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Facebook freezes Venezuela president's page over Covid-19 misinformation

Facebook freezes Venezuela president's page over Covid-19 misinformation

The social networking service says Nicolas Maduro is promoting a remedy he claims can cure the disease.

Venezuela pardons dozens of opposition politicians as election nears

Venezuela pardons dozens of opposition politicians as election nears

They number more than 100, including more than 20 legislators who had been accused of conspiring against President Nicolas Maduro.

Exclusive: Oil tankers carrying two months of Venezuelan output stuck at sea

Exclusive: Oil tankers carrying two months of Venezuelan output stuck at sea

Some of these tankers are anchored off Malaysia.

Venezuelan oil disguised as M'sian to bypass US sanctions, documents show

Venezuelan oil disguised as M'sian to bypass US sanctions, documents show

Vast amounts of Venezuelan oil are hidden en route to China, bypassing US sanctions, data indicates.

Iranian fuel tankers approach Venezuelan waters despite US warning

Iranian fuel tankers approach Venezuelan waters despite US warning

Venezuela's defence minister had pledged that the military would escort the tankers once they reached the country's EEZ.

Detained American, in Venezuelan TV statement, says he plotted Maduro's capture

Detained American, in Venezuelan TV statement, says he plotted Maduro's capture

In the video, Denman, 34, answered questions from a person off-camera speaking in English.

US blacklists Cuba defence minister over support for Venezuela's Maduro

US blacklists Cuba defence minister over support for Venezuela's Maduro

Leopoldo Cintra Frias and his children barred from entering the United States.

Stupid argument! PSM sees red over Kit Siang's Venezuela comparison

Stupid argument! PSM sees red over Kit Siang's Venezuela comparison

Arutchelvan tells DAP veteran to resolve the problems in Harapan instead of making 'untruthful' comparison.

UN pleads for more help to relieve Venezuelan refugee crisis

UN pleads for more help to relieve Venezuelan refugee crisis

UNHCR estimates 4.3 million Venezuelans have fled economic and political turmoil in their country.

Chinese Foreign Ministry slams US 'interference' in Venezuela

Chinese Foreign Ministry slams US 'interference' in Venezuela

This follows US president's order to freeze Caracas' assets and cut off funds.

Widespread blackout hits Venezuela, gov't blames 'electromagnetic attack'

Widespread blackout hits Venezuela, gov't blames 'electromagnetic attack'

More than half of the country's 23 states lost power yesterday.

Russia not sending troops to Venezuela - Putin

Russia not sending troops to Venezuela - Putin

The Russian president says interference in other countries' affairs may have serious consequences.
Venezuela opposition, government leaders travel to Norway for possible talks

Venezuela opposition, government leaders travel to Norway for possible talks

The trip suggests the two sides may be seeking a fresh approach after the repeated failure of dialogue. 
Venezuelan protests peter out as Maduro hangs on

Venezuelan protests peter out as Maduro hangs on

The standoff increased tensions between the US and Russia, who both accuse each other of interference.

Venezuela's Guaido calls for 'largest march in history' in uprising effort

Venezuela's Guaido calls for 'largest march in history' in uprising effort

Choice of Workers’ Day for a major march is an appeal to the traditional base of Maduro and his predecessor Chavez.

Venezuela's Guaido calls on troops to join him in uprising against Maduro

Venezuela's Guaido calls on troops to join him in uprising against Maduro

The opposition leader says he has begun the 'final phase' of his campaign to oust the president.

First shipment of Red Cross humanitarian aid arrives in Venezuela

First shipment of Red Cross humanitarian aid arrives in Venezuela

'US will use all economic, political means to hold Maduro accountable'

'US will use all economic, political means to hold Maduro accountable'

US Secretary of State Pompeo urges Venezuelan leader to leave his post so the country can return to normalcy.

US to push UN to revoke credentials of Maduro gov't

US to push UN to revoke credentials of Maduro gov't

US wants opposition leader Juan Guaido recognised as the country's legitimate leader, says Pence.
Venezuelans rally to demand power, water and end to Maduro

Venezuelans rally to demand power, water and end to Maduro

Tens of thousands take to the streets to back opposition leader Juan Guaido.

Venezuelans set up burning barricades over lack of power, water

Venezuelans set up burning barricades over lack of power, water

Two major blackouts have fuelled public anger with the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

Nerves fray, tempers flare as Venezuela blackout hits fourth day

Nerves fray, tempers flare as Venezuela blackout hits fourth day

President Nicolas Maduro seen as intent on staying put.

Venezuela's Guaido calls for massive protest as blackout drags on

Venezuela's Guaido calls for massive protest as blackout drags on

Nicolas Maduro, meanwhile, blames the outages on cyber attacks directed from abroad.

After Venezuelan troops block aid, Maduro faces 'diplomatic siege'

After Venezuelan troops block aid, Maduro faces 'diplomatic siege'

Rival Juan Guaido urges foreign powers to consider 'all options' in ousting Maduro.