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Pro-Government Assembly In Venezuela Takes Congress’ Powers

Associated Press

Posted on August 18, 2017 · Venezuela's pro-government constitutional assembly took over the congress Friday, a move likely to trigger further international condemnation from the dozens of countries that have already criticized the creation of the all-powerful assembly.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Wants Meeting With Trump

Associated Press

Posted on August 11, 2017 · In a lengthy address to the constitutional assembly Thursday evening, Maduro instructed the nation's foreign minister to approach the U.S. about arranging a telephone conversation or meeting with Trump.

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Death Toll In Venezuela Civil Unrest Hits 100

Associated Press

Posted on July 27, 2017 · The death count in Venezuela has been highly politicized, with the opposition and other government agencies reporting varying tolls and causes of death.

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Analysis: Venezuela’s Getting A New Constitution Whether The People Want It Or Not

Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 27, 2017 · Despite widespread objections, Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, is moving ahead with a plan to rewrite the country’s constitution. A vote is scheduled for July 30 to elect a National Constituent Assembly that will write it.

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UPDATE: U.S., 12 More Nations Urge Venezuela To Halt Charter Vote

Associated Press

Posted on July 26, 2017 · The 13 nations presented a statement at an Organization of American States meeting Wednesday calling the constitutional process being pushed by President Nicolas Maduro a "definitive dismantling" of democratic institutions.

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4 Killed During Opposition-Led Strike In Venezuela

Associated Press

Posted on July 21, 2017 · At least 97 have been killed in more than three months of political upheaval jolting the South American nation.

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In Unofficial Vote, Venezuelans Overwhelmingly Reject Constitutional Rewrite

Colin Dwyer, NPR

Posted on July 17, 2017 · Roughly 98 percent of voters in Sunday's symbolic referendum rejected President Nicolas Maduro's plan to rewrite the constitution. Still, Maduro has dismissed the vote as "meaningless."

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Supporters of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez celebrate outside his home in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, July 8, 2017. Lopez has been transferred to house arrest. The court says in a statement early Saturday that Lopez was granted the "humanitarian measure" for health reasons. The 46-year-old Lopez has been behind bars at a military prison for more than three years.

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Jailed Venezuela Opposition Leader Lopez Given House Arrest

Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press

Posted on July 8, 2017 · The jailed Venezuelan opposition leader was transferred to house arrest Saturday after spending more than three years behind bars in a military prison.

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Venezuela: Helicopter Strafes Court In ‘Terrorist Attack’

Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

Posted on June 28, 2017 · Venezuela's President Maduro said a helicopter fired on the Supreme Court in Caracas in a confusing incident that he claimed was part of a conspiracy to destabilize his socialist government, on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

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At a protest in Venezuela, this woman's sign reads "We are human not a barrel of oil "

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Desperate Venezuelans Set Sights On Colombia As Worry Mounts

Christine Armario, Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

Posted on June 22, 2017 · While Venezuela plunges further into political and economic ruin, the flight of its citizens is accelerating, reaching levels unseen in its history.

Tags Bogota Colombia Venezuela Venezuelan crisis

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Houston-area families reunite after imprisoned Citgo executives freed from Venezuela

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Posted on October 4, 2022 · The remaining five members of the "Citgo 6," along with two other Americans who had been jailed by the Venezuelan government, were released Saturday as part of a prisoner swap.

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Joe Biden says he’ll push to free political prisoners. Houston’s ‘Citgo 6’ families are waiting

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Posted on July 21, 2022 · President Joe Biden signed an executive order that aims to deter the wrongful detention of Americans abroad while helping to secure the release of those currently being held hostage. But local families wonder how it will help them.

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Biden announces ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine

SCOTT DETROW, NPR

Posted on March 8, 2022 · Until now, Washington had worked with European allies to limit the impact of sanctions on energy trade. The U.S. ban marks a divergence from its partners, which rely on Russia for oil and gas.

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