Crime
Who is Rafael Quero Silva, former Venezuelan military chief detained by ICE in Miami?
Rafael Quero is accused of allegedly repressing and torturing students and women during the 2014 protests against dictator Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela
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Politics
Venezuelan opposition calls for protests on Feb. 12
The demonstrations aim to demand free and fair elections in the country
Politics
Maduro and Putin talk after Russian diplomat hints at military deployment
In a statement, Maduro said Putin “expressed all his multidimensional support and backing for the defense of the sovereignty and in pursuit of the development of” the South American nation
Politics
The Venezuelan Communist Party considering recall referendum against Maduro.
The evaluation process will consider the option of a recall in a context of "class struggle" and "imperialist aggression"
Border
Violence on the Colombia-Venezuela border displaces Venezuelan families
Growing tension in Arauca after a wave of targeted killings was carried out by ELN guerrillas due to FARC dissidents
Politics
Maduro regime blames state-owned pipeline explosion on 'sabotage'
Officials in Venezuela reported the blast late on Tuesday and state governor Luis Jose Marcano took to Twitter to claim that it was likely caused by “attempts to perforate the pipeline"
Human Rights
Venezuelan kids are not getting enough to eat
Venezuela’s food crisis can be traced to its authoritarian socialist government
Politics
Chavez legacy ends in Barinas: the state now belongs to the Venezuelan opposition
The state of Barinas, the birthplace of the late Hugo Chávez, now belongs to the opposition for the first time since 1998
Politics
Venezuelan opposition votes to keep Guaidó as interim president, but limits his powers
Guaido's role has been reduced to simply “defending democracy” and directing the protection of assets in foreign countries
Politics
Maduro signals willingness to meet with Biden administration
Although the dictator showed a willingness to open channels of communication, he did not specify when or with whom he might speak – but signaled he is hopeful it could be with officials from the Biden administration
Politics
Iran provided Venezuela with UAVs capable of reaching Miami
The Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei considers Nicolas Maduro’s regime in Venezuela to be a key ally because it is both anti-American and strategically located
