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 Guaido courts Russia; powers divided on Maduro

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said Thursday elite security forces had entered his home to threaten his family, blaming the government of Nicolas Maduro as international support grew for his bid to oust the embattled president.

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido says family threatened by Maduro agents

Three days after proclaiming himself Venezuela's head of state, Juan Guaido wrote to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres asking for help in tackling the country's urgent humanitarian crisis.

Who represents Venezuela? UN, international lenders stuck in limbo

President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated strong US support for Venezuela's opposition and said protesters demanding the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro were fighting for freedom.

Venezuela protests a 'fight for freedom': Donald Trump

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Thursday he believed sanctions against Venezuelan "kleptocrats" could be a way to pressure President Nicolas Maduro to call new elections.

Targeted sanctions against Venezuelan 'kleptocrats' could be effective: British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt

Venezuela's government struck back at self-declared interim president Juan Guaido on Tuesday, with the Supreme Court imposing a travel ban and freeze on his bank accounts despite a warning from Washington of "serious consequences" if it did so.

Venezuela targets Opposition leader Juan Guaido with probe, travel ban, asset freeze

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said he was prepared to hold negotiations with the US-backed opposition and added he would support early parliamentary elections, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday.

Venezuela's Maduro says he's 'ready to negotiate' with opposition, calls for early elections: RIA

The United States announced sanctions against Venezuela's state oil company Monday in a coordinated effort with the main opposition leader to cripple embattled President Nicolas Maduro's power base.

US goes after Venezuela's oil to hit Maduro

The United States should bear responsibility for the consequences of its sanctions on Venezuela, China said on Tuesday, after Washington imposed sweeping restrictions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA.

US should bear consequences of Venezuela sanctions: China

Venezuela has been receiving massive attention from the international community since National Assembly chief Juan Guaido declared himself acting interim president of Venezuela.

Maduro vs Guaido: Who is backing whom?

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro oversaw a display of the army's Russian hardware on Sunday, with anti-aircraft flak and tank rounds pounding a hillside to show military force and loyalty in the face of an international ultimatum for new elections.

As West calls for new elections, Venezuela's Maduro shows off military might

US-Bangla plane crash that killed 51 was caused by pilot smoking in cockpit The US-Bangla airline Bombardier UBG-211 crash that occurred in March last year took place as the pilot who was in charge of the flight had smoked inside the cockpit despite restrictions, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

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National Security Adviser of the United States John Bolton said that any violence and intimidation against US diplomats, Venezuela's "democratic leader" Juan Guaido or the National Assembly will be met with a "significant response" by the US.

US's Bolton warns Venezuela of 'significant response' if Juan Guaido is threatened

Venezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro rejected an international ultimatum to call elections within eight days and said opposition leader Juan Guaido had violated the country's constitution by declaring himself leader.

Venezuela's Maduro rejects European demands for new election but says 'open to dialogue'

Venezuela military attache to US urges army to back Maduro opponent Venezuela's military attache to Washington broke ranks with Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, urging his "brothers in the military" to back the head of the National Assembly Juan Guaido as interim president, he told AFP.

The United States on Saturday called on the world to "pick a side" on Venezuela and urged countries to financially disconnect from Nicolas Maduro's government, while European powers signalled they were set to follow Washington in recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's rightful leader.

US calls on world to 'pick a side' on Venezuela; Europeans set to recognize Guaido

The United States pressed all nations Saturday to "stand with the forces of freedom" in Venezuela, encouraged by a tougher European line as Russia stood in the minority in backing embattled leader Nicolas Maduro.

US calls to 'stand with freedom' in Venezuela as EU gives ultimatum

The European Union "will take further actions" if new elections are not called in Venezuela in the coming days, EU diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said on Saturday, as international pressure grows on embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

EU to 'take further actions' if new elections not called in Venezuela: Diplomatic chief Mogherini

Spain, France and Germany on Saturday gave embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro an ultimatum, saying they would recognise opposition leader Juan Guaido as president unless he calls elections within eight days.

European leaders issue ultimatum to embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

Gov't ready for potential armed conflict: Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday that his government is preparing to face a potential armed conflict with its people before the "coup d'etat". He also announced that military exercises will be held from February 10 to 15 for the attempted coup.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says government ready for potential armed conflict

Mexico is prepared to host President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival, self-declared interim president Juan Guaido, for talks to resolve Venezuela's spiraling crisis, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Friday.

Venezuela: Opposition leader Juan Guaido rules out crisis talks, says Maduro can not be trusted

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Venezuela's Guaido courts Russia; powers divided on Maduro

Venezuela's Guaido courts Russia; powers divided on Maduro

Venezuela's Guaido courts Russia; powers divided on Maduro

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido says family threatened by Maduro agents

Who represents Venezuela? UN, international lenders stuck in limbo

Venezuela protests a 'fight for freedom': Donald Trump

Targeted sanctions against Venezuelan 'kleptocrats' could be effective: British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt

Venezuela targets Opposition leader Juan Guaido with probe, travel ban, asset freeze

Venezuela's Maduro says he's 'ready to negotiate' with opposition, calls for early elections: RIA

US goes after Venezuela's oil to hit Maduro

US should bear consequences of Venezuela sanctions: China

Maduro vs Guaido: Who is backing whom?

As West calls for new elections, Venezuela's Maduro shows off military might

News brief: Big stories of the day

US's Bolton warns Venezuela of 'significant response' if Juan Guaido is threatened

Venezuela's Maduro rejects European demands for new election but says 'open to dialogue'

News brief: Big stories of the day

US calls on world to 'pick a side' on Venezuela; Europeans set to recognize Guaido

US calls to 'stand with freedom' in Venezuela as EU gives ultimatum

EU to 'take further actions' if new elections not called in Venezuela: Diplomatic chief Mogherini

European leaders issue ultimatum to embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

Gov't ready for potential armed conflict: Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says government ready for potential armed conflict

Venezuela: Opposition leader Juan Guaido rules out crisis talks, says Maduro can not be trusted