Venezuela

Five foreign journalists arrested in Venezuela

Two of the detained are from France, two from Colombia and one from Spain. Read More

In Venezuela, Russia risks losing an ally and billions

The rapprochement between Russia and Venezuela dates back to Chavez, who espoused what he called… Read More

Bolton’s notes raise questions on U.S. military plans amid Venezuela tensions

Asked about a photograph depicting the notes, a White House spokesman said on Monday: “As… Read More

Venezuela’s Guaido calls for new protests as pressure on Maduro rises

Maduro says the United States is promoting a coup against him and promised to stay… Read More

‘No one can give us an ultimatum’: Venezuela’s Maduro rejects calls for new elections

"Venezuela is not tied to Europe. This is complete insolence," Maduro added, as he described… Read More

At UN, Pompeo asks countries to ‘pick a side’ on Venezuela

"Either you stand with the forces of freedom, or you’re in league with Maduro and… Read More

US policy on Venezuela ‘destructive’: Russian foreign minister

The United States has been joined by key players in the Americas in recognising Guaido… Read More

Venezuela to close US embassy, consulates: Maduro

Nicolas Maduro broke off diplomatic relations in response to U.S. recognition of an opposition leader… Read More

Oil rises after US threat of sanctions on Venezuela crude

Economic crisis under Maduro has decimated Venezuela’s oil industry, cutting its crude output to near… Read More

Venezuela’s Guaido declares himself president, Maduro under pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump recognized Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate interim president. Read More

Measles cases soar in Brazil, Venezuela: UN agency

WASHINGTON: The Pan-American Health Organization on Friday reported a big jump in measles cases in… Read More

No doctors, nurses or painkillers: surviving pregnancy in Venezuela

Yoli Cabeza was sent from one hospital to another before finally giving birth to her… Read More

US considers adding Venezuela to terrorism sponsors list: source

WASHINGTON: The United States (U.S) is considering adding Venezuela to its list of state sponsors… Read More

Trump slaps ‘tough’ sanctions on Venezuela, targets gold sector: Bolton

MANAGUA:  The White House imposed "tough" new sanctions against Venezuela on Thursday, denouncing Caracas as… Read More

Oil slips as trade war worries outweigh Iran sanctions

NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped on Friday, pressured by renewed concerns that a global trade… Read More

Swiss banker pleads guilty in $1.2 bn Venezuelan laundering scam

A former Swiss bank manager pleaded guilty in a US court on Wednesday for his… Read More

Peru to tighten entry requirements for Venezuelans as migration surges

LIMA: The government of Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra is going to start barring Venezuelan migrants… Read More

Ex-city police chief claims role in Venezuela drone attack

BOGOTA/CARACAS: A former municipal police chief in Venezuela and anti-government activist says he helped organize… Read More

Venezuela’s Maduro says drone blast was bid to kill him, blames Colombia

CARACAS: At least one explosion rocked a military event where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was… Read More

Maduro says he escaped drone ‘assassination’ attempt, blames Colombia

CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Saturday he escaped an "assassination" attempt using an explosive-laden… Read More