Venezuelan 'Gigante' José Altuve Will Be 'Astro For Life,' After Agreeing to a $125M Contract Extension
This new 5-year, $125 million deal will see Altuve make $30 million each season from 2025-27
The U.S. Increases Urgent Military Aid to Guyana as Border Tensions with Venezuela Continue
The Biden administration pledged to help Guyana buy new aircraft helicopters, military drones and radar technology
Venezuela's Maduro Says his Party Will Win This Year's Elections "One Way or the Other"
The country's political scene has been further shaken up during these past weeks as the main opposition leader continues to be banned from running
Latin Women In Sports: Yulimar Rojas, a Source of Pride for Venezuelans and Latinos in General
After winning silver in Rio 2016, Rojas won the gold in Tokyo 2020
What Is 'Money Badger'? The U.S. Secret Operation to Build Drug-Trafficking Cases Against Venezuelan Leaders
According to media reports, authorities knew from the beginning that the actions were arguably violating international law
The 2024 Serie del Caribe Kicks Off in Miami: Here's All You Need to Know Ahead of the Latin Ball Event
Dominican Republic teams have won three of the last four editions, with Tigres de Licey taking home the most recent one in 2023
Ecuadorian President Anticipates He Won't Recognize the Results of the Venezuelan Elections
Daniel Noboa said the elections, set to take place this year but still without a clear date, "won't be free"
Venezuela Ranks as the Second Most Corrupt Country in the World, New Study Shows
Most countries in Latin America saw an increase in corruption over the past year, except for Dominican Republic and Guyana
Venezuela Threatens to Halt Deportation Flights if US Continues Resumption of Sanctions
Venezuela threatened to halt deportation flights after sanctions were reimposed by the United States on its oil and gas sector.
U.S. to Restore Venezuela Oil Sanctions if María Corina Machado Remains Banned from Presidential Race
The country's top court ruled last week that the opposition's top candidate can't compete in elections until 2036
Venezuela President Warns Of Opposition Election Deal's Potential Breakdown
Due to this deal, the United States had decided to ease economically debilitating oil sanctions on the crude-exporting country.
Top Venezuela, Guyana Diplomats To Discuss Border Dispute
The foreign ministers of Guyana and Venezuela are due to meet on Thursday in Brazil to discuss the simmering crisis on their border over a disputed oil-rich region.
Who Is Seeking to Invest in Venezuelan Oil Amid Easing of U.S. Sanctions?
The easing of sanctions in Venezuela has renewed interest in Venezuela
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Denounces Official 'Persecution'
Machado said her party's headquarters were vandalized and two of its members "abducted" in violation of a pact between President Nicolas Maduro's government and the opposition for a free and fair vote.
President Maduro Expects 8% Economic Growth In 2024 After 5% Increase Last Year
Maduro assured that the inflation will be two digits this year, adding that state oil company PDVSA contributed $6.23 billion to Vanezuela's coffers in 2023.
Essequibo Dispute: Guyana Seeks US Help To Improve Defense Capabilities Amid Venezuela Tension
Deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere Daniel P. Erikson noted that the United States was all set to help the South American country create a better-equipped military in the upcoming months.
Mexico, Venezuela Resume Repatriation Flights In Bid To Control Migration To US
Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Relations noted that both countries are working on putting social programs in place in Venezuela that will benefit repatriated individuals and others by placing them with productive projects and paid internships in workplaces.
Venezuela Oil Giant Says 80 Percent Of Oil Spill Cleaned Up
Venezuela's state oil company said Thursday that an oil spill at a refinery on the country's western coastline was no longer "active" and that more than 80 percent of the affected area had been cleaned up.
Venezuela Launches Military Exercise Over British Warship 'Threat'
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered more than 5,600 military personnel to participate in a "defensive" exercise near the border with Guyana, in response to Britain sending a warship to the area.
A Migrant's Odyssey From Venezuela To The United States
In the year to October 2023, more than 2.4 million arrivals were recorded at the southern US border -- a new record.
In Shocking Twist, Canserbero's Former Manager Admits to Murdering the Famous Rapper
It was initially thought the musician had committed suicide by throwing himself off a building after killing his husband, Carlos Molnar
UK To Deploy Naval Ship To Guyana Amid Border Dispute With Venezuela
"HMS Trent will visit regional ally and Commonwealth partner Guyana later this month as part of a series of engagements in the region during her Atlantic patrol task deployment," a spokesperson of UK's Ministry of Defense said.
US, Venezuela Swap Prisoners As Tensions Ease
The United States and Venezuela reached a deal Wednesday to swap 10 American prisoners for an ally of President Nicolas Maduro, as Washington eases pressure on the leftist Caracas government while it pushes for progress on democracy.
U.S. Releases Alex Saab, a Close Ally of Venezuela's Maduro, in Swap for Jailed Americans
A news dispatch reported that, in exchange, Venezuela will free some, if not all 10 U.S. citizens still imprisoned in Venezuela
Essequibo Dispute: UK Minister Backs Guyana Amid Venezuela's Territorial Claims
The minister noted the United Kingdom will continue to work with partners in the region alongside international bodies in order to ensure that the "territorial integrity of Guyana is upheld."
Romeo Santos' Venezuela Show Mired in Scandal: Production Company Linked to Jailed Drug Trafficker
Pantera Entertainment and its ticketing partner, Global Boletos Venezuela, operated from a military jail in Caracas, authorities say
Top 5 Latino Christmas Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
The list includes Colombian 'Natilla', Mexican 'Apple Salad' and other Christmas Dessert Recipes that will not disappoint
Calls Mount For Calm As Guyana-Venezuela Border Tensions Soar
The United States, through National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, urged the sides to find a diplomatic solution to the territorial dispute, saying "we don't want to see this come to blows."
Venezuela-Guyana Tensions Escalate Over Essequibo With U.S. Involved in Military Drills
The U.S. Army carried out a joint aerial exercise with Guyana. Washington reiterated its support for the country
Venezuela Arrests Opposition Member, Accuses Several Of Treason
The attorney general accused them of being involved in several crimes including treason, conspiracy and money laundering.