Venezuelans of every age, class and profession poured into the streets of the capital on Wednesday to demand that President Nicolas Maduro step down.
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Venezuelan Presidential Standoff Likely to Worsen People’s Misery
U.S. recognition of Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president is being touted by Trump’s administration as a way to restore country’s democracy.
Venezuelan Opposition to Hold Two Days of Protest Amid Turmoil
Venezuelan opposition Juan Guaido calls for two days protests this week in his latest bid to sway military to his side and away from leader Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela’s Maduro Rejects Demands for New Elections
President Maduro rejects international demands for elections, as crisis in his country deepens after opposition leader declared himself interim president.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Offers Amnesty to Soldiers
Venezuelan opposition leader self-declared interim president Juan Guaido offers amnesty to soldiers who back democracy and reject current Maduro government.
Arrests and Killings Mark Mass Anti-Venezuelan Government Protests
Venezuelan officials should be held accountable if security forces resort to same repressive tactics used to crackdown on anti-government protests.
Democratic Socialists Slam Counterproductive US Tactics in Venezuela
The National Political Committee, the elected leadership body of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) slams counterproductive US tactics in Venezuela.
Mass Anti-Maduro Protests Met With Violence in Venezuela
More than dozen people killed in Protests of serious institutional and human rights crisis that has gripped Venezuela by authorities under command of Maduro
Venezuela’s Opposition Takes to Streets in Massive Numbers
Venezuela’s re-invigorated opposition faces a crucial test as it seeks to fill streets nationwide with protesters in an appeal to the military and the poor.
12 Charged in Detention of Venezuelan Opposition Leader
Venezuelan authorities say 12 officials with the country’s intelligence agency will be tried for their role in the brief detention of an opposition leader.