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UN chief calls for de-escalation around Venezuela
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UN chief calls for de-escalation around Venezuela

Venezuela accuses the US of "warmongering" after Washington increased pressure on Caracas with a blockade of oil ships. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a de-escalation
Trump orders Venezuela blockade
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Trump orders Venezuela blockade

US President Donald Trump has ordered a "total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, he writes on Truth Social.
Maduro condemns US actions: "Piracy"
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Maduro condemns US actions: "Piracy"

Maduro rages against “piracy” after the US seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and said the oil would be confiscated. The US also imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s relatives and companies in the socialist country
UN chief warns: Don't "destabilize" Venezuela
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UN chief warns: Don't "destabilize" Venezuela

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is urging restraint in the increasingly escalating situation between the US and Venezuela, while Moscow is expressing its support for Caracas.
Venezuelan National Guard accused of serious crimes
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Venezuelan National Guard accused of serious crimes

Venezuela's National Guard has committed serious violations and crimes against humanity for over a decade, a UN-mandated investigation has found.
Machado: Venezuela will be free
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Machado: Venezuela will be free

Venezuela will be free, states María Corina Machado – and defends support for the US's escalated Venezuela policy. Last night, the peace prize winner met her children for the first time in almost two years
The Peace Prize laureate's dangerous escape – in a wig and in a suit
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The Peace Prize laureate's dangerous escape – in a wig and in a suit

She made it through ten military checkpoints and crossed the Caribbean Sea in one go. With support from the United States, Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado arrived in Norway last night
Venezuela: US has stolen oil tanker
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Venezuela: US has stolen oil tanker

Venezuela accuses the United States of theft after American authorities seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
Machado: Of course I'm going back to Venezuela
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Machado: Of course I'm going back to Venezuela

María Corina Machado, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has arrived in Oslo - making her first public appearance in eleven months. "I just want to say that I am here today because many men and women risked their lives to get me to Oslo," she says in an interview with the BBC
Trump: Tanker seized off Venezuela
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Trump: Tanker seized off Venezuela

The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, according to President Donald Trump. A large tanker, very large, Trump tells reporters at the White House
Machado – symbol of the opposition to the Maduro regime
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Machado – symbol of the opposition to the Maduro regime

A fearless activist, a courageous liberator, a face of the opposition to the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. That is how María Corina Machado, who has now been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, is described
Machado didn't make it in time – his daughter accepted the award
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Machado didn't make it in time – his daughter accepted the award

María Corina Machado has been formally awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Venezuelan democracy fighter is on her way to Oslo – but did not make it in time for the award ceremony
Unclear whereabouts of Peace Prize laureate – press conference cancelled
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Unclear whereabouts of Peace Prize laureate – press conference cancelled

Where is Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado? She is scheduled to receive her prize on Wednesday, but the Nobel Institute says it does not know where she is, and the traditional press conference has been canceled.
Venezuela recruits thousands of new soldiers
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Venezuela recruits thousands of new soldiers

In Venezuela, 5,600 new soldiers have been sworn in. The addition to the country's army comes at the same time as the United States increases military pressure on the oil-producing country
Peace Prize laureate Machado comes to Oslo
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Peace Prize laureate Machado comes to Oslo

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will be in Oslo to receive her peace prize.
Trump in Latin America: "Some kind of power intoxication"
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Trump in Latin America: "Some kind of power intoxication"

Argentina, Colombia, Honduras and above all Venezuela. The US is now trying, in some cases militarily, to control the development of a growing number of countries in Latin America
Maduro on Trump talks: Heartfelt
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Maduro on Trump talks: Heartfelt

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says his conversation with US President Donald Trump, held 10 days ago, was cordial. Trump has previously confirmed that they spoke by phone
Maduro: Not interested in “a slave’s peace”
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Maduro: Not interested in “a slave’s peace”

Venezuela will not agree to a “slave’s peace” with the United States. That was the message delivered by the Latin American country’s leader Nicolás Maduro to thousands of supporters on Monday
Media: Trump demanded Maduro's resignation
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Media: Trump demanded Maduro's resignation

US President Donald Trump has given Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro an ultimatum: Resign immediately and be freed from the country – or risk attack, the Miami Herald reports. Maduro's counter-demands angered Washington and led to the severing of ties
Trump confirms talks with Maduro
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Trump confirms talks with Maduro

US President Donald Trump has spoken on the phone with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, Trump confirms.
Sources: Trump has spoken with Maduro
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Sources: Trump has spoken with Maduro

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro late last week, several sources told The New York Times.
US expected to escalate threats against Venezuela
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US expected to escalate threats against Venezuela

A suspected drug cartel in Venezuela is expected to be added to the US list of terrorist organizations on Monday. The cartel is believed to have close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro – a decision seen as an escalation of US threats against the government in Caracas
Several companies cancel flights to Venezuela
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Several companies cancel flights to Venezuela

Six airlines have canceled flights to and from Venezuela since the US issued a warning.
US warns civil aviation against flying over Venezuela
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US warns civil aviation against flying over Venezuela

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning airlines to avoid flying over Venezuelan airspace due to “increased military activity” in the region.
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