US President Donald Trump recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s “interim president” last week, throwing the country further into political crisis. In response, the Maduro government accused Washington of trying to engineer a coup and steal its oil. . ..…

Presidential elections Venezuela have taken place, in reference to Washington... ... Maduro Says Ready to Negotiate with Opposition, Hold Parliamentary Polls. ..…

United States acting Defense Secretary, Pat Shanahan, on Tuesday would not rule out sending military forces to Colombia in attempt to oust Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.. Shanahan told press at Pentagon Washington that he has not talked to National Security Adviser John Bolton,..…

His successor, Nicolas Maduro, has survived three attempts on his life. . The Trump administration immediately elevated Venezuela to the top of Washington’s regime change target list, branding it the leader of a “troika of tyranny.” ..…

Maduro on Friday ordered the closure of Venezuela’s embassy and consulates in the US after Washington threw its weight behind opposition leader Juan Guaido, who declared himself interim president earlier this week. . ..…