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New US sanctions heighten uncertainty over Venezuela Maduro

New US sanctions heighten uncertainty over Venezuela

THE United States’ offer of a reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, along with sanctions on eight officials—including the head of Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA)—has created further uncertainty regarding this country’s relations with our nearest neighbour, former energy minister…
bubmag
January 11, 2025
NEW: US Joins EU, Others in Imposing Sanctions on Venezuelans Aiding Strongman Maduro’s Clinging to Power Maduro

NEW: US Joins EU, Others in Imposing Sanctions on Venezuelans Aiding Strongman Maduro’s Clinging to Power

It appears the man who sits in the presidential palace in Venezuela may have bitten off more than he can chew, with his administration's latest corrupt action. As my colleague Ward Clark previously wrote, on Thursday, according to multiple sources, authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro reportedly ordered state police to arrest…
bubmag
January 11, 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Is Sworn In Despite Credible Evidence Of Election Loss Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Is Sworn In Despite Credible Evidence Of Election Loss

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday to serve a third six-year term, extending his increasingly repressive rule until 2031 despite protests and credible evidence that his opponent won the election. Venezuela’s legislative palace, where he was sworn in, was heavily guarded by police, military…
bubmag
January 10, 2025