Venezuela

Honduras and Paraguay coups raise questions about Venezuela

May 6, 2015 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

So far the U.S. has held back in regard to Venezuela, though it applauds destabilization there.

Today in history: U.S. invasion of Dominican Republic teaches lessons today

April 28, 2015 By Art Perlo

The U.S. invasion was justified as protecting American lives. Within days, this was changed to "preventing a Communist takeover."

U.S. sanctions against Venezuela draw objections worldwide

March 13, 2015 By Emile Schepers

President Obama said the situation in Venezuela represents a danger to U.S. interests; protests against that statement occurred all over the world.

U.S. escalates tensions with Venezuela

March 12, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Obama activated sanctions against Venezuela last Monday, which had been approved by Congress and signed by himself.

Venezuela denounces coup attempt

February 18, 2015 By Emile Schepers

On Feb. 12, the left wing government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that it had nipped in the bud a plan to carry out a coup d'etat.