Tensions have again flared up in Venezuela as the opposition launches a 24-hour nationwide strike amid ongoing anti-government protests. The opposition called the walkout in protest at President Nicolas Maduro’s plan to rewrite the constitution. From Caracas, Press TV’s correspondent Jesus Silva brings us the story.
TEHRAN, July 6, YJC -A crowd of people believed to have been the supporters of the Venezuelan government have stormed the opposition-held Congress in the capital, Caracas, beating and injuring lawmakers in the latest escalation of violence in the Latin American country.
TEHRAN, June 29, YJC - Iran said the conflict gripping Venezuela could be best resolved through dialog without any foreign interference as tensions escalate between warring sides in the oil-rich South American country.
TEHRAN, June 29, YJC - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has vowed to fend off a “coup attempt,” shortly after a grenade and gunfire attack on key government buildings in the country’s capital.
TEHRAN, June 28, YJC -Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says a police helicopter has carried out a “terrorist” attacked against the country’s Supreme Court.
TEHRAN, June 22, YJC - Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez has stepped down from her post to run for a seat in the controversial new Constituent Assembly.
TEHRAN, June 16, YJC - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has blasted US Vice President Mike Pence for questioning democracy in the South American state, calling his comments nauseating.
TEHRAN, June 1, YJC - Security forces in Venezuela have clashed with thousands of anti-government demonstrators rallying against President Nicolas Maduro amid continuing unrest in the Latin American country.
TEHRAN, May 28, YJC -Anti-government protesters have clashed with police in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, as unrest continues in the Latin American country.
TEHRAN, May 23, YJC - Thousands of doctors have rallied in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, against President Nicolas Maduro amid the unrest which has claimed over 50 lives in the country over the past weeks.
TEHRAN, May 23, YJC -Thousands of doctors have rallied in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, against President Nicolas Maduro amid the unrest which has claimed over 50 people dead in the country over the past weeks.
TEHRAN, May 21, YJC - More than 200,000 people in Venezuela have staged anti-government protests across the Latin American country, marking the 50th day of rallies against President Nicolas Maduro.
TEHRAN, May 16, YJC -Thousands of opposition supporters in Venezuela have blocked roads across the country and set buildings ablaze in fresh anti-government demonstrations amid reports of two more deaths in the mayhem.
TEHRAN, May 3, YJC -Venezuela’s opposition supporters are set to stage a massive rally in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday to protest President Nicolas Maduro’s bid to write a new constitution.
TEHRAN, April 24, YJC - A Venezuelan national has reportedly died less than a week after she sustained injuries to her head during pro-government demonstrations in the capital Caracas.
TEHRAN, April 18, YJC - Venezuela’s defense minister has rejected a call by the opposition to turn on President Nicolas Maduro, declaring the army’s loyalty to the leader as the country is bracing for a large protest rally against the government.
TEHRAN, April 13, YJC - The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the country supports dialog between the Venezuelan government and the opposition aimed at diffusing tensions in the Latin American country.