This created an opening for the Venezuelan opposition to claim that President Maduro’s mandate expired at the end of his first term on January 10, 2019. Under the Venezuelan constitution, if the office of the presidency is vacant, the leader of the National Assembly (the legislature)..…
So far, they have stood by Maduro through two waves of street protests and a steady dismantling of democratic institutions. . . . The constitution says if the presidency is determined to be vacant, new elections should be called in 30 days and that the head of congress should assume the..…
The army will continue to defend the constitution and sovereignty, on Wednesday afternoon, hours in direct challenge to President Nicolas Maduro.. ..…
Revolutionary Government Declaration Aggression against Venezuela must cease. ..…
His daughter, Ivanka Trump, tweeted that the administration stood with the people of Venezuela as they seek freedom from the oppression of Maduro... ..…
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday United States stance of recognizing Juan Guaido and called President Nicolas Maduro's government illegitimate.. ..…
., Canada and some Latin American and European countries announced that they supported Guaido's claim that the constitution makes him interim president.. Maduro fired back by breaking diplomatic relations with U.S., the biggest trading partner for the oil-exporting country, and ordering..…
In its role National Assembly invoked the constitution to declare Nicolas Maduro illegitimate, and the office of the presidency therefore vacant. ..…
MOSCOW BEIJING — Russia on Thursday slammed what it called Venezuela and denounced the usurpation of power., calling President Nicolas Maduro the country's legitimate leader.. ..…
In its role National Assembly invoked the constitution to declare Nicolas Maduro illegitimate, and the office of the presidency therefore vacant. .. ..…
Declaration of Revolutionary Government The against Venezuela must stop.. ..…
Lighting a fire: A protester burns a motorcycle during clashes with the security forces in a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro . . . . Turning point: Juan Guaido holds up a copy of the Venezuelan constitution as he declares himself the country's interim leader . . ...…
Head of Supreme Justice tribunal Juan Jose Mendoza urged general attorney to act against a constitution violation. ... Maduro has tried, unsuccessfully, to continue the socialist policies of his predecessor and mentor, the late Hugo Chavez, but under his rule, the Venezuelan economy has..…
The so-called new president has sought refuge in an embassy — in other words he is in foreign territory knowing that his actions are illegal and a crime against the Constitution. . The Bolivarian National Armed Force and the military high command are on alert and have reiterated their allegiance to..…
The so-called new president has sought refuge in an embassy — in other words he is in foreign territory knowing that his actions are illegal and a crime against the Constitution. . The Bolivarian National Armed Force and the military high command are on alert and have reiterated their allegiance to..…
In Chacao district of Caracas, bastion, dozen protesters spoke of renewed confidence in dislodging Maduro and predicted new wave of demonstrations... Venezuela's constitution says new elections should be called 30 days and that the head of the congress should assume the in the meantime....…
Venezuelan Defense Minister Padrino Lopez likewise issued a statement refusing to recognize any president 'imposed by shady interests and self-proclaimed illegally,' and vowing that the armed forces would defend the country’s sovereignty and the constitution. Guaido, other opposition figures, and..…
Foreign Ministry Hua Chunying said Thursday that all parties to the conflict should remain rational and level-headed and seek resolution on Venezuelan issue through dialogue within the framework of Venezuelan Constitution... Venezuelans heading into uncharted political waters, ing the presidency..…
In its role National Assembly invoked the constitution to declare Nicolas Maduro illegitimate, and the office of the presidency therefore vacant... ..…