Venezuela government says foes seek to slam it at Oscars


  • World
  • Sunday, 02 Mar 2014

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's government said "right-wing extremists" were lobbying in Hollywood for movie stars to denounce President Nicolas Maduro's socialist administration from the stage at Sunday's Academy Awards.

Venezuela has been rocked by its worst unrest in a decade, with at least 17 people killed in violence around opposition demonstrations and clashes between hooded protesters, security forces, and pro-government militants.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Britain and NATO allies must spend more, be tougher, UK's Cameron to say
UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports
Roundup: U.S. crude supplies up, other petroleum data mixed
Rains return to flooded southern Brazil, interrupting rescues
U.S. stocks end mixed, Dow extending winning streak
U.S. oil imports, exports up last week
U.S. crude oil production unchanged last week
California health department warns fake Botox injections causing hospitalizations, serious reactions
Deadly storms claim 100 lives, damage 100,000 homes in south Brazil
Advancing in Ukraine, Russia to mark victory in World War Two

Others Also Read