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Germany's Latin America and the Caribbean Director Marian Schuegraf arrives for the inaugural meeting of the International Contact Group on Venezuela, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

The Latest: Puerto Rico says aid en route to Venezuela

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In this Feb. 4, 2019 photo, diabetes patient Aminta Villamizar lies on her bed next to a statue of Dr. Jose Greogrio Hernandez, a 19th century Venezuelan doctor who treated the poor and is revered throughout the country as a saint, in Caracas, Venezuela. “I was a person who worked my entire life, but this sickness destroyed me,” she said, complaining of joint pain and blurry vision. “If we don’t receive help, we’ll have to resign ourselves to God’s will.” (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Venezuela’s political fight could snarl rush to ship aid in

By JOSHUA GOODMAN and CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

In this Feb. 4, 2019 photo, diabetes patient Aminta Villamizar, 83, is lifted into her bed by her grandson Antonio, in Caracas, Venezuela. Villamizar, a retired cleaning woman, has lost her right leg and two toes on her left one because she can’t find enough insulin to stave off diabetes. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Politics prevail in rush to supply Venezuela much-needed aid

By JOSHUA GOODMAN and CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

A man shouts during a protest against U.S. intervention in Venezuela, outside the U.S embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accuses the United States of trying to orchestrate a coup against him, and that allegation has resonance among many in a region where Washington has a long history of interventions — military and otherwise. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

The Latest: Venezuelan man urges military to let in US aid

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Sen. Rubio to take Venezuelan exile to State of the Union

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Venezuela Oil Sanctions Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Why the Trump administration must walk a fine line when imposing sanctions on Venezuela

By Ken Blackwell

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, shakes hands with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via AP) ** FILE **

Vladimir Putin backs Nicolas Maduro with military contractors to Venezuela

By Martin Arostegui — Special to The Washington Times

Venezuelan migrants return to their country after buying groceries in La Parada, on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, on the border with Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. More than a dozen European Union countries endorsed Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the county's interim president on Monday, piling the pressure on embattled President Nicolas Maduro to resign and clear the way for a new presidential election. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

AP Explains: Cucuta, Colombia _ The gateway into Venezuela

By MANUEL RUEDA - Associated Press

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a statement at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. Sanchez told reporters &quot;we are working for the return of full democracy in Venezuela&quot;, as Spain, France, and Sweden join countries that have recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the nation's interim president. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

European nations raise pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro

By BARRY HATTON - Associated Press

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, center, who has declared himself the interim president of Venezuela, greets supporters as he arrives at a demonstration demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Momentum is growing for Venezuela's opposition movement led by Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests Saturday, escalating pressure on Maduro to step down.(AP Photo/Juan Carlos Hernandez)

EU countries step up pressure on Venezuela’s defiant Maduro

By Barry Hatton - Associated Press

Supporters of President Nicolas Maduro wave Venezuelan national flags during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Maduro called the rally to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the late President Hugo Chavez's rise to power. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

The Latest: Lima Group urges Venezuela troops to let aid in

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Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, center, who has declared himself the interim president of Venezuela, greets supporters as he arrives at a demonstration demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Momentum is growing for Venezuela's opposition movement led by Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests Saturday, escalating pressure on Maduro to step down.(AP Photo/Juan Carlos Hernandez)

Venezuela’s Guaido urges military defections amid protests

By MANUEL RUEDA and FABIOLA SANCHEZ - Associated Press

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has declared himself the interim president of Venezuela, speaks to supporters at a nationwide demonstration demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Flanked by his wife Fabiana Rosales, Guaido said humanitarian assistance will begin flowing into the crisis-wracked country within the next few days, despite the objections of President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Venezuelan opposition targeted by internet censors

By MANUEL RUEDA - Associated Press

Anti-government protesters wave Venezuelan national flags as they take part in a demonstration demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Momentum is growing for Venezuela's opposition movement led by self-declared interim president Juan Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests Saturday, escalating pressure on Maduro to step down. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Donald Trump says Venezuela military action an option

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores greet supporters as they arrive at a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Maduro called the rally to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the late President Hugo Chavez's rise to power. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Turkey backs Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela president in break with NATO allies

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Vice President Mike Pence, left, shakes Pedro Mena's hand at Iglesia Doral Jesus Worship Center during a round table discussion on the political crisis in Venezuela on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Doral, Fla. Mena was handing over a folder to Pence with actions recommended by a group of Venezuela exiles in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Venezuela crisis resonates loudly in battleground Florida

By GARY FINEOUT - Associated Press

An anti-government protester wears Venezuelan flag motif sunglasses during a demonstration demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Momentum is growing for Venezuela's opposition movement led by self-declared interim president Juan Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests Saturday, escalating pressure on Maduro to step down. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

The Latest: Austria joins in pressure for Venezuela election

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Anti-government protesters gather for the start of a nationwide demonstration demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Momentum is growing for Venezuela's opposition movement led by lawmaker Juan Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests Saturday, escalating pressure on embattled Maduro to step down. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

The Latest: Thousands rally in Spain to support Guaido

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Report: Iran’s president supports Venezuela’s government

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