Saying the group’s actions to isolate Venezuela in order to bring a peaceful resolution to the country’s crisis have led to nothing, the government of Alberto Fernadez has formally taken his country out of the Lima Group, a South and Central American group of nations plus Canada formed to address issues of hyperinflation, escalating starvation, … Read more
Detonations lasted from dawn to late afternoon, says the mayor of Arauquita, in the southwestern Venezuelan states of Apure, reporting “a significant number of injured and dead.” President Maduro reported the incident without offering other details, but it was reported by AFP that an exiled general said it was an attack on a camp of … Read more
The Biden administration says Temporary Protection Status is necessary due to extraordinary conditions that make it unsafe to return to the South American country. The decision will affect some 320k people, said the government. TPS will allow a work permit, and a residence for at least 18 months. By Milan Sime Martinic Read more
Reflecting a hyperinflation-driven loss of 99.999% of the value of its currency in the last six years, the country is issuing its biggest high-denomination bill ever, worth $0.52 at the official exchange. By Milan Sime Martinic Read more
The government gave the diplomat, Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa, 72 hours to leave the country after supporters of the president were accused of “violating human rights or acts against democracy and the rule of law” and sanctioned by the EU. By Milan Sime Martinic Read more
MARACAY, Venezuela – Although the European bloc continues to consider him a privileged interlocutor in matters dealing with Venezuela, the EU downgraded Guaidó’s diplomatic status from that of interim president of the country. EU states agreed they could no longer consider Juan Guaidó as interim president due to his loss of position in the Venezuelan … Read more
Colombian President Iván Duque announced that temporary protection status will be granted to Venezuelan migrants residing in Colombian territory. During the announcement, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, was present. Thanks to the measure adopted by the coffee-growing country, Venezuelans located in the Colombia will be able to work legally. According to … Read more
Citizens are protesting the government after a March 20 attempt by the country’s highest court to dissolve the national assembly, which would in turn weaken President Maduro’s opponents. Read more