Trump base largely quiet after Maduro arrest
Few senior conservative lawmakers have criticized the move, thanks in part to a months-long campaign to quell opposition within the GOP.
Few senior conservative lawmakers have criticized the move, thanks in part to a months-long campaign to quell opposition within the GOP.
The government plans to slash administrative costs, impose a tax on local companies’ profits, and charge a levy on undeveloped land.
The figures could be a sign that spending cuts by the government and Public Investment Fund companies are hitting the job market.
Saudi forces bombed Yemen’s Mukalla port on Dec. 30, targeting what it said were weapons and combat vehicles sent from the UAE to STC forces.
U.S. forces attacked Venezuela and abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a Saturday night raid. About 80 people were reportedly killed, including 32 Cubans. Democracy Now! speaks with Andreína Chávez, a Venezuelan reporter based in Caracas, who calls the strikes an “imperialist attack.” Trump also said the U.S. would take the oil from Venezuela, which has the world’s largest proven reserves.
The deposed Venezuelan leader is due in court on drugs and weapons charges.
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US leaders have differed on the extent of Washington’s involvement, and elections do not appear to be immediately forthcoming.
Venezuela controls the world’s biggest known oil reserves.