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Caracas will hand over 10 Americans and free political prisoners as part of swap
Small nation seeks support from US as Caracas eyes annexation of oil-rich region, says vice-president
Dust-up with a smaller neighbour would distract Venezuelans from the dire economy.
In the disputed territory of Essequibo, fears of invasion mount following Caracas referendum
Washington should reimpose full sanctions on President Maduro’s authoritarian government
President Maduro claims mandate to incorporate Essequibo region but imminent war may be a ‘bluff’
Fear rises in Georgetown as Caracas claims ‘overwhelming’ mandate to exploit deposits in disputed Essequibo region
‘Consultative’ referendum is latest escalation of border dispute between the South American neighbours
Vote on annexing 160,000 sq km of jungle has prompted concerns in the region
Biden administration likely to be angered by ruling against María Corina Machado after US eased sanctions
Washington should reimpose sanctions swiftly if Maduro fails to budge
Move undermines electoral deal ahead of 2024 poll that allowed Washington to grant sanctions relief
Banned candidate’s triumph in opposition primary adds to hurdles after sanctions eased
Opposition economic liberal banned from running for public office by Maduro government she hopes to unseat in election next year
Easing of sanctions hands windfall to hedge funds that bought Caracas’s debt at knockdown prices
Washington says it would reinstate oil and mining restrictions if promises to opposition are not met
Veni Vidi Venny?
Deal to hold presidential elections next year could lead to easing of US-led oil sanctions
It didn’t have to happen this way
Funds hope an easing of US sanctions will trigger big gains for bonds trading at fraction of face value
PwC is planning to give up millions of dollars of consulting work for its US audit clients
Hugo Carvajal is alleged to have been part of a state-backed cartel trafficking drugs into America for two decades
María Corina Machado was poised to challenge Nicolás Maduro in 2024 election
Maduro victory in upcoming elections would lead to further suffering and outward migration, says María Corina Machado
Latin American leaders’ embrace of authoritarian president curtails west’s ability to press for free and fair elections
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