40 people killed, some 850 detained in Venezuela amid ongoing anti-government protests, the UN says

The anti-government demonstrations in Venezuela have led to the deaths of more than 40 people and the detention of some 850 people, including at least 77 minors, the United Nations’ human rights office said Tuesday. Rights office spokesman Rupert Colville said … Read More

Maduro severing Venezuelan relations with US

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday said he’s cutting off relations with the U.S. and giving American diplomats 72 hours to exit the country. The socialist leader ordered a review of Venezuela’s relationship with the U.S. hours after the Trump administration officially recognized opposition … Read More

Venezuela congress names new leader, calls Nicolas Maduro illegitimate

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The new leader of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly has called Nicolas Maduro a dictator whose legitimacy has run out. Juan Guaido also said congress aimed to restore constitutional order. Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly opened a new legislative session on Saturday, … Read More

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