Nicolas Maduro makes first visit to Brazil in years as Venezuela sees better ties with region’s left-wing leaders.

Nicolas Maduro makes first visit to Brazil in years as Venezuela sees better ties with region’s left-wing leaders.
Conference in Colombian capital marks positive step, analysts say, but quick fix to Venezuelan crisis unlikely.
President Gustavo Petro calls on leaders from 19 countries and the EU to ‘rebuild the path of peace’ in Latin America.
Colombia President Gustavo Petro is hosting int’l meeting aimed at resolving political crisis in neighbouring Venezuela.
Fernando Blasi’s call reflects a sharp break from the opposition’s maximum pressure campaign of the past four years.
Washington does not recognise the government of Nicolas Maduro, and tensions between the two countries remain high.
The government of Nicolas Maduro has been criticised for barring potential challengers from seeking office.
Opposition rejects the Western choice for president, Juan Guaido, leaving Nicolas Maduro firmly in power.
Incoming left-wing president Lula has signalled he will seek to repair relations with the Maduro government.
Discussions in Mexico on Saturday to touch on humanitarian aid, US authorisation for Chevron to operate in Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and Gustavo Petro holding talks in Caracas as neighbouring countries repair relationship severed in 2019.
Human rights groups welcome two-year extension of UN mission, which Caracas condemns as ‘designed for interventionism’.
Easing of restrictions comes as neighbouring countries seek to normalise relations after years of tension.
Judge’s ruling upholds a 2019 decision by the World Bank awarding billions to US oil giant over asset expropriation.