington called a "rupture in Venezuela’s constitutional and democratic order".

Venezuela Arrests Opposition-Appointed Judges

Venezuelan intelligence officials on Tuesday arrested two judges the opposition-run parliament had appointed to the supreme court, highlighting a fight between President Nicolas Maduro's government and a nascent "parallel" state.

Venezuelan army backs President Maduro against American "interference"

Venezuela's Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, reiterated Wednesday the support of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), the full name of Venezuelan army, for the government of President Nicolas Maduro, after the US published a statement on Tuesday, threatening economic sanctions against the country. 

Perpetrators of Helicopter Attack in Venezuela Demand Maduro’s Resignation

The group of people who perpetrated the attack on Venezuelan Supreme Court demanded immediate resignation of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and general elections.

Venezuela's President Orders 60% Increase in Minimum Wages Amid Crisis

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has ordered on Monday another 60-percent increase in minimum wages amid ongoing crisis, which would benefit government workers and the military, media reported.

Venezuela: l'opposition poursuit ses manifestations

L'opposition prévoyait lundi un "blocage national" des routes au Venezuela en proie à une profonde crise économique et politique, après des manifestations émaillées de violences contre le président socialiste Nicolas Maduro qui a lancé un appel à reprendre le dialogue.

Venezuela's President Maduro calls for talks with opposition