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Split emerges in Venezuela opposition over talks with government
A group of minority opposition parties is entering negotiations with President Nicolas Maduro's government without the consent of the U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Venezuela's Maduro says he won't attend UN annual meeting
Maduro told a cheering crowd of young socialist party members on Thursday that his vice president and foreign minister will go in his place.
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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro battles for control of US-based refinery
The opposition-run National Assembly appointed the 15-member Citgo board early this year after Guaido declared presidential powers, arguing that Maduro's re-election was illegitimate. Maduro maintains power with backing from the military and allies such as Cuba, Russia and China.
Chinese foreign ministry slams US 'interference' in Venezuela, backs Maduro
China would continue to cooperate with Venezuela, ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement issued late on Wednesday, and urged the United States to respect international law and stop trying to stir up discord.
Norway says Venezuela opposition and government talks to continue
Representatives of the ruling Socialist Party met with adversaries of President Nicolas Maduro this week in Barbados as part of talks that began in Norway in May to resolve a stalemate resulting from Maduro's disputed 2018 re-election.
Venezuela opposition says it will meet Nicolas Maduro's envoys in Norway-mediated talks
Opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has been recognized as Venezuela's rightful leader by more than 50 governments, has said any talks must lead to a sustained solution to the crisis and cannot be used by the Socialist Party to buy time.
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Disappointed Venezuelans lose patience with Guaido as Maduro hangs on
When Guaido, the speaker of the National Assembly, proclaimed a rival presidency in January in a bold challenge to Maduro, he injected new hope into Venezuela's fragmented opposition. With most Western nations saying Maduro's reelection last year was rigged, Guaido cited the constitution to announce an interim presidency until fresh elections could be held.
Third round of Venezuela talks to start as soon as next week
The uprising has not managed to turn the military, which has continued to prop up Maduro, who is also supported by China, Russia and Cuba. But unbridled inflation, rampant shortages and crumbling infrastructure make daily life miserable for the masses.
US federal agents arrest protesters occupying Venezuelan Embassy
The activists oppose U.S. intervention in Venezuela to oust President Nicolas Maduro in favour of Guaido, self-proclaimed interim president of the OPEC-member nation.
US calls for `concrete actions' against Nicolas Maduro's repression
The United States is calling on all nations "to be prepared to take concrete actions" to respond to repression by President Nicolas Maduro's regime in Venezuela
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