'US should realize that world has changed' - Venezuelan VP (RT Exclusive Video):
The US has lots of troubles dealing with other nations as they haven't come to grips with the new global reality, Venezuelan Vice-President Nicolas Maduro told RT in an exclusive interview. He also spoke about the health of President Chavez. Ref. Source 3
US wavers on Maduro as Venezuelan president
Venezuela's opposition leaders feared persecution over post-election protests while the US government backed their calls for a recount and said today it was still deciding if it would recognize President-elect Nicolas Maduro. Ref. Source 3
US Granted Venezuela Permission To Enter Airspace — State Dept
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WASHINGTON (AFP) — The United States said Friday it granted access to its airspace so Venezuela's president can fly to China, denying claims by Caracas that permission was denied.
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Venezuelan diplomats expelled by U.S. In retaliation:
Three Venezuelan diplomats were ordered out of the United States on Tuesday in response to their government's decision to boot three U.S. Officials from Venezuela, including the highest-ranking U.S. Envoy in the country. Ref. Source 5
US ship detained by Venezuela in Guyana disputed waters:
The vessel - the Teknik Perdana - was surveying the seafloor on Thursday when it was approached by a Venezuelan navy vessel and forced to sail to Venezuela's Margarita Island. At least five US citizens are on board, the company said. Ref. Source 1
Venezuela Siezes Houston Company Oil Rigs :
The seizure started Thursday after a judge in the state of Anzoategui entered a Superior depot and ordered the company to hand over the rigs to an affiliate of state-owned PDVSA. Four members of the local police and national guard are overseeing the equipment's removal. Ref. Source 8