Venezuela

Venezuela

US Refuses to Recognize New Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

In Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro equated the opposition to a conspiracy and claimed his government had information about a plot coming from the United States. US Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States might have "serious questions about the viability of that government".

Venezuela's Chavez In Surprise Return From Cuba

(Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a surprise return from Cuba on Monday more than two months after surgery for cancer that has jeopardized his 14-year rule of the South American OPEC member.

Exclusive: Brazil Wants Venezuela Election If Chavez Dies - Sources

Brazil is urging Venezuela's government to hold elections as quickly as possible if President Hugo Chavez dies, senior officials told Reuters on Monday, a major intervention by Latin America's regional powerhouse that could help ensure a smoother leadership transition in Caracas.

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