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‘Obstruction attempt’: Iran rejects US claim that it’s hoarding Venezuela’s gold as payment for economic aid

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An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that Washington is using false accusations to ramp up its pressure campaign in Venezuela following US claims that Caracas has sent planes loaded with golden bars to Tehran. … Read More >‘Obstruction attempt’: Iran rejects US claim that it’s hoarding Venezuela’s gold as payment for economic aid

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Venezuela Expects Further COVID-19 Humanitarian Aid Shipment From Russia – Caracas

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Russia has guaranteed the delivery of another shipment of medical supplies to Venezuela to slow the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. A virtual meeting of medical officials from both countries is expected in the coming days, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry said on Monday. … Read More >Venezuela Expects Further COVID-19 Humanitarian Aid Shipment From Russia – Caracas

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Members of Guaido’s National Assembly Dip Into COVID-19 Fund While Residents ‘Starve’, Report Claims

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he National Assembly of Venezuela passed legislation last week setting up an $80 million ‘Liberation Fund’ which includes special bonuses for the healthcare workers battling the coronavirus outbreak. … Read More >Members of Guaido’s National Assembly Dip Into COVID-19 Fund While Residents ‘Starve’, Report Claims

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70+ Groups Demand Trump Immediately End US Sanctions Against Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and Others During Covid-19 Crisis

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Over 70 civil society groups representing more than 40 million people called on President Donald Trump Thursday to issue immediate sanctions relief for numerous countries—including Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea—for at least the duration of the coronavirus crisis which threatens to kill thousands in the hard-hit countries. … Read More >70+ Groups Demand Trump Immediately End US Sanctions Against Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and Others During Covid-19 Crisis

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Threatening Military Intervention in Venezuela During a Pandemic?

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With cities in Venezuela under lockdown and the country struggling to address a looming public health crisis and yet another economic shock, it is clear that the Trump administration sees a new opportunity to exercise “maximum pressure” to try to achieve regime change. … Read More >Threatening Military Intervention in Venezuela During a Pandemic?

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Despite US Sanctions, Sick Neighbours, Venezuela Still Has Less Than 200 COVID-19 Cases: Here’s Why

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With ‘just’ 175 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 9 fatalities and 84 full recoveries, Venezuela has so far managed to stop the virus from reaching pandemic proportions. And they’ve done it despite years of US sanctions pressure, which has weakened the nation’s healthcare system and collapsed its economy. … Read More >Despite US Sanctions, Sick Neighbours, Venezuela Still Has Less Than 200 COVID-19 Cases: Here’s Why