Maduro says time for direct talks with Trump, blames Pompeo & co for US ‘failure’ in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said he is open to talks with US President Donald Trump in the hope of repairing ties with the US, while blaming Trump’s hawkish advisers for feeding him a distorted narrative. … Read More >Maduro says time for direct talks with Trump, blames Pompeo & co for US ‘failure’ in Venezuela

Juan Guaidó’s Parallel Reality Show

Fistfights and screaming matches broke out at Venezuela’s National Assembly on January 5th, when the assembly was scheduled to elect its leader. But it wasn’t what you might think. The fights weren’t between chavistas (those who support the Bolivarian Revolution and President Maduro) and oppositionists, but between members of the opposition itself. … Read More >Juan Guaidó’s Parallel Reality Show

US Looking to Impose Additional Sanctions in Venezuela to Pressure Maduro – Special Envoy

The United States is looking at potentially applying additional sanctions in Venezuela to put more pressure on the Maduro government, US Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams said during a press briefing on Monday. … Read More >US Looking to Impose Additional Sanctions in Venezuela to Pressure Maduro – Special Envoy

Venezuela parliament speaker election: Chaos inside & outside, Guaido accused of provocation after he was ‘denied’ entry

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has been accused of pulling a PR stunt after a dramatic video showed him mounting a fence to enter the parliament, as it voted to replace him as the head of the legislature. … Read More >Venezuela parliament speaker election: Chaos inside & outside, Guaido accused of provocation after he was ‘denied’ entry