US confirms 1st ambassador to Venezuela in a decade amid rocky relations & sanctions — RT World News

 Washington has assigned its first ambassador to Venezuela since 2010. James Story, 50, vowed to work “tirelessly” towards the power “transition” in the country.

US seizes Iranian missiles, slaps Iran-related sanctions on 11 entities | THE DAILY STAR

The United States revealed Thursday it had seized Iranian missiles shipped to Yemen and sold 1.1 million barrels of previously seized Iranian oil that was bound for Venezuela, in the Trump administration's latest move to increase pressure on Tehran less than a week before Nov. 3 election.

Iran dismisses claim of seizure of Iranian tankers as "lie"

 Iran's Ambassador to Venezuela Hojat Soltani reacted to the false news on the seizure of four Iranian tankers by the US and termed it as yet another lie by the propaganda machine of the Imperialism of America.

US President Asked Aides About Invading Venezuela Last Year

During an Oval Office meeting in August of 2017, US President Donald Trump reportedly asked his senior advisers about invading Venezuela to intervene in ongoing issues in the country, according to a senior administration official.

Trump Asks Saudi Arabia to Increase Oil Production

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has asked King Salman of Saudi Arabia to increase oil production “maybe up to 2,000,000 barrels” in order to bring prices down.

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.

Guatemala asks Sweden, Venezuela to withdraw their ambassadors

Guatemala asked the governments of Sweden and Venezuela on Thursday to withdraw their ambassadors, accusing the diplomats of interfering in domestic politics and calling the country corrupt.

US urges OAS to suspend Venezuela, impose new sanctions

The United States on Monday urged the Organization of American States to suspend Venezuela from its ranks and impose new sanctions on alleged drug traffickers linked with the Nicolas Maduro government in Caracas.

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".

Tillerson to Venezuela's Maduro: Allow democratic elections or step aside

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday urged the Venezuelan government to hold open and democratic elections.

Venezuelan gov't condemns US meddling, says Maduro to run again

Venezuela's government on Friday condemned US meddling in its national affairs, and endorsed President Nicolas Maduro's reelection bid.

Proche du défaut de paiement, le Venezuela face à une journée-clé

Deux réunions, l'une à Caracas et l'autre à New York, pourraient décider lundi du destin du Venezuela, au bord du défaut de paiement, une option farouchement niée par le président Nicolas Maduro, contre l'avis de toutes les agences de notation.

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.