8 d. ago Dictator ousted but regime intact – what next for Venezuela’s opposition?

The US snatched Nicolás Maduro but, frozen out by Trump, anti-government activists are unsure how to proceedAs the harsh reality sets in that Venezuela’s authoritarian regime remains essentially unchanged even without Nicolás Maduro, activists who have spent years fighting for the country’s return to democracy are unsure about what the next steps should be.They agree that the country should very soon either hold new elections or install the retired diplomat Edmundo González – widely believed to have won the 2024 election – but neither option appears to be on the White House’s agenda at the moment. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Seth Meyers on Trump officials justifying Venezuela assault: ‘Lamest dorks on the planet’

Late-night hosts discussed the Trump administration’s posturing over Greenland amid widespread condemnation of its actions in VenezuelaLate-night hosts mocked the Trump administration’s bullish rhetoric on Greenland after the surprise takeover of Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump claims Venezuela is set for an oil boom after US attack – history points to a bumpy road ahead

From Venezuela to Libya to Iraq, removal of dictators has not always guaranteed a surge in oil production, data showsHours after Nicolás Maduro was captured by US special forces in Venezuela and indicted on drugs, weapons and “narco-terrorism” charges, Donald Trump spoke extensively about his plans for something else entirely: oil.Venezuela’s oil reserves – reputedly the world’s largest – are set to be pumped by a parade of powerful US oil companies, according to the US president, most of whom have not operated in the country in decades. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The Venezuelans are very clear about who their president is – and it’s not Trump

As Venezuelans come to terms with a seismic 24 hours, they tell Chief International Correspondent Bel Trew they fear this is just a shift from an internally imposed authoritarian system to an externally managed one

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3 w. ago Venezuela latest: Maduro arrives in US to face charges as UK backs transition

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted his administration ‘shed no tears’ over the end of the Venezuelan leader’s regime.

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3 w. ago Venezuelan leader lands in New York to face charges as world leaders weigh in

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted his administration ‘shed no tears’ over the end of the Venezuelan leader’s regime.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Maduro gamble must be condemned – and turned to Venezuela’s advantage

Editorial: The US’s vigilante intervention in Caracas was reckless and unlawful – but rebuke alone is not enough. The international community must move fast to stabilise the country and restore democratic rule

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3 w. ago UK's Starmer says he will 'shed no tears' over Venezuela's Maduro

UK's Starmer says he will 'shed no tears' over Venezuela's Maduro  Reuters

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3 w. ago Starmer says UK sheds ‘no tears’ at the end of Maduro regime in Venezuela

Labour prime minister backs transition of power after Donald Trump’s shock announcement the US has captured the country’s President

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer 'sheds no tears' for Venezuela's Meduro as Donald Trump plots occupation

Trump says Venezuela will be "run" by members of his cabinet - including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

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