Venezuela Opposition To Pick Presidential Candidate This Month After Rejecting Request To Delay Primary Vote
A majority of 13 opposition candidates rejected the CNE's request to move the primary vote from Oct. 22 to Nov. 19.
Manhunt Launched For Venezuela's Notorious Gang Leader Who Controlled Luxury Jail
Under the control of Héctor Guerrero Flores, the prison resembled a luxury resort, complete with a small zoo, a nightclub and a swimming pool.
Maduro Says Ready To Meet With Guyana Leader On Border Dispute
The two countries have been locked in a diplomatic duel since Guyana began auctioning off oil blocks in the Essequibo region, which Caracas claims as part of its territory.
Gang Bosses Fled Venezuela Prison Before Troops Moved In: NGO
Gang leaders who ruled a prison in Venezuela that was stormed by more than 11,000 soldiers and police had fled the country a week before the operation, a prisoners' rights group said Friday.
Venezuelans, the Fastest Growing Hispanic Population in the U.S.
U.S. Census Bureau revealed Venezuelans as the fastest-growing Hispanic population and Colombian and Honduran populations, respectively surpassing 1 million
Bitcoin Machines, Rocket-Launchers Seized In a Raid of Gang-Controlled Venezuelan Prison
The Tocoron prison had long served as the headquarters of the Tren de Aragua gang that operates in Venezuela and other Latin American countries.
US Grants Legal Work Status To Almost Half A Million Venezuelan Migrants
Around 472,000 Venezuelans who arrived in the country before July 31, 2023, will be granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to legally work in the U.S.
Venezuela Civic Space Crackdown 'Intensifying': UN Probe
Venezuela's government has been intensifying efforts to reduce civic and democratic space, UN experts said Wednesday, voicing alarm at the situation in the run-up to elections next year.
Venezuela Seizes Control Of Gang-run Prison With Pool, Disco
Venezuela said Wednesday it had seized control of a prison from the hands of a powerful gang with international reach, in a major operation involving 11,000 members of its security forces.
Gold And Mercury, Not Books, For Venezuela's Child Miners
At 10 years old, Martin cannot read, but he is an old hand at detecting traces of the gold he and his young cousins dig for at an open-pit mine in southeastern Venezuela.
Troops Dislodge 11,500 Illegal Miners From Venezuelan Reserve
The miners were removed from the 320,000-hectare (790,737-acre) Yapacana park in Venezuela's south.
In Venezuela, Women Left 'Mutilated' By Butt Lifts
Venezuela is famous for producing beauty queens sculpted by cosmetic doctors and has a deep-rooted culture of plastic surgery.
What Is Known About Venezuela's Lack Of Minimum Wage Increase?
Being the country with the lowest minimum wage in Latin America, Venezuela is increasing unfavorable records for its economy.
Summit On Venezuela Marks Positive Step But Quick Fix To Crisis Unlikely
The conference this week, however, was unable to provide a clear plan for restarting negotiations with Mexico, which have been dormant since late last year.
Venezuelans Find Credit Cards 'Useless' Amid Inflation
Credit cards are more or less useless in Venezuela due to high inflation and government restrictions, said banking industry sources, analysts and consumers.
Venezuelan Diplomat Convicted By Kenyan Court For Murdering Ambassador
A Venezuelan diplomat was found guilty of murder on Wednesday alongside three other Kenyan nationals after he was involved in the 2012 murder of the acting ambassador of Kenya.
Venezuelan State Oil Company Temporarily Suspends Oil Export Contracts In Attempt To Avoid Payment Defaults
The new chief executive of Venezuela's state oil company has announced an oil export freeze as they try to look into the company's cashflow problem.
Teachers In Venezuela Demand Rise In Salary As Inflation Touched Estimated 305% Last Year
Teachers and other workers in Venezuela are protesting around the country on Monday to call for the Nicolas Maduro administration to increase their salaries to a "living wage."
Venezuelan Court Issues Arrest Warrants For 3 New Opposition Leaders Who Denounced Maduro’s Government
The Venezuelan government on Monday has issued arrest warrants against the three new leaders of the opposition for charges of treason, as it continues to fight against President Nicolas Maduro's administration.
Venezuelan Embassy In Washington DC Run Opposition Closes After Juan Guaidó's Ouster
After the Venezuelan opposition voted to dissolve the interim government and push Juan Guaidó out as its president, the embassy in Washington, D.C. has officially closed on Friday.
Venezuelan Opposition Appoints 3 Exiled Lawmakers To Replace Juan Guaidó
After voting to remove longtime Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president, the opposition chose on Thursday three exiled lawmakers to replace him.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Voted Out To Replace His US-Supported Interim Government
Juan Guaidó, the Venezuelan opposition leader who led the 'interim government' that was recognized mostly by the U.S, was voted out by the opposition on Friday.
President-Elect Lula Plans To Restore Brazil’s Diplomatic Ties With Venezuela Under His Term
An official in the incoming administration of President-elect Lula da Silva announced on Wednesday that Brazil will be restoring diplomatic ties with Venezuela and its president, Nicolas Maduro.
Costa Rica Is Tightening Country's Generous Asylum Policies As System Gets Overwhelmed
The government of Costa Rica has started implementing its tightened new policies regarding asking for asylum in the country as its system continues to be overwhelmed.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Announces Plan To Fully Open Border With Colombia
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced that he will fully open the land borders between his country and Colombia after months of warm relations.
Colombia And ELN Rebels To Hold Next Round Of Peace Talks In Mexico
Mexico will play host to a new round of peace talks between the Colombian government and its largest rebel group, the National Liberation Army in January.
Maduro, Venezuelan Opposition End Stalemate Prompting US to Ease Embargo
The government of Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan opposition broke a political stalemate with a broad social accord, and the US government responded by allowing a major US oil company to resume operations in Venezuela.
In Massive Policy Shift, US May Ease Sanctions with Venezuela, Allow Chevron to Get Oil from Country
The United States may be considering easing sanctions against Venezuela and allowing oil company Chevron to continue their exploration and extraction of oil in the country.
US Companies Allegedly Helping Venezuela Evade Economic Sanctions
Multiple U.S.-based companies are being accused of skirting or violating sanctions against Venezuela by helping them transport and sell their oil to other countries.
Venezuela Fails To Extradite Businessman Alex Saab Moran From US
Venezuela’s government has been fighting to release Alex Saab Moran from the U.S. criminal justice system.