The countries’ opposition is unlikely to be enough to block the deal in Friday’s vote

The country has been accused of holding political prisoners by human rights organizations

The leaders of the US and Colombia spoke on the phone after tensions escalated between them over Venezuela

The US Secretary of State said to Congress the aim is to stabilize the country, recover its oil production and oversee its democratic transition

The legislative body is analyzing Donald Trump’s swap line with Buenos Aires. It could limit the funds or require further information

The oil will be sold at market price and the earnings will be controlled by him, to ‘benefit the people of Venezuela and the US,’ the president said

The Argentine president was one of the few Latin American leaders who celebrated the Venezuelan leader’s capture

Human rights groups warned that this ‘opens the door to abuse’ as it leaves the interpretation of what constitutes backing up to the authorities

Members warned against ‘normalising unilateral force,’ while the US Ambassador said there is ‘no war against Venezuela or its people’