Venezuelan Leader Maduro Responds to Biden: 'If You Don't Want, I Don't Want'
"We're not a gringo colony. No one is going to stop us, gringos," said Maduro following the news
40% of Venezuelans consider leaving their country amid fears of Maduro's reelection
Representatives from both the Biden and Maduro secretly met in Mexico last week to continue negotiations toward freer and fairer elections
U.S. to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela due to 'lack of progress' on free and fair elections
The measures are set to be reimposed on April 18
Venezuelans Abroad Unable To Meet Absentee Voting Requirements
Venezuelan law includes a provision for absentee voting, which lets citizens vote at embassies and consulates even if they're living outside the country.
Venezuelan Exodus Drives Threefold Surge in South American Migration, Study Finds
Venezuela rose from being the sixth-largest South American country of origin to the second largest.
Venezuelan Star Yulimar Rojas, Seven-Time World Champion, Forced to Sit Out Paris Olympics Due to Injury
Rojas remains unbeaten in the triple jump since 2019; she has won seven world championships (four outdoor, three indoor)
As Tensions Between Venezuela and Chile Rise, A Damning News Report Against Maduro Goes Viral
In the report, prosecutor Héctor Barrios insinuated that Maduro's government is behind the murder of one of its critics in Santiago
U.S. and Venezuelan Representatives Meet in Mexico as Sanctions Deadline Approaches Rapidly
Representatives from both governments secretly met this week to discuss Venezuela's elections. The U.S. continues to ponder on whether to reimpose sanctions.
Marco Rubio Requests Designation of Venezuelan Gang 'Tren de Aragua' as Transnational Criminal Organization
The senator claimed the criminal organization reached American cities during a Senate Foreign Relations committee hearing
Chile Recalls Ambassador After Venezuelan Foreign Minister Labels El Tren de Aragua Gang 'A Fiction'
The criminal organization originated in Venezuela and is accused of many crimes in Chile, including homicide and drug trafficking
MLB's Latino Of The Night: Ronald Acuña Jr. is Doing Reigning National League MVP Things
"I haven't gotten off to the start I've wanted in the season, but it's a long season, and I have a feeling things are going to start going my way," said Acuña
Former Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami Arrested, Faces Treason, Money Laundering Charges
Tareck El Aissami had been away from the public eye for over a year
Jellyfish Invade Venezuelan Waters, Worrying Fishermen
The invasive cannonball jellyfish is filling fishermen's nets, in a surge the environment ministry attributes to warming waters from climate change and a decline in jellyfish predators such as sharks and sea turtles.
Venezuela's Maduro Claims the U.S. Has Secret Bases in Disputed Territory with Guyana
The president added that "aggressions" are being prepared against the people of "Tumeremo," the Venezuelan city designated as capital of the territtory
Is a Notorious Venezuelan Gang Seeking to Operate in the U.S.? This Is What an Investigation Found Out
Some Republicans recently said that Tren de Aragua members have spread "brutality and chaos," but figures don't show a substantial presence in the country
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Warns She Could Face Detention Under Controversial 'Fascism' Law
María Corina Machado said that, if passed, the law could be used to "forcefully disappear" her and her team
Venezuela Says US Building 'Secret' Bases In Disputed Essequibo
Maduro's provocative remarks came as parliament held a ceremony commemorating a recent law laying out the defense of Guyana Essequibo, four months after a controversial, non-binding referendum overwhelmingly approved the creation of a Venezuelan province in the disputed region, sparking fears of a military conflict.
Venezuela Introduces Law Against 'Fascism'; Critics Say It's Aimed at Crushing Dissent
The law, introduced by the government party, seeks to establish "means to preserve the public calm and the democratic exercise of the popular will"
Venezuelan Farmer, Considered World's Oldest Man, Passes Away at Age 114
Recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest man alive in 2022, Juan Vicente Perez was Venezuela's first supercentenarian.
Nicolas Maduro Planning Visit to Russia, Kremlin Confirms
The expected visit is a sign of continued close ties between the two major-oil producing nations which are both at odds with the U.S.
Venezuela Releases YouTuber Oscar Alejandro on Terrorism Charges, But Nightmare Continues
Fans believe that the government targeted him after one of his videos showed sensitive financial content from Caracas
MLB Diversity: Latinos Make Up Nearly a Quarter of League Lineup as 2024 Season Steps Up to the Plate
Latin America continues to be an oasis for MLB talent with 10 countries with at least one representative; Dominican Republic is king with 108
Venezuela's Huge Diaspora Struggles To Register To Vote
Election registration was meant to start on March 18 and will run for a month, before the July 28 vote in which President Nicolas Maduro is seeking a third term.
Why Venezuelan Migrants Now Face Challenges Crossing Mexico to Reach U.S. Southern Border
Mexico said it would give about $110 a month over a six-month period to all Venezuelan migrants deported
Venezuela Opposition Faces Split, A Boon For Maduro
Analysts say it is President Nicolas Maduro who will reap the spoils. The 61-year-old is seeking a third term in power which would see him rule for a total of 18 years.
Venezuelan Opposition Registers Unknown Poll Contender After Obstacles
With popular leader Maria Corina Machado banned from public office, the plan had been to register another stand-in candidate, 80-year-old university professor Corina Yoris.
Venezuela's Main Opposition Party Blocked from Submitting Presidential Candidate
Corina Yoris, chosen by opposition primary winner María Corina Machado, was prevented from running as well. More marginal candidates were allowed to sign up
A Philosopher Enters the Electoral Battle Against Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela
María Corina Machado says Professor Corina Yaris will replace her as the presidential candidate of the main opposition alliance
Curacao Floating Market Reborn After Venezuela Border Reopened
Their source of income was abruptly taken away when Caracas shuttered its maritime and air border with Curacao in 2019 in a diplomatic dispute. Reopened last year, the market is slowly coming back to life, and the Corderos' hopes with it.
Venezuela Faces Criticism Over Arrests Ahead Of Vote
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also warned against actions that would interfere with Venezuela's presidential election process, spokesman Farhan Haq said Thursday.