Nicolás Maduro

Boris Johnson flew to Venezuela to hold secret talks with Maduro – POLITICO

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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

Venezuela’s Maduro blasts ‘provocation’ as UK sends warship to Guyana – POLITICO

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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