As migrants flee abject poverty and crime across the region, Venezuela’s Maduro can use Trump’s anti-Latino rhetoric to give the left in Latin America a voice with the electorate.
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Colombia’s Duque reiterates “open arms” to Venezuelan migrants during Paris visit
President Iván Duque outlined major policy decisions from coca eradication to humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan migrants during three-day visit to the French capital.
Editorial: The tragedy of the Caminantes
The movement of Venezuelan refugees across Colombia is straining the country’s welfare system at a time in which the government of Iván Duque must implement tough economic measures.
Venezuelan migrants face hardships on Cartagena’s streets
More than half a million Venezuelans have crossed into Colombia fleeing the economic and political collapse of the Nicolás Maduro regime. Cities across Colombia are receiving migrants, but work opportunities are scare.
Ortega Díaz abandons Colombia for U.S., amidst Santos – Maduro dispute
After fleeing Venezuela, ousted Attorney General Luisa Ortega is heading to the U.S. By granting the lawmaker safe passage, Santos and Maduro remain embroiled in a bitter dispute.
Avianca suspends all flights to Venezuela immediately citing security concerns
Avianca has suspended all flights to Venezuela citing security and operational limitations. The measure scheduled for August 16 goes into effect immediately.
The tragedy of Venezuela as protests against Maduro mount
Venezuela is on the brink of collapse, and for more than a month, millions have taken to the streets protesting the ant-democratic government of Nicolás Maduro.
El Comandante and the Venezuelan “revolution” revisited
A 60-episode series produced by RCN on the life of Hugo Chavez’s premiered recently across Latin America. Three former presidents recall the leader and his “revolution.”
Colombia rises while Venezuela collapses
It took a decade for Colombia and Venezuela to switch roles on the world stage. While Venezuela fights for its survival, Colombia is being hailed as a dream destination.
Venezuela’s ‘birther’ controversy heats up
Members of Venezuela’s opposition party in the National Assembly announced Thursday they would investigate President Maduro’s birthplace.
Opposition wins supermajority in Venezuela legislature
Venezuela’s conservative opposition party won a majority of the National Assembly for the first time since the late Hugo Chavez won the presidency in 1998.
Venezuela: ‘We will sue the United States’
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced he will sue the United States as his nation prepares for parliamentary elections.
Crisis: Two sides to the river
The border crisis between Venezuela and Colombia has resulted in a diplomatic clash of ideologies and one which could influence the vote in Bogotá.
Opinion: What went wrong in Venezuela?
As Venezuelans continue to express their discontent with President Nicolás Maduro, the country’s political future appears uncertain.
Maduro: a vision lives on
Nicolás Maduro is declared President-elect of Venezuela, marking a continuation of Chávez’s legacy.
Venezuela moves forward
Venezuela chooses a new president on Sunday, marking a turning point for the nation’s foreign relations.