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Exclusive talks with the United States with Venezuelan minister Cabello began months before the raid

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Exclusive talks with the United States with Venezuelan minister Cabello began months before the raid

By Erin Banco, Sarah Kinosian and Matt Spetalnick NEW YORK/MIAMI/WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Trump administration officials were in discussions with Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello months before the US operation to capture President Nicolas Maduro, and have been in communication with him since then, according to several people familiar with the matter. Officials warned … Read more

Venezuela’s new leader, facing internal division, moves to tighten her grip on power

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Venezuela’s new leader, facing internal division, moves to tighten her grip on power

Jan 17 (Reuters) – In the 12th day since the United States kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, interim President Delcy Rodriguez has been working to consolidate her own power, installing loyalists in key positions to protect herself from internal threats while meeting U.S. demands to boost oil production. Rodriguez, 56, a quiet but rigorous technocrat … Read more

Days after the US attack, tired but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression

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Days after the US attack, tired but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression

As Venezuelans try to regain a semblance of normalcy following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro, authorities in the country are cracking down on any show of support for the impeached leader’s ouster. As Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s acting leader on Monday, the rights group warned of an escalating crackdown, with … Read more