Carrie Kahn
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Latin American Left responds to the Trump's pledge to take over of Venezuelan oil
Latin America's left is in disarray after the seizure of Nicolas Maduro and the U.S.'s pledge to take over Venezuela's oil industry. Many on the left are changing their rhetoric about President Trump.
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A closer look at Venezuela's new leadership
Other than President Maduro, Venezuela's new leadership looks a lot like the old. We look at who's in charge.
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Venezuelan authorities detain more than a dozen international journalists
Venezuelan authorities detained more than a dozen international journalists Monday, a media advocacy group says. Most of them have since been released, but the move has members of the press concerned.
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Venezuela's government rejects U.S. claims as Caracas shows loyalty to Maduro
Venezuela's state media condemns the capture of President Nicolás Maduro as pro-government rallies and armed civilian patrols emerge in Caracas.
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Trump says U.S. carried out 'large-scale strike' against Venezuela
NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest with NPR international correspondent Carrie Kahn.
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U.S. hit Venezuela with 'large-scale strike,' captured Nicolás Maduro, Trump says
President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
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The reason behind the flip-flop boycott in Brazil
Angry over a new ad campaign for the famous Brazilian sandal brand Havaianas, the right is trying to get consumers to boycott the iconic flip flops.
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Crime fears drive South America's sharp turn to the right
From tough-on-crime politics to uneasy ties with Washington, Latin America's year-end story is one of a decisive rightward turn, insecurity at home and a more complicated relationship with the US.
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Coast Guard pursues oil tanker Trump administration says evaded Venezuela blockade
The Trump administration continued its pressure campaign against Venezuela's president over the weekend, enforcing a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from the country.
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Venezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. Blockade
President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president. Venezuelans tell us that in a country long battered by shortages, it’s just another crisis to endure.
