A group of armed civilians attacked a convoy of vehicles carrying Venezuelan opposition politicians to congress on January 15 backing recent efforts under President Nicolas Maduro to bar opposition leader Juan Guaido from presiding over parliament. A crowd of men hit the cars with traffic cones and crowbars, breaking one car's back window, according to a video recorded by an opposition member from inside the vehicle. The convoy then sped away, tailed by several individuals on motorbikes. Watch report:

WION Dispatch: Armed civilians attack opposition convoy outside Venezuelan congress

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday called for more protests against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in the wake of a failed attempt by the ruling Socialist Party to install allied leadership in congress.

Venezuela's Guaido calls for more protests against Maduro

Venezuela's opposition is calling on the United States and other countries to step up pressure on Russia over its support for socialist Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the opposition's envoy to Washington said on Friday.

Venezuela opposition calls on US to step up pressure on Maduro ally Russia

Nicolas Maduro has tightened his grip on power. The Venezuelan President has taken control of the National Assembly. Experts say the last democratic institution of the country has collapsed. Palki Sharma has the details. #Gravitas #Venezuela #Maduro

Gravitas: Crisis in Venezuela deepens, Maduro takes control of the National Assembly

Venezuela's opposition-run congress on Tuesday (December 17) approved a measure allowing lawmakers to vote on legislation without being present, a response to a government crackdown that has left dozens of legislators in hiding or in exile.

Venezuela congress allows remote voting to thwart government pressure on opposition

The Venezuelan opposition will hold nationwide protests on Saturday in the hope of reviving a stalled movement to oust President Nicolas Maduro, who has held on to power despite an economic crisis and aggressive US sanctions.

Venezuela opposition rallies to revive stalled effort to oust Maduro

Backers of Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido left the country's embassy in Brasilia on Wednesday, after a tense 11-hour standoff that created a diplomatic embarrassment for Brazil's right-wing government.

Venezuelan opposition group ends occupation of embassy in Brazil

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Industrial Facilities abandoned in Valencia

Thousands of teachers took a strike in Venezuela to demand better working conditions from the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

WION Wallet: Teachers continue protest in Venezuela for better working conditions

Exxon Mobil Corp this week banned the use of vessels linked to oil flows from Venezuela in the last year, according to four people familiar with the matter, putting new pressure on the US sanctioned country and on global crude freight rates.

Exxon Mobil bars use of oil tankers linked to Venezuela: Report

The U.N. Human Rights Council on Friday voted to send a team of investigators to probe alleged violations, including extrajudicial executions and torture, in crisis-wracked Venezuela.

United Nations launches probe into Venezuela rights abuses

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reinforced his support for Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Guaido on Wednesday, praising Latin American leaders who back him, boosting aid funding and barring members of President Nicolas Maduro's government from entering the United States.

Trump bans Venezuelan officials from US, boosts aid in support of opposition

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said talks aimed at resolving the country's political crisis have ended, more than a month after President Nicolas Maduro broke off the Norwegian-mediated dialogue.

Maduro has abandoned the negotiation talks: Venezuela's Juan Guaido

Venezuela is "ready" to defend itself, Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said Friday, after Washington invoked a regional defence pact that might justify such a move.

Venezuela 'ready' to defend itself after US invokes defence pact: Foreign minister

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday (September 12) he will not travel to New York for the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly later this month, but that two of his envoys would attend to denounce U.S. sanctions on the OPEC(Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) nation.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to skip United Nations General Assembly

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday he will not travel to New York for the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly later this month, but that two of his envoys would attend to denounce US sanctions on the OPEC nation.

Venezuela's Maduro says he will skip UN, but envoys will slam US sanctions

The Colombian military is on alert in response to Venezuelan armed forces exercises along the two nations` border that Colombia considers an open threat, a senior military commander said on Wednesday.

Colombia's armed forces on alert over Venezuela military exercises

A US envoy suggested Thursday that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be safe from US prosecution if he quits but acknowledged that his departure remained elusive despite a half-year pressure campaign by Washington.

US suggests won't prosecute Venezuela's Maduro if he quits

The head of US Southern Command says military officials are focusing on preparing for "the day after" Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro leaves power. Navy Adm. Craig Faller warned Monday against Venezuela's "formidable weapon system" and criticised Cuba, Russia and China for assisting Maduro.

Joint military exercises between Brazil and the US

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he had authorised contact with the administration of US President Donald Trump "for months," in an effort to repair relations with Washington.

Venezuela's Maduro says there has been contact with US officials 'for months'

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido warned President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday that any attempts to bring forward parliamentary elections would end in "disaster" for the government.

Juan Guaido warns Venezuela's Maduro over moves to advance legislative elections

U.S.-Venezuela tensions: Nicolas Maduro's 'No more Trump' rally. Watch this video to know more.

U.S.-Venezuela tensions: Nicolas Maduro's 'No more Trump' rally

The UN rights chief on Thursday intensified criticism of US sanctions targeting Venezuela, condemning the latest measures as "extremely broad" with the potential to exacerbate suffering among an already vulnerable population.

UN rights chief condemns latest US Venezuela sanctions

Venezuela’s government will skip a round of Norway-brokered talks on Thursday and Friday to protest a new set of U.S. sanctions meant to force President Nicolas Maduro from power, the Venezuelan information ministry said on Wednesday.

Venezuela: People protests against imposed sanctions

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