Venezuela's government on Friday said the United States should distribute humanitarian aid in Colombia where it is being stockpiled, while the opposition warned that blocking much-needed food and medicine could constitute crimes against humanity.

Venezuela's Maduro spurns US aid, rival warns military not to block it

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido refused Friday to rule out authorising US intervention to force President Nicolas Maduro's hand in allowing in humanitarian aid and leaving power.

Venezuela's Guaido won't rule out US intervention to force Maduro's hand

The United States is holding direct communications with members of Venezuela's military urging them to abandon President Nicolas Maduro and is also preparing new sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on him, a senior White House official said.

US in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections: Report

What appeared to be a carefully calibrated policy to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was actually a big gamble by a small group of Opposition leaders acting on a hastily assembled plan, according to a Dow Jones Newswires report on Thursday.

'What the hell is going on?' How a tiny cabal galvanised Venezuela's Opposition

The United States said Thursday it was revoking visas of Venezuelan lawmakers seated by President Nicolas Maduro as it criticized European and Latin American countries for seeking dialogue with the embattled leader.

US revokes visas of Venezuelan lawmakers seated by Maduro

It's a topsy-turvy world. President Emmanuel Macron's France can recognise Juan Guaido, who is leading the protests in distant Venezuela, as “Interim President” of that country.

Venezuela, France & West's duplicity

In the world of states, there is no such thing as “humanitarian intervention”. But, there is a military intervention which states only take recourse to when their interests are at stake.

Venezuela crisis: Will the US opt for military intervention?

Venezuela's opposition on Wednesday said it would use a US-based fund to receive some of the country's oil income in a key step to bankroll its efforts to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela opposition plans to get oil money from US-based fund

An international meeting to negotiate a solution to the Venezuelan crisis was set to open Thursday in Montevideo as President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido sparred over allowing humanitarian aid into the crisis-wracked country.

Europeans, Latin Americans to meet on Venezuela crisis

The head of the National Constituent Assembly of Venezuela warned on Wednesday of an "irregular war" if the United States intervenes to remove its president from power.

Venezuela assembly head warns of 'irregular war' upon foreign intervention

By Thomas Purcell There appear to be two distinct responses to the current crisis in Venezuela. Either an authoritarian regime (led by Nicolás Maduro) is clinging to power against the wishes of popular forces arrayed around the new self-declared interim President Juan Guaidó.

Venezuela: US sanctions hurt, but the economic crisis is homegrown

Boosted by the backing of 19 European Union countries, Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido is ploughing on with his bid to bring humanitarian aid into the country despite President Nicolas Maduro's vow to block it.

Venezuela's Guaido challenging Maduro through humanitarian aid

The Lima Group of Latin American countries and Canada called Monday for a peaceful change in government in Venezuela, without military intervention. They also urged Venezuela's military to support opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president and "not to impede the entry and transit of humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans.

Lima Group, Canada call for peaceful change without military intervention in Venezuela government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday accused the European Union of seeking to overthrow embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in defiance of "democracy.

Erdogan accuses EU of seeking Maduro's ouster in defiance of 'democracy'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke Sunday with Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, praising the "courage and leadership" of the national assembly head whom Ottawa recognizes as interim president, according to a statement.

Trudeau speaks with Venezuela's Guaido, praises 'courage and leadership'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he has written to the pope asking him to help mediate his country's crisis after a swathe of nations recognised a rival opposition chief as interim leader.

Venezuela's Maduro writes to pope for help

With hours to go until the deadline passes for Nicolas Maduro to call early elections in Venezuela, ousted President warned Donald Trump of a civil war if he continues to insist on overthrowing him.

You will stain the presidency with blood: Venezuela's Maduro to Trump

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro flatly rejected Sunday a call by European countries to call snap elections after opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself the Latin American country's interim leader.

Venezuela: Will not cave into pressure, says Maduro rejecting European ultimatum on elections

US President Donald Trump said that sending the military to Venezuela was "an option" and that he had turned down President Nicolas Maduro's request for a meeting.

Trump says sending military into Venezuela is 'an option': Report

Britain, France, Spain and Germany on Monday recognised Venezuela's opposition chief Juan Guaido as interim leader after President Nicolas Maduro rejected a demand by several European powers for fresh elections.

UK, France, Germany recognise Venezuela opposition leader Guaido as acting president

Opposition leader Juan Guaido called for more street protests as tens of thousands of his supporters rallied in Venezuela on Saturday while Socialist leader Nicolas Maduro resisted pressure to call a new presidential election.

Venezuela: Maduro calls for early elections as thousands of Guaido supporters hit streets

Turkey's foreign minister said on Sunday countries which have recognised Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido were fueling Venezuela's troubles and punishing millions of its people.

Turkey says countries supporting Guaido fuel Venezuela crisis

Venezuelan air force general Francisco Yanez recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's acting president, disavowing ruling socialist leader Nicolas Maduro in a video published on social media Saturday.

Venezuelan air force general Francisco Yanez declares allegiance to Juan Guaido: Video

Global jostling intensified on Thursday between countries that want Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in power and those trying to force him to resign, as opposition leader Juan Guaido made overtures to his rival's allies Russia and China.

Venezuela's opposition leader Guaido courts Russia, China; powers divided on Maduro

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