Tag: Venezuela
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UN Security Council rejects US, Russian resolutions on Venezuela
United Nations : The UN Security Council has failed to adopt two competing draft resolutions on Venezuela, sponsored by the US and Russia respectively. The US draft received nine votes in favour, three against, and three abstentions in the 15-member council, on Thursday. Russia and China, as well as South Africa, vetoed the resolution, Xinhua…
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50 tonnes of aid enters Venezuela despite blockade: Opposition
Caracas : The Venezuelan opposition has said that 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid entered the country despite a blockade ordered by the government of Nicolas Maduro, who closed the national borders to prevent the entry of requested donations. “A part of the loads also entered through other roads and in the week we will show…
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Venezuela seals border with Brazil
Caracas : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered the country’s southern border with Brazil be sealed off, media reported. “I have decided: in south Venezuela, starting at 8 p.m. today Thursday (February 21), the land border with Brazil will be totally and absolutely closed,” said Maduro. The measure will be in effect until further…
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Italy to end up like Venezuela if it exits euro: Antonio Tajani
Brussels : Italy will spiral into a deep social and economic crisis like Venezuela’s if it leaves the single currency, European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has warned. “Whoever from the ruling majority imagines that leaving the euro will be the miracle cure for our ills wants to take us where Venezuela finds itself…
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Venezuela’s Maduro open to EU initiative, Guaido plans aid corridor
Caracas : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro slammed the European Union (EU)-backed International Contact Group on Venezuela, but said he would be prepared to meet its representatives, while self-proclaimed interim head of state Juan Guaido said his supporters were ready to create a humanitarian corridor if the incumbent blocks international aid. “I’m ready and willing to…
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68 killed in Venezuela prison fire
Caracas : At least 68 people were killed in a fire at a prison in Venezuela’s Carabobo state, according to a government official. “The Public Prosecutor’s Office informs the public that in the face of the terrible events that took place at the General Command of Carabobo, where 68 people died in the wake of…