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Canada Suspends Operations at Embassy in Venezuela

Canada announced Sunday it was temporarily shutting its embassy in Venezuela, blaming President Nicolas Maduro for refusing to accredit diplomats critical of his regime.

Malaria Back with a Vengeance in Crisis-hit Venezuela

If it weren't for the Center for Malaria Studies in Caracas, Francelis Pacheco would have been unable to get treatment for a disease she has contracted around 20 times.

Maduro Proposes Early Elections for Opposition-led National Assembly

Renewing his efforts to placate protestors, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday proposed early elections for National Assembly, which is headed by opposition leader Juan Guaido.

Venezuela's Collapse Worst Outside of War in Decades: Economists

Venezuelas fall due to poor governance, corruption and the misguided policies of President Nicolas Maduro and his predecessor Hugo Chavez is the single largest economic collapse outside of war in 45 years, outpacing Zimbabwes crumbling under Robert Mugabe, Cubas disastrous unravelling in the 1990s and the fall of the Soviet Union, economists say.

Security Tightened at Former US Embassy in Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said that he ordered the strengthening of security at the United States' former embassy here despite US action against pro-government activists protecting the Venezuelan embassy in Washington.

Venezuela Crisis: Juan Guaido Seeks US Military Cooperation

Guaido said the opposition also seeks to 'apply the necessary pressure' to end the so-called Bolivarian Revolution, in power since 1999.

Guaido Calls for Establishing Ties with US Military

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday said that he instructed his envoy to the US to establish relations with the US military, in a fresh move to pressurise President Nicolas Maduro to resign.

Russia Urges US to Abandon 'Irresponsible' Plan to Overthrow Nicolas Maduro's Regime

The statement came ahead of a meeting with Sergey Lavrov in Finland's northern city of Rovaniemi on Monday.

Venezuela Crisis: President Nicolas Maduro Tells Armed Forces to Be ‘Ready’ in Case of US Attack

His speech at a military base came as opposition leader Juan Guaido rallied his supporters in a new day of protests to press the armed forces to support his bid to dislodge Maduro.

US Sanctions Venezuela's Oil Sector Again

Even though Venezuela has borne damages amounting to USD 100 billion from previous US sanctions, the United States on Friday imposed a fresh set of sanctions against Venezuela's oil sector again, further crippling the humanitarian crisis in the Latin American country.

Maduro Says Deal Reached with Red Cross to Send Venezuela Aid

President Nicolas Maduro has announced an agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross to bring humanitarian aid into Venezuela.

Recognise Guaido as Venezuela's President: Pence to UN

US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday (local time) urged the United Nations to globally recognise Venezuelan opposition leader and self-declared President Juan Guaido as the legitimate head of state.

Latin American Countries Seek Funds for Venezuela Migrants

Several Latin American countries and the representative for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido sought more international funds Tuesday to manage the millions of migrants fleeing crisis-hit Venezuela.

Russia Confirms its Military Personnel are in Venezuela, says Deployment for 'As Long As Needed'

Russia has officially confirmed that members of its military have been sent to Venezuela, in response to a request made by the South American country’s embattled President Nicolas Maduro.

Russia, Venezuela to Sign 20 Agreements Next Month: Maduro

Russia and Venezuela will sign around 20 agreements on cooperation in different sectors including energy and education, said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday (ANI).

Venezuela Crisis: Pompeo Urges Russia to '"cease Its Unconstructive Behaviour'

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday (local time) urged Russia to "cease its unconstructive behaviour" as it is "exacerbating tensions" in Venezuela.

Venezuela Frees German Journalist After Four Months

German journalist Billy Six, detained by Venezuelan intelligence services four months ago, was freed Friday in Caracas -- but must report to the court every 15 days, an NGO confirmed.

IDB is First Multilateral Lender to Recognize Envoy of Venezuela's Guaido

The Inter-American Development Bank on Friday officially recognized the representative named by Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido, the first multilateral institution to take that step.