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What will European nations' recognition of Guaido change in Venezuela?

In Venezuela, "a game of chess underway to force a transition," according to Rafael Grasa, an expert in international relations. But what are the practical implications of European countries recognising Guaido as president in the Latin American country?

04/02/2019

Venezuela

Domino effect ensues as EU leaders recognise Venezuela's Guaido

EU leaders turn their backs one by one on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro after he misses Sunday's deadline to call presidential elections.

04/02/2019

World

Venezuela's presidents squabble while health crisis escalates

In the midst of a power struggle between two Presidents, Venezuelan citizens are suffering in a country struggling to function normally. Hyperinflation, food shortages and medication shortages are just some of the problems people face.

04/02/2019

Venezuela

Venezuelan general publicly recognises Guaido as interim president

A high-ranking Venezuelan air force general publicly recognised Juan Guaido as interim president in a video circulating on social media on Saturday in the biggest military defection Nicolas Maduro’s government has seen so far.

02/02/2019

Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader’s family threatened said Guaido

Juan Guaido told a crowd at the Central University, that his family, had been threatened by officers from a feared state security unit, according to Reuters

31/01/2019

Venezuela

Did a Russian passenger plane jet off with Venezuelan gold? | #TheCube

The arrival of a Russian passenger jet in Caracas earlier this week has set off an avalanche of theories and rumours on Venezuelan social media.

31/01/2019

Venezuela

French and Spanish reporters detained in Venezuela have been freed

The French and Spanish reporters arrested in Venezuela on Wednesday have been freed.

30/01/2019

Venezuela

Venezuela power struggle as Juan Guaido given travel ban

Venezuela’s self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido has been slapped with a travel ban and had his bank accounts frozen.

30/01/2019

Venezuela

At least 40 killed in recent Venezuela violence, says UN

At least 40 people are believed killed and 850 others detained in Venezuela's recent violence, the United Nations says.

29/01/2019

World

EU takes sides in Venezuela political crisis | Raw Politics

Our Raw Politics panel discussed Europe's response to the political crisis in Venezuela.

28/01/2019

Venezuela

US imposes sanctions on state-own oil firm in Venezuela

The United States has imposed sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, White House national security adviser John Bolton has said.

28/01/2019

Venezuela

Venezuela: Maduro and Guaido compete for military support

Nicolas Maduro has filled his Twitter feed with pro-army posts after Juan Guaido appealed to Venezuela's military to support his call for free elections.

28/01/2019

Venezuela

Is it legal for Juan Guaidó to be proclaimed Venezuela's interim presi

Is it legal for Juan Guaidó to be proclaimed Venezuela's interim president? Legal experts say yes.

27/01/2019

Venezuela

Watch: Why are tensions running high in Venezuela? | Euronews Answers

Political tensions are running high in Venezuela, but how did it all begin? Watch Euronews' Venezuela expert, Camille Bello, explain the situation.

27/01/2019

Venezuela

Venezuela: European countries send Maduro major ultimatum

Major European countries have threatened Maduro with recognising Guaido as president if free elections are not held within eight days.

26/01/2019

Venezuela

Guaidó urges Venezuela military to recognise him as interim president

"I want to insist in this message to the armed forces, the time has come to put oneself on the side of the constitution, to put oneself on the side of Venezuela."

25/01/2019

Venezuela

Venezuela: Guaido will 'review' possibility of amnesty for Maduro

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido has hinted an amnesty for President Nicolas Maduro could be possible.

25/01/2019

Europe Decoded

FACT CHECK: No, Facebook did not 'un-verify' Nicolas Maduro | The Cube

The Cube debunks claims that Facebook gave Nicolas Maduro's verification mark to Juan Guaidó.

25/01/2019

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Venezuelan protesters hurl objects at police

Venezuelan protesters began to gather in Caracas on Wednesday as the opposition sought to force President Nicolas Maduro from office amid global criticism of the socialist leader.

24/01/2019

Venezuela

Who is Juan Guaidó, Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president?

Euronews looks into the background of Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president

24/01/2019

Venezuela

EU stops short of backing Venezuela's 'interim president' Juan Guaido

Brussels has called for Venezuela’s self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido to be respected but has stopped short of explicitly backing him in the role.

23/01/2019

Venezuela

Is Venezuela on the verge of a coup d'état? | Euronews Answers

The Venezuelan government and the opposition are measuring their support on the streets of Venezuela this Wednesday after a few days on the edge of the abyss

23/01/2019

Venezuela

Maduro starts second mandate as president amid escalating isolation

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Thursday started a second term in office amid growing international isolation

10/01/2019

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Disabled Venezuelans reach new heights through dance

Disabled Venezuelans reach new heights through dance

27/12/2018

Venezuela

Government officials say suicide, while opposition party say murder

An Venezuelan opposition lawmaker has died while in custody at the state intelligence headquarters in Caracas, but conflicting reports from government officials and the opposition have led to confusion over what actually happened

09/10/2018

Venezuela

Outrage after Maduro's steak feast at Salt Bae restaurant

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro feasted on expensive steaks and smoked cigars at a Salt Bae restaurant in Istanbul

18/09/2018