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Texas billionaire announces deal with Venezuelan state-run company after U.S. sanctions reimposed

LNG Energy Group was awarded contracts to rehabilitate five aging oil fields

Latin Times

Time For 'Democratic Transition' In Venezuela: Opposition Candidate To AFP

Little-known Venezuelan diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the consensus opposition candidate picked to confront President Nicolas Maduro in July elections, told AFP Wednesday it was time for a "peaceful, democratic transition."

International Business Times

Maduro Open To Receiving UN Rights Envoy In Venezuela

Venezuelan President Maduro's willingness to engage with a UN human rights envoy signals a potential shift in addressing human rights concerns in the country.

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Venezuelan opposition hits a new hurdle as government-friendly court reviews challenges to candidate's party

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia rose as the coalition candidate after the first candidates were banned. The focus is now on whether the party will be deemed faulted

Latin Times

Who is Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuela's new opposition candidate set to challenge Maduro

The little-known former ambassador was among the few allowed to sign up as a candidate for the July elections

Latin Times

Venezuela says it will keep armed forces near the coast as long as the dispute with Guyana continues

The Maduro government said it won't be "intimidated" by the international community's calls for restraint

Latin Times

'Bitcoin halving' is coming. So what is it all about?

As the clock ticks down towards the next "bitcoin halving" – an event coded into the cryptocurrency's algorithm to slow down the introduction of new coins into circulation – we take a deep dive into the history of bitcoin and the blockchain technology powering it. Plus, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro…

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Venezuelan opposition in turmoil: lone candidate, branded government crony, sparks outcry

Most of the opposition, including main figure Maria Corina Machado, distrust Manuel Rosales given its willingness to negotiate with Maduro

Latin Times

Banned Venezuela Opposition Leader Insists She Is 'Plan A'

She has been banned from taking part in the July presidential election, but Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado keeps campaigning, refusing to settle for a backup plan.

International Business Times

US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns

Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made promised electoral reforms.

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US To Reimpose Oil Sanctions On Venezuela

The United States said Wednesday it will snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro's government continued its repression of opponents.

International Business Times

U.S. reimposes sanctions on Venezuelan oil sector citing electoral commitment failures

Authorities said the Maduro government has "fallen short" on moving toward free and fair elections

Latin Times

US To Reimpose Oil Sanctions On Venezuela: Officials

The United States is to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro's government continued its "repression" of opponents, US officials said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Venezuela shuts Ecuador diplomatic missions over raid on Mexican embassy in Quito

Maduro said he had ordered "diplomatic personnel to return to Venezuela immediately... until international law is restored in Ecuador."

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Venezuelan General Sentenced To 21 Years For Supporting FARC

Retired Venezuelan general Cliver Alcalá sentenced to over 21 years for supporting FARC and drug trafficking. Significant implications on international dru...

Latin Times

Venezuela's Maduro Claims the U.S. Has Secret Bases in Disputed Territory with Guyana

The president added that "aggressions" are being prepared against the people of "Tumeremo," the Venezuelan city designated as capital of the territtory

International Business Times

Venezuela Says US Building 'Secret' Bases In Disputed Essequibo

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday accused the United States of building "secret military bases" in Essequibo, an oil-rich region of Guyana that Caracas claims as its territory.

Latin Times

Nicolas Maduro Planning Visit to Russia, Kremlin Confirms

The expected visit is a sign of continued close ties between the two major-oil producing nations which are both at odds with the U.S.

International Business Times

Venezuela's Machado Urges International Pressure Over Elections

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday urged the international community to heap more pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government to allow her coalition's chosen candidate to take part in July elections.

International Business Times

Venezuela's Huge Diaspora Struggles To Register To Vote

Millions of Venezuelans who fled economic misery in their country could find themselves unable to vote in key July presidential elections, as complaints mount over hurdles at consulates abroad for those seeking to register.

International Business Times

Lula, Macron Condemn Blocking Of Venezuela Opposition Candidate

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit out at Venezuela over the exclusion of a key opposition candidate from July elections.

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