Venezuela
Police riot in Venezuela: dozens dead
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- As a result of the riots that broke out in a police cell in the region of Acarigua in north-western Venezuela, at least 29 prisoners died, 19 law...
Washington orders “immediate suspension” of air traffic between US and Venezuela
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- The US Department of Transport has announced a suspension of air traffic between the United States and Venezuela, prompting its decision by instability in the region in recent...
Italy explains why it refuses to recognize Juan Guaido as President
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- There is still no unity within the Italian government over Venezuela. However, in a letter published on Saturday by the daily La Stampa, Giuseppe Conte, president of the...
Venezuelan opposition ready to accept US military intervention to remove Maduro
VENEZUELA (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guido said on Friday he was prepared to accept US military intervention to help deal with the country's emergency political situation.
"If the Americans suggest a...
Opposition is ready to accept US military intervention in Venezuela
VENEZUELA (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guido said on Friday he was prepared to accept US military intervention to help deal with the country's emergency political situation.
"If the Americans suggest a...
Guaido asks to open direct contact with Pentagon for “possible coordination”
VENEZUELA (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido ordered his delegate to Washington to immediately establish contacts with US military personnel.
Guaido, the president of the National Assembly (parliament), said at the end...
US ship to attack Venezuela?
VENEZUELA (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- On Tuesday, May 7, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo again threatened to intervene militarily in Venezuela. However, the S-300 missile batteries that Venezuela has deployed on its territory...
Venezuelan Navy expels US warship from territorial waters
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- On Tuesday, May 7, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo again threatened to intervene militarily in Venezuela. However, the S-300 missile batteries that Venezuela has deployed on its...
Arrest of deputy opposition leader in Venezuela
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Venezuelan intelligence agents arrested opposition leader Juan Guaido in Congress on Wednesday, prompting the US government to warn of "consequences" unless he is released.
Venezuelan intelligence agency Edgar Zambrano,...
US again urged Maduro to resign
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- US Vice President Mike Pence once again called on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to resign.
"Nicolas Maduro is a dictator who has no legal right to power, and Nicolas...
Mogherini allowed increased sanctions against Venezuela
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- The EU may strengthen the sanctions against representatives of Venezuela or lift them depending on the development of the situation in the country, said Federica Mogherini, head of...
Washington lifts sanctions on Venezuelan intelligence chief after breaking with Maduro
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- The United States on Tuesday lifted sanctions against the head of the Venezuelan intelligence, who "broke away last week" from President Nicolas Maduro and announced his support for...
Juan Guaido explains why his May 1st coup failed
VENEZUELA (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- The Venezuelan opponent Juan Guaido said in an interview with AFP that among those who said they were ready to follow him, some had not "kept their word" and...
Venezuelan authorities will deprive the integrity of the participants in the attempted coup
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Venezuelan authorities will deprive parliamentary immunity of representatives of the legislature, who took part in a recent coup attempt in the country, said the head of the National...
Pompeo calls for the “departure” of Russians from Venezuela
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that Russia and other countries allied to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime must "leave" Venezuela.
"All the countries that are interfering...
Lavrov calls on the United States to “abandon its reckless plans” on Venezuela
RUSSIA (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on the United States on Sunday to "abandon its reckless plans" in Venezuela after Washington intensified its pressure on Caracas allies this week...
Guaido failed to overthrow Maduro
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Because of the adventures of the Venezuelan coup in the unrest last week, five people were killed. And the opposition leader Juan Guaido, having admitted defeat, promised to...
Guaido is again trying to win the support of the Venezuelan army
VENEZUELA (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Venezuelan opposition supporters are preparing to march "peacefully" toward military barracks to urge the army to renounce President Nicolas Maduro, four days after a coup attempt failed.
"In a civilized,...
Guaido calls for peaceful demonstration Saturday before army barracks in Venezuela
VENEZUELA (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido called on his supporters to demonstrate peacefully in front of the country's military bases on Saturday to demand that the military halt its support...
UNICEF calls for protection of children in Venezuela from violence
UNITED STATES (VOP TODAY NEWS) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday called for "immediate measures to protect children from violence" in Venezuela, the day after a number of children were injured...