William Neuman
Friday, March 7, 2014 - 00:00
A group of six human rights special rapporteurs were asking the Venezuelan government to provide information on the alleged episodes of torture, arbitrary detention and use of force.
Thursday, March 6, 2014 - 00:00
In a speech on Wednesday beside Mr. Chavez's tomb, Mr. Maduro was more combative than conciliatory
Monday, March 3, 2014 - 00:00
While the poor are often hit especially hard by these troubles, the protests shaking the capital this month have been dominated by the city’s middle- and upper-class residents
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 00:00
Yet the charges also appeared to be part of growing intrigue swirling around the intelligence service and possible maneuvers within the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 00:00
Students (...) have a variety of homemade weapons - mortars to lob, small noisy explosives, miniature firebombs, slingshots, clubs and nasty-looking things called Miguelitos made from hoses festooned with nails.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 00:00
Mr. Maduro says the protesters are fascists conducting a coup against his government. He has largely refused to acknowledge their complaints, focusing instead on violence linked to the unrest.
Friday, February 21, 2014 - 00:00
The only television station that regularly broadcast voices critical of the government was sold last year, and the new owners have softened its news coverage.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 00:00
A prominent Venezuelan opposition leader surrendered to the authorities on Tuesday in the midst of a large crowd of supporters who tried to block his arrest on accusations that he was responsible for violence that erupted during recent antigovernment prot
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 00:00
With a growing economy, a reduced debt and an enviable rainy-day fund, Bolivia has become a nation whose fiscal policy is praised by international financial institutions.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 00:00
He did not say exactly what the officials had done to deserve expulsion, nor did he identify them, saying they had claimed to be visiting private universities to offer visas to students.