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ON THE BRINK: Violence Erupts in Venezuela, Opposition Trucks ‘SLAM’ into Maduro’s Military

posted by Hannity Staff - 2.22.19

The political crisis in Venezuela turned violent Friday as forces loyal to opposition leader Juan Guaido clashed with socialist President Nicolas Maduro’s military in an attempt to admit American aid into the impoverished country.

“Trucks driven by supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido nearly rammed into a blockade by security forces still loyal to embattled President Nicolas Maduro in an attempt to reach aid in Colombia,” reports Fox News.

“Images show a red truck trying to forcefully pass through a checkpoint in Mariara, in northern Venezuela a few hours outside of Caracas, on Thursday as the security forces appeared to stand their ground,” adds the article.

The clashes come just weeks after the Trump administration officially recognized Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela following a highly-contested national election.

Read the full report at Fox News.

ANOTHER TERM: Venezuela’s Socialist President Sworn-in for SECOND SIX-Year Term

posted by Hannity Staff - 1.10.19

Venezuela’s socialist President Nicolas Maduro was sworn-in for his second six-year term Thursday; sparking outrage from world leaders and local activists demanding the brutal leader resign from office.

“Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was being sworn in to a second term Thursday amid international calls for him to step down and a devastating economic crisis, but with some long-time friends in attendance both from abroad and at home,” writes the Associated Press.

“A dozen Latin American governments and Canada in a coalition have rejected the legitimacy of Maduro’s next term, and Washington has sanctioned top officials in his government,” adds the article.

Venezuela’s crumbling economy has forced millions to flee the socialist country, where recent polling shows upwards of 80% of the population struggle to find food on a daily basis.

Read the full report at the Associated Press.

BREAKING NOW: President Trump Recognizes Opposition Leader as ‘Interim President’ of Venezuela

posted by Hannity Staff - 1.23.19

President Donald Trump officially recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the interim President of Venezuela Wednesday; raising the stakes in the United States fierce opposition to socialist President Nicolas Maduro.

“In its role as the only legitimate branch of government duly elected by the Venezuelan people, the National Assembly invoked the country’s constitution to declare Nicolas Maduro illegitimate, and the office of the presidency therefore vacant,” Trump said in a statement. “The people of Venezuela have courageously spoken out against Maduro and his regime and demanded freedom and the rule of law.”

“Shortly before Trump’s statement, Guaido said in a webcast from a protest in Caracas that he would assume the powers of the Venezuela presidency. He invoked a constitutional amendment that allows for the head of the legislature to lead a caretaker government until new elections can be held,” writes Bloomberg

Read the full report here.

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