Venezuela’s Challenge Is Economic, Not Political
By Anthony Tokarz Staff Writer The tides of populism have swept across the Western world, and though pundits lament many
Read MoreBy Anthony Tokarz Staff Writer The tides of populism have swept across the Western world, and though pundits lament many
Read MoreOn the 21st of October, the Venezuelan opposition’s aim of ousting their elected leader was further undermined by the electoral council, which suspended the campaign to hold a recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro.
Read MoreVenezuela’s electoral council halted plans for a recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro, citing fraud in the activists’ methods of securing signatures for the requisite petition. These opposition activists had expected to have gathered all the necessary signatures by the end of October.
Read MoreA group of civil and political leaders from Venezuela visited the School of Diplomacy on October 3 to discuss grassroots democracy and civic participation.
Read MoreAmid food shortages, the Venezuelan government spent $120 million wining and dining the leaders of the Non-Alignment Movement.
Read MoreAlthough Venezuela towers over Guyana in both size and military stature, the clash between the two nations has restarted upon the recent discovery of oil sources in the waters near Guyana’s borders.
Read MoreApproximately 100 Cuban doctors remain stranded in Colombia and continue efforts to gain entry into the United States. The standstill proceeded their desertion of a medical mission in Venezuela.
Read MoreAs the United States prepares for the six-day Papal visit to New York, Washington, and Philadelphia, security for the Pope has become a rising priority. Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), told the Washington Post, “The Pope is a very passionate man,” adding that some of the Pope’s methods make him difficult to protect.
Read MoreVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro commented recently on the arrest of Antonio Ledezma, mayor of Caracas, on charges of involvement in a coup allegedly sponsored by the United States against Mr. Maduro.
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