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Here are the latest news articles from Reuters about Venezuela:
Latest News
- Venezuela's Maduro says he's willing to talk to opposition, but conditions apply (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he is willing to hold talks with the opposition, but only if they recognize his government's legitimacy and agree to a negotiated solution.
- Venezuela's opposition leader Guaido says he's willing to talk to Maduro, but with conditions (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Tuesday he is willing to hold talks with President Nicolas Maduro, but only if the government agrees to free political prisoners and allow international observers to monitor the process.
- Venezuela's Maduro says he's not afraid of US sanctions, will not negotiate with Trump (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday he is not afraid of US sanctions and will not negotiate with President Donald Trump, who has called for his removal from office.
- Venezuela's Guaido says he's not seeking to overthrow Maduro, but to restore democracy (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Monday he is not seeking to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro, but to restore democracy and hold free and fair elections.
- Venezuela's Maduro says he's willing to hold talks with US, but conditions apply (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday he is willing to hold talks with the United States, but only if the US agrees to lift its economic sanctions and recognize his government's legitimacy.
Recent Developments
- Venezuela's economy is in shambles, with hyperinflation and food shortages widespread.
- The country is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of people in need of food, medicine, and other essential supplies.
- The opposition is calling for Maduro's removal from office, citing allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.
- The US and other countries have imposed sanctions on Venezuela, citing human rights abuses and undermining of democracy.
- The situation in Venezuela is highly volatile, with protests and violence erupting regularly.
Key Players
- Nicolas Maduro: President of Venezuela since 2013, accused of human rights abuses and corruption.
- Juan Guaido: Leader of the opposition, recognized as interim president by many countries, including the US.
- Diosdado Cabello: Head of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), accused of human rights abuses and corruption.
- Henry Ramos Allup: Leader of the opposition Democratic Action party, a key ally of Guaido.
Recent Events
- January 23, 2020: Juan Guaido declares himself interim president of Venezuela, sparking widespread protests and violence.
- February 2020: The US imposes new sanctions on Venezuela, targeting the country's oil sector.
- March 2020: The International Criminal Court (ICC) opens an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela.
- April 2020: The Venezuelan government announces a new economic plan, aimed at stabilizing the economy and addressing the humanitarian crisis.