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Venezuela opposition removes interim President Guaido

Venezuela's opposition national assembly voted on Friday to remove interim President Juan Guaido, dissolve his government and appoint a commission to govern the country's foreign assets, as lawmakers seek a united front ahead of elections slated for 2024.

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Guaido ousted as interim president in vote by opposition in Venezuelan National Assembly

The Venezuelan opposition approved Friday the end of the so-called interim government of opposition leader Juan Guaido, embarking on a new path that critics say will lead to further internal divisions and help the Nicolas Maduro regime regain international recognition.

Miami Herald

Venezuela foreign assets will not pass to Maduro -opposition

Opposition lawmakers in Venezuela seeking the removal of Juan Guaido as the country's interim president said on Thursday that foreign assets will not pass to the government of President Nicolas Maduro if Guaido is removed from his post.

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Spain appoints new ambassador to Venezuela amid thaw in relations

The Spanish government has appointed a new ambassador to Venezuela, signalling a thaw in relations that comes two years after Madrid vacated the post to protest over what it said was the absence of free elections in the Caribbean country.

Reuters

Venezuela opposition vote to remove Guaido's interim government

Venezuela's political opposition to the ruling Socialists voted on Thursday by a wide margin to remove the interim government led by Juan Guaido, as they seek a united front ahead of presidential elections tentatively scheduled for 2024.

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Venezuela’s Guaido set to lose leadership post after failing to unseat Maduro

Almost four years after bursting onto the scene and gaining the recognition of more than 50 countries as the legitimate leader of Venezuela, Juan Guaido is set to be sidelined by opposition allies after failing to unseat President Nicolas Maduro.

Tribune News Service

Venezuela opposition seeks Guaido ousting, control of Citgo

Venezuelan opposition parties are seeking to block Juan Guaido's interim government from extending its mandate by another year and gain control of boards supervising Citgo Petroleum, the country's most important asset abroad, spokespeople from the main opposition parties said on Wednesday.

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Brazil President-elect Lula to restart diplomatic relations with Venezuela

Brazil's future foreign relations minister on Wednesday said President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asked him to restore relations with Venezuela once he is inaugurated on Jan. 1.

Reuters

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after gov’t, opposition ink deal

The easing of sanctions comes after the Maduro government and the opposition signed accord to set up a UN-mandated fund.

Al Jazeera

France seeks to break Venezuela political deadlock at Paris Peace Forum

French President Emmanuel Macron has indicated he hopes the Paris Peace Forum, opening on Friday, will set the stage to relaunch the stalled dialogue between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his opponents. The South American nation remains a key OPEC oil producer as countries weather the global energy crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Venezuela government, opposition to resume talks soon, sources say

Venezuela's government and the country's opposition plan to resume dialogues in Mexico as soon as this month after a long delay, and are expected to focus on negotiating conditions for a presidential election, four sources close to the talks said.

Reuters

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido: Set election date now

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Thursday called on authorities to schedule a date for the country's next presidential vote, after years of bitter clashes with President Nicolas Maduro during a deep economic and social crisis.

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Venezuela's opposition unwilling to back interim Guaido govt for 2023

Venezuela's opposition parties have warned they are likely to withdraw backing for Juan Guaido's Washington-endorsed interim government in 2023, four people familiar with the matter said, raising questions about the future of the country's overseas holdings.

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Venezuela opposition consider ditching Guaido-led interim government -FT

Venezuela's opposition parties are considering a plan to wind up the country's U.S.-backed interim government led by Juan Guaido, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing a senior figure in the opposition alliance.

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Venezuela opposition to hold presidential primary in June 2023 -sources

Venezuela's opposition has agreed to hold primary elections in which it will choose a single candidate for the presidency at the end of June 2023, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Tribune News Service

Venezuela opposition plans to take on Maduro in 2024 vote

In a sharp reversal of strategy, Venezuela’s main opposition parties plan to compete in 2024 presidential elections no matter what conditions the government agrees to beforehand.

Los Angeles Times

US pledges $240 million to address migration in Latin American countries

LIMA, Peru — Leaders from many of the Western Hemisphere’s nations attempted Thursday to tackle the region’s most intractable problems, including the deterioration of democracy and the displacement of millions of people, but they found few solutions.

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Latin America’s left raises pressure on Venezuela’s Guaido at OAS summit

A bloc of leftist Latin American nations ramped up pressure against Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Thursday at a diplomatic summit, although they failed to pass a motion to discuss ousting his representation from the organization.

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Exclusive-Venezuela's opposition seeks U.S. consultations on Chevron license

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido asked the United States for details of Chevron Corp's expanded license request to operate in the South American country, according to a letter sent to a senior U.S. official on Monday that also asked to be consulted before any U.S. decisions.

Reuters

Venezuela requests warrants for 23 former petrochemical executives -minister

Venezuela has requested international warrants for the arrest of 23 former executives of a petrochemical company in Colombia, Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami said on Thursday.

Reuters

U.S. does not have infinite patience on renewal of Venezuela talks - official

A U.S. State Department official put pressure on Venezuela leader Nicolas Maduro in a congressional hearing on Thursday, threatening more sanctions if talks with the opposition on resolving the country's long-running political and economic crisis are not renewed.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula supports free elections in Venezuela

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would like to see free elections in Venezuela and a democratic alternation of power like his country enjoys, the former President and current leftist presidential candidate said on Monday.

Reuters

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido in "informal" meetings with Colombia's govt

CARACAS - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has held "informal meetings" with members of newly elected Colombian President Gustavo Petro's government, he said on Friday.

Reuters

Venezuela opposition leader sentenced to 8 years in prison: lawyer

Former Venezuela opposition lawmaker Juan Requesens was sentenced to eight years in prison for alleged involvement in the 2018 explosion of two drones at an event attended by President Nicolas Maduro, his lawyer said on Thursday.

Reuters

Venezuelan gold legal battle resumes in London

A long-running legal battle between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido over who should hold the key to more than $1.5 billion of gold stored at the Bank of England resumed at the London High Court on Wednesday.

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