One of the five stars that used to adorn the facade of the Margarita hotel on the Venezuelan paradise island of the same name has fallen off. Not that there are any guests to notice. The hotel is abandoned, its peeling facade a symbol of the decline of an island once dubbed the “Pearl of … Read more
The United States, Spain and the Czech Republic on Monday demanded information from Venezuela about six of their citizens detained in the South American country over an alleged plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The government in Caracas on Saturday announced the arrests of three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech it claimed had ties … Read more
However, the country’s opposition has been able to collect a majority of voter tallies in the aftermath of the polls, with results showing González beating Maduro by a handy margin. “The government of Spain reiterates its commitment to the political rights and physical integrity of all Venezuelans, especially political leaders,” Spain’s foreign ministry said in … Read more
The U.S. seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought it to the U.S. on Monday, the Justice Department said in a statement, claiming the jet was exported from Florida in violation of U.S. sanctions. The plane, identified as a Dassault Falcon 900EX, was seized in the Dominican Republic and transported to … Read more
“Any attempt to delay the full publication of the official voting records will only cast further doubt on the credibility of the officially published results,” the bloc said. The EU called for “further independent verification, if possible by an internationally reputed entity.” The EU’s statement follows a joint letter signed by leaders of seven EU … Read more
The European leaders “express … great concern” over the political situation in Venezuela, and “strongly condemn any arrests or threats” against Venezuelans, “especially the political leaders.” Maduro’s declaration of victory was rejected by the opposition, after exit polls had projected a decisive lead for his rival Edmundo González. The developments have prompted large protests in … Read more
Suspicion about the elections’ results were raised early on Monday morning, when the vote tally was abruptly interrupted at a moment when opposition candidate Edmundo González appeared to have a substantial lead over the incumbent. Shortly thereafter, Maduro claimed victory, with the country’s National Electoral Council alleging that he had won 51 percent of the … Read more
According to a spokesman for Johnson, who is no longer in government or a member of parliament, the trip was conducted “with active support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the knowledge of the foreign secretary.” In the meeting, Johnson emphasized the need for fair elections as well as respect for the … Read more
LONDON — Venezuela lashed out at “an act of hostile provocation” after the United Kingdom deployed a navy patrol ship to Guyana amid a simmering border dispute. The U.K. announced this week that its HMS Trent vessel had been dispatched to Guyana in what it described as a show of support for the ex-British colony, … Read more
