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
María Corina Machado Accuses Maduro Regime of 'Brutal Repression' as Campaign Leaders Are Arrested
The presidential hopeful says the arrests show the government's "deep-seated weakness"
UN Independent Mission Alerts About Resurgence of Violent Repression in Venezuela
The UN also warned of "serious difficulties" in ensuring the reliability of the upcoming presidential elections
U.S. Intelligence Expects Maduro to Remain in Power After Venezuela's Contentious Elections
An unclassified report says the leader is unlikely to lose given his "control of state institutions that influence the electoral process," among other reasons
Cracks Emerge Within Venezuelan Opposition Over Strategy to Unseat Maduro at Presidential Elections
Henrique Capriles called for "an alternative" to the candidacy of María Corina Machado, who won a primary election but is banned from running
Venezuela's Maduro Chosen As Ruling Party Election Candidate
Maduro, 61, has not made any announcement himself, but has been widely expected to seek reelection in a vote from which his main opposition challenger has been barred from running.
Collapse of Illegal Gold Mine in Venezuela Illustrates Extension Of Dangerous And Polluting Practice
The UN has reported labor exploitation and human trafficking in the region. What's the environmental impact
UN Employees Expelled from Venezuela by the Maduro Government Arrive in Panama
Venezuela made the decision after the UN Office voiced concerns over the detention of a human rights advocate.
Venezuelan Government Detains Human Rights Activist and Accuses her of Plotting to Kill Maduro
Prosecutor General Tarek William Saab said Rocío San Miguel was involved in a "conspiracy scheme" with that purpose
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
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.
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
Guyana, Venezuela Presidents To Meet Thursday On Border Row
Tension has soared over Essequibo, which has historically been controlled by Guyana, since Maduro's government held a controversial referendum last weekend in which 95 percent of voters supported declaring Venezuela its rightful owner, according to official results.
Guyana Army Helicopter Missing Near Tense Border With Venezuela
The long-running dispute over Essequibo, which comprises some two-thirds of Guyanese territory, has intensified since ExxonMobil discovered oil there in 2015.
Venezuela's Referendum to Annex Over Half of Guyana's Territory, Explained
Even though the voting is not binding, tensions are running high between the countries given the rhetoric by Maduro's government
Venezuelan Foe Of Maduro Wins Opposition Primary, But Can She Run?
With 65 percent of ballots counted so far, Machado had won 92.6 percent of the votes, according to the commission which organized the election.
U.S. to Resume Deportation Flights of Venezuelan Migrants
The measure comes weeks after the Biden administration granted legal status to almost half a million Venezuelan migrants.
Venezuelan President Maduro To Visit China From Friday
Beijing has close relations with the internationally isolated oil-rich nation and is one of Caracas's main creditors. China has backed Venezuela's warnings against what it calls foreign interference in the country, whose economy has been wracked for years by crisis.
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 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.
US Judge Denies Diplomatic Immunity For Nicolas Maduro’s Close Ally Alex Saab Moran
A U.S. judge on Friday denied a plea for diplomatic immunity from businessman Alex Saab Moran, a close ally of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.
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.
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.
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.
Venezuelan Oil Partners Exit Business With Country By Leaving Debt Off The Table As Inflation Rises 300% This Year
The inflation rate in Venezuela has hit over 300% in the past three months, as business partners in the country's oil industry are looking to leave even as they incur a loss when they do so.
Venezuela Angered After Former Trump Advisor Claims To Have Planned Coups In Other Countries
The Venezuelan government has condemned a former Trump staffer on Thursday after he admitted in an interview that he might've had some involvement in the failed 2019 coup in the country.