Trump And Bolsonaro Are Trying To Reboot US-Brazil Relations
President Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are touting their cooperation as a new era of U.S.-Brazil relations.
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Who Set Fire To Venezuela Aid? New Footage Gives A Clearer Picture
From Newsy and Bellingcat, video footage taken the day three aid trucks were burned on the Venezuelan border sheds more light on who started the fire.
Life In Venezuela During The Country's Devastating Blackouts
Venezuelans in the capital city of Caracas tell Newsy about how the country's massive blackout affected them.
At Least 10 Dead After School Shooting In Brazil
Authorities said two gunmen opened fire inside the school, which is in a suburb of Sao Paulo.
US To Withdraw Last Diplomatic Staff From Embassy In Venezuela
The U.S. State Department previously ordered all non-government employees and their families to leave Venezuela back in January.
| Katherine Biek
Massive Blackout Continues In Venezuela
A power outage in parts of Venezuela continues for a fifth day.
| Caitlin Baldwin
Venezuela Endures Massive Blackout
Venezuela faced a major blackout starting Thursday night.
| LeeAnne Lowry
US Puts More Pressure On Venezuela's Maduro To Step Down
U.S. officials announced plans to increase sanctions on foreign banks associated with Maduro, as well as revoke visas from high-ranking Venezuelans.
| LeeAnne Lowry
Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Safely Returns To Venezuela
Guaidó violated a travel ban when he left Venezuela, and international watchers didn't know what would happen when he tried to return.
US Puts Even More Sanctions On Venezuela
The sanctions apply to six Venezuelan government officials.
| Caitlin Baldwin
US-Venezuelan Standoff Untenable, But No Clear Way Forward
As both sides of the Venezuelan crisis entrench themselves in a standoff — the U.S. is running out of options for ways to resolve it.
US Announces Additional Sanctions On Venezuela
The sanctions will apply to more than 50 top officials and a state-owned oil company.
| Caitlin Baldwin
Foreign Aid Could Ignite A Crisis At Venezuelan Border
The U.S. has folded humanitarian aid into its strategy to pressure Nicolás Maduro out of office.
Maduro Says Russia Has Sent 300 Tons Of Humanitarian Aid To Venezuela
Venezuela is facing a huge economic and political crisis, but Maduro has turned down the U.S.' humanitarian aid in the past.
Trump Calls Venezuela's President A 'Cuban Puppet' In Speech
President Trump gave a speech in Miami and continued his push to force Venezuela's president out of power.
US Issues Travel Advisory For Haiti As Violent Protests Rage On
The U.S. State Department is telling Americans to stay away from Haiti as violent anti-government protests continue to wreak havoc in the country.
US Aid Gets Snared In Venezuela's Political Crisis
Venezuela's political crisis is preventing U.S. humanitarian aid from entering the country.
Researchers Warn Of Potential Health Issues After Brazil Dam Collapse
Researchers in Brazil say the dam collapse that left hundreds dead or missing last month could cause major health issues for residents.
Vale Workers Arrested In Connection To Brazil Dam Collapse
Brazil arrested several people in connection with Friday's deadly dam collapse, including three employees of the mining company that owns the dam.
US Gives Venezuelan Opposition Leader Control Over Some Assets
The State Department said this will "help Venezuela’s legitimate government safeguard those assets for the benefit of the Venezuelan people."
| Ahmed Jawadi
US Oil Sanctions On Venezuela Could Cut Both Ways
New U.S. sanctions on Venezuela will cause severe economic pain in the country, and could also hit U.S. oil companies as well.
US Commits To Ousting Maduro In Venezuela
New sanctions on Venezuela's oil company are the most direct pressure the U.S. has put on the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, to resign.
Venezuelan Military Diplomat In US Denounces President Maduro
This could have major implications for President Nicolás Maduro, who by and large has had the support of the Venezuelan military.
| LeeAnne Lowry
Venezuelan President Maduro Rejects Ultimatum From 4 Countries
Four European countries gave Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro eight days to call new elections, but he quickly rejected the ultimatum.
| LeeAnne Lowry
US Orders Non-Emergency Personnel To Leave Venezuela
The State Department's security alert comes after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has broken ties with the U.S.
| Katherine Biek
Nicolás Maduro Orders Venezuelan Diplomats To Leave US
His orders come a day after he announced he is breaking ties with the U.S.
| Ahmed Jawadi
Venezuela's Maduro Faces His Toughest Challenger Yet
With international support, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó might be the most serious challenger that the country's president has faced.
Russia Warns US And Others Against Military Intervention In Venezuela
The White House hasn't detailed what a U.S. intervention could look like, but President Trump has previously considered a military option.
Protests Erupt In Venezuela After Failed Military Revolt
According to Venezuela's defense ministry, a "small group" of national guardsmen tried to stage an uprising early Monday morning.
| Ahmed Jawadi
The US Might Stop Recognizing Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's President
The U.S. and several other countries have declared Maduro's presidency illegitimate.
| Ahmed Jawadi
