The United States expresses concern about arrest of mayors in Venezuela

The US Department of State called for the end of violence

EL UNIVERSAL

Thursday March 20, 2014  04:40 PM

Through its spokesperson, Jen Psaki, the US Department of State expressed on Thursday its concerns about the detention of two opposition mayors in Venezuela, and called on authorities for the release of people unfairly held in custody, AFP reported.

The US also called for the end of restrictions to the freedom of press and made an appeal for an inclusive dialogue with all Venezuelans from the political spectrum.

The spokesperson remarked that Venezuela should stop violence against its own citizens and opposition leaders.

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Capriles: The gov't fears depolarization able to unite Venezuelans

The opposition leader seized the opportunity to ask dissenters to "control their feelings" in light of citizens' reactions to the latest events in Venezuela

EL UNIVERSAL

Thursday March 20, 2014  05:38 PM

Venezuelan opposition Governor Henrique Capriles described the Government's latest moves as mere fascism and said mobilization of people is the way to address it.  

Capriles remarked that the Government showed on Wednesday clear signs of its lack of commitment to dialogue or peace. He stressed that authorities are just propelling the right scenarios to continue with the country's current conflict. "What is behind this? It must be something dark. A Government which has been talking about a coup for one month has surely considered a self-coup," said Capriles during the demonstration held in Caracas on Thursday morning.

The opposition leader seized the opportunity to ask dissenters to "control their feelings" in light of citizens' reactions to the latest events in Venezuela. "This is not the time to go nuts! The Government seeks (protests) end in violence. They fear depolarization able to unite Venezuelans".

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National Electoral Council works on election of new San Diego mayor

Sandra Oblitas, a director of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE), gave the news

VÍCTOR LA CRUZ |  EL UNIVERSAL

Thursday March 20, 2014  01:40 PM

Sandra Oblitas, a director of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE), disclosed that having received a notice issued by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) on absolute absence of Enzo Scarano, the mayor of San Diego municipality in Valencia, the capital city of Carabobo state, "the date for a new election" will be provided soon.

Earlier, on Thursday, the San Diego Municipal Council appointed Pablo Antonio Domínguez as deputy mayor. On Wednesday evening, the TSJ sentenced Scarano to imprisonment for 10 months and 15 days and also ordered his removal for alleged contempt of court.

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Parlatino upholds by unanimity visit of Unasur's committee to Venezuela

The group's Vice-President Roy Daza pointed out that Unasur's resolution supports three pillars: "It strongly condemns violence in Venezuela," supports "democracy and Venezuela's democratic institutions," and finally approves the creation a "a Foreign Ministers Committee to accompany, support, and advise on the building of a constructive and wide political dialogue"

EL UNIVERSAL

Tuesday March 18, 2014  04:15 PM

The Venezuelan Parliamentary Group for the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) unanimously endorsed a resolution from the Union of South American States (Unasur) during its Special Meeting of Foreign Ministers. The resolution provides for the establishment of a Foreign Ministers Committee to visit Venezuela in order to assess and collaborate along with national political forces in the peace talks expected to end violent actions in Venezuela.

The group's Vice-President Roy Daza pointed out that Unasur's resolution supports three pillars: "It strongly condemns  violence in Venezuela," supports "democracy and Venezuela's democratic institutions," and finally approves the creation a "a Foreign Ministers Committee to accompany, support, and advise in the building of a constructive and wide political dialogue, oriented to restore peaceful coexistence."

Venezuelan dissenter: Protests will remain as long as there is crisis

"Nicolás is afraid of debate, as he knows that he lacks allegations on human rights abuses"

EL UNIVERSAL

Tuesday March 18, 2014  12:50 PM

On Tuesday, during an interview with a radio station, Venezuelan leader and Miranda state governor Henrique Capriles Radonski said that street protests will remain in Venezuela as long as there is social crisis, including insecurity, scarcity, inflation, and human rights abuses.

Capriles Radonski reiterated that if the Venezuelan government does not rectify with regard to social unrest, people will skip over it.

He upheld his readiness to hold a debate with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in order to actually deal with the plight undergone by Venezuelans.

Maduro says the US is obviously seeking to overthrow him

"Every message sent by the US Government is intended to fuel the flame of violence that is put off every day" thanks to the work of the police and the military.

EL UNIVERSAL

Friday March 14, 2014  11:24 PM

President Nicolás Maduro said on Friday it is "obvious" that the US government seeks to "overthrow" his government through the protests hitting Venezuela since February.

"It is clear: the United States has openly taken over the leadership of the overthrow of the Government of Venezuela. Consequently, the US Government is currently the hostage to the lobby of Republicans and the right-wing in Miami," said Maduro in a press conference with local and foreign press.

"Take it easy... You are pushing President (Barack) Obama to the edge of a cliff," because you are failing to promote political destabilization in Venezuela, Maduro told the lobbyists.

Further, Maduro acknowledged "abuses" and "excesses" have been perpetrated, adding that 21 officers have been arrested and are facing trial.

He added that "only" 558 students remain in jail, out of 1,529 detainees. Maduro explained that 150 people will remain in custody because they were arrested while carrying firearms.

"Every message sent by the US Government is intended to fuel the flame of violence that is put off every day" thanks to the work of the police and the military," said Maduro, DPA reported.