Venezuela’s ousted prosecutor accuses Maduro of corruption
BRASILIA - Venezuela's recently ousted chief prosecutor on Wednesday accused President Nicolas Maduro of participating in acts of corruption, saying she would turn over proof that would help other countries prosecute. Luisa More...
Colombia offers asylum to ousted Venezuela prosecutor
BOGOTA - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Monday offered asylum to Venezuela’s ousted chief prosecutor, who fled to the country last week. Luisa Ortega arrived in Colombia on Friday with her husband More...
Venezuela’s dissident state prosecutor expects to be fired
CARACAS - Venezuela’s pro-government Supreme Court heard a petition on Tuesday to remove dissident state prosecutor Luisa Ortega, who was expecting the ax after alleging rights abuses and erosion of democracy More...
Venezuela’s embattled Chief Prosecutor asks for protection as rift with government deepens
CARACAS - Friction between Venezuela’s chief prosecutor and President Nicolas Maduro’s administration has been intensifying since she challenged a Supreme Court decision in late March that dissolved the opposition-controlled More...
Venezuela’s former National Guard chief charged, street clashes continue
CARACAS - Venezuela’s Attorney General Luisa Ortega on Thursday announced charges against the former head of the national guard, accusing him of systematic human rights violations during sometimes deadly anti-government More...
Venezuela Chief Prosecutor becomes opposition hero after breaking ranks with government
CARACAS - Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has gone from zero to hero in the eyes of the opposition after breaking ranks with the government of President Nicolas Maduro over his efforts to consolidate power. Venezuela’s More...
