Luisa Ortega

Venezuela ex-prosecutor says she has evidence of Maduro corruption

Venezuela's top prosecutor says she has "a lot" of proof implicating the president in a corruption scheme, and warns that her life remains in danger.

Venezuela's Maduro says relations with US at an all-time low

Earlier this month US President Donald Trump slammed Nicolas Maduro, saying the US had many options for Venezuela including a possible military operation if necessary.

Colombia lends a hand to Venezuela's sacked chief prosecutor

Ex-chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega, who fled Venezuela after being hit with charges of alleged corruption, was offered asylum by Colombia as it joined other countries in criticising President Nicolas Maduro's rule.

Venezuela's sacked chief prosecutor arrives in Colombia

Colombian migration authorities confirmed that Luisa Ortega Diaz and her husband German Ferrer landed in Bogota aboard a private plane from Aruba.

Venezuela using excessive force to suppress protests, says UN

The opposition, which controls the legislature, has been sidelined and its leaders are under threat of arrest after organising protests.

Constituent Assembly could make or break Venezuela

President Nicolas Maduro's attempt to end Venezuela's constitutional crisis starts work on Friday. But the opposition and countries critical of Maduro dispute the new body's legitimacy.

US hits Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro with financial sanctions

The sanctions freeze any assets Maduro may have in US jurisdictions and bar Americans from doing business with him. Maduro says the sanctions reflect Trump's "desperation" and "hatred" for Venezuela's socialist government.

Venezuela high court, top prosecutor in political showdown

The defiant chief prosecutor, Luisa Ortega, has emerged as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's most-feared critic.

Maduro says Supreme Court attacked from police helicopter

Venezuela's President Maduro warns that he and supporters would take up arms if his socialist government was violently overthrown by "Washington-backed opponents" who have been on the streets since April.

Venezuela chief prosecutor says intel agents threatening her family

Luisa Ortega says her family is being harassed and followed by intelligence agents since she challenged President Nicolas Maduro.

Maduro says Venezuela will hold referendum on constitutional reform

Venezuela's attorney general, Luisa Ortega, says Maduro's plan to create a new congress threatens to "eliminate" democracy.

Venezuela protesters target military base, clash with police

Clash between riot police and angry protesters marks the latest violence in nearly two months of unrest in which 58 people have died.