Fabiola Sanchez

Fabiola Sanchez

December 02, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Mexico President Reaches Midterm With High Approval Rating

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador held a massive rally in Mexico City Wednesday to mark the midway point in his six-year term with polls…

By Fabiola Sánchez

5 minute read

July 23, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Much of Venezuela in the Dark Again After Massive Blackout

The power in the capital went out Monday afternoon and immediately backed up traffic as stop lights and the subway stopped working during rush hour.

By Fabiola Sanchez and Joshua Goodman

5 minute read

March 12, 2019 | Daily Business Review

US Pulling Last Diplomats From Venezuela Amid Power Crisis

The announcement came from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a tweet shortly before midnight Monday and comes as Venezuela struggles to restore electricity following four days of blackouts around the country.

By Fabiola Sanchez and Scott Smith

7 minute read

February 20, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Deadly Crackdown Stokes Fear Among Protesters in Venezuela

At least 43 people have been killed in a round of protests that began last month, when Juan Guaido, the head of the opposition-controlled congress, declared himself interim president of the crisis-wracked country.

By Fabiola Sanchez

6 minute read

April 26, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Venezuela Threatens to Exit OAS as Pressure on Maduro Mounts

Venezuela is threatening to pull out of the Organization of American States as the socialist government's response to political unrest that has been blamed for 26 deaths in recent weeks draws rebuke from the hemisphere's major powers.

By Fabiola Sanchez and Joshua Goodman

8 minute read

February 16, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Venezuela Shuts Off CNN in Spanish After Criticizing Story

Venezuela's government pulled CNN in Spanish from the nation's airwaves, shutting off the news channel after officials angrily criticized a report alleging the country's diplomats sold passports to members of a Middle East terror group.

By Fabiola Sanchez

6 minute read

December 19, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Venezuela Leader Says Cash Crackdown a Victory Over Foes

Venezuela's president said that the sudden decision to scrap the country's most-used currency bill was an economic triumph over the country's enemies even as the government sent troops and police to cities where riots and looting broke out over the measure.

By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press

5 minute read

September 16, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Venezuela's Resort Island Devastated by Economic Crisis

Margarita Island was once mobbed with international tourists who loved the sparkling blue water, fine white sand and flawless sunny days. Now, swimming pools are empty, toilets don't flush and many hotels can't afford to offer meal service.

By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press

8 minute read

July 13, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Venezuela Turns to Its Military to Combat Food Shortages

Venezuela's military is getting a major promotion as the socialist-run country struggles to combat severe shortages and stave off food riots.

By Fabiola Sanchez and Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

6 minute read

July 12, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Venezuela to Seize Kimberly-Clark Factory as Production Ends

Venezuela's government said it will seize a factory belonging to Kimberly-Clark Corp. after the U.S. personal care giant said it was no longer possible to manufacture in this crisis-wracked South American nation.

By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press

4 minute read