U.S. journalist detained in Venezuela has been freed
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Jorge Ramos says he was detained in Venezuela
Venezuela is deporting American journalist Jorge Ramos who says he was detained for more than two hours at the presidential palace. He was interviewing President Nicolás Maduro at the time. Violent and deadly protests continue over U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó's challenge to Maduro's power. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Cúcata, Colombia, near the Venezuelan border.
"Not how you treat the press," says producer held in Venezuela
Maria Martinez-Guzman of Univision and anchor Jorge Ramos were among crew put into a dark room when an interview with Nicolás Maduro turned south
Journalists detained in Venezuela
Embattled Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro locked an American news reporter and his producer in a dark room and confiscated their equipment after they attempted to interview him earlier this week. Univision reporter Jorge Ramos traveled to Venezuela to ask Maduro questions about the country's economic instability. His producer Maria Martinez-Guzman joined CBSN to discuss what happened next.
Univision crew deported from Venezuela
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Guaidó plans to take over Venezuela presidency
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Pence vows support for Venezuelan opposition
Speaking in Colombia, Vice President Mike Pence called for the Venezuelan army to stop supporting President Nicolás Maduro. Pence also met with opposition leader Juan Guaidó and said the U.S. will continue to support the opposition until democracy is restored. Meanwhile, several American journalists were detained at the Venezuelan presidential palace. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
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Jorge Ramos says he was detained while interviewing Maduro
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Jorge Ramos briefly detained in Venezuela
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Pence announces new sanctions on Maduro
Vice President Mike Pence announced in Bogota, Colombia, Monday that the U.S. will move to impose a new round of sanctions on members of the Maduro regime amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Watch his remarks.
More sanctions against Maduro regime expected
Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó in Colombia Monday, as Venezuela's government cracks down again on protests. The U.S. is backing him to replace President Nicolás Maduro. Violent border clashes killed at least two people and injured hundreds more over the weekend. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Cúcata.
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