Venezuela
G7 countries criticize Venezuelan government's withdrawal of invitation to EU to oversee elections
"We are deeply concerned about the opposition's rights with regards to the electoral process," its members said regarding the decision by the Maduro government
Venezuela elections 2024: opposition candidate addresses U.S. sanctions on the country
Edmundo González Urrutia gave a lengthy interview to the BBC
Some Venezuelan government allies are starting to drift to the opposition as elections near
Reports have documented different instances in which supposed allies have shown public support of president Maduro's challengers
Venezuela's Maduro says that opposition 'has group of hitmen looking to harm us'
The president didn't show any proof to support the allegation. He also said he can't call political rallies in advance for "security reasons"
As Venezuelan elections loom, a chatbot based on "your aunt from Whatsapp" is battling misinformation
The project is an offspring from Efecto Cocuyo, a local news organization with a specialized fact-checking unit
Trump claims crime rates in Venezuela have decreased because the country sends gang members to the U.S.
"Crime rates have dropped by 72% in Venezuela. They are bussing gang members to our country," the former president said in a rally
Venezuelan inmates begin hunger strike protesting dire conditions
Inmates also say there are unjustified delays in their cases
Maduro government reportedly sending undercover propagandists with U.S. flags to opposition rallies
The government repeatedly claims the opposition has been coopted by American interests
Venezuelan opposition urges U.S. to stop auction of Citgo, the country's largest foreign asset
Opposition members fear Nicolas Maduro could blame them for Citgo's loss and gain a political edge as the elections approach
Maduro's campaign ready to sign agreement with opposition on Venezuela's election results
The UN has warned that on the doors of 2024's elections, Maduro's government has entered "a reactivation of the most violent form of repression"
Rice with worms and flour with spider webs: Venezuelans continue years-long criticism of subsidized food
Products included in the CLAP program for years have been questioned both for their quality and the delay in delivery.
Venezuelan infielder Tucupita Marcano gets first lifetime ban in baseball in a century for gambling
The Venezuelan is the first active player to receive a lifetime ban because of gambling since Jimmy O'Connell in 1924
Venezuela deploys navy ship near the Essequibo amid continued territorial tensions with Guyana
Caracas forces are also seemingly continuing to build a bridge close to the vast area controlled by Guyana but that the country claims as its own
Parole Pathways from LatAm to the US increase border security, reduce pressure on asylum process
The study by FWD.us also revealed that those paroled can become self-sufficient, reducing the need to rely on public resources
Despite a heartbreaking injury, Ronald Acuña Jr. remains positive that over a 'blessing in disguise'
It took the Venezuelan a little over nine months to return from his previous ACL injury in 2021
Colombia won't have an oversight mission in Venezuela's elections either
The news comes after the Maduro government withdrew an invitation to the EU to do so
Venezuelan opposition demands the government reinstates invitation to EU to oversee the elections
"This arbitrary decision only adds to the evidence of Maduro's fear to qualified and credible election oversight," said the office of candidate Edmundo González
Venezuela's economic decline has also impacted its gangs, leading to a drop in crime rates
A new report shows this to be one of the factors explaining current figures. Prominent gangs have taken their operations to the Venezuelan diaspora
Venezuela withdraws EU's invitation to oversee elections over 'neocolonialist practices'
"It would be immoral to allow their participation," said Elvis Amoroso, head of the country's government-friendly electoral council
Venezuela Withdraws Invitation To EU To Observe July Vote
National Electoral Council head Elvis Amoroso told reporters it would be "immoral" to allow an EU mission to observe the elections, "knowing their neocolonialist and interventionist practices against Venezuela."
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González vows to review relations with Cuba, Iran and China if elected
"It is not possible for Venezuela to maintain a presence with countries where human rights are not respected," he said in a recent interview.
Colombia drafts agreement to ensure peaceful transition after Venezuelan elections
The goal is for the government and the opposition to agree to its premise and specify that the losing faction won't face political persecution
How Venezuela's opposition candidate is envisioning a transition of power with Maduro if he wins the elections
Edmundo González Urrutia revealed that there are already ongoing negotiations with the government and highlighted the role of the international community
Venezuelans need to earn 166 minimum wages to cover their basic monthly needs
That marks an increase of 11 minimum wages in April compared to March. The current figure stands at 130 bolivars, a little over $3.50
30-year Prison Terms In Venezuela Over Alleged Coup Attempt
A sea-borne incursion dubbed Operation Gideon was foiled by Caracas in May 2020, with eight participants killed by the military.
MLB's Latino of the Night: Ranger Suárez remains untouchable with 9th season win for the Phillies
Ranger Suárez has an ERA of 1.36 in his first 10 starts, the lowest of any Phillies pitcher in more than 100 years
MLB Latino of the Weekend: Luis Matos gives hope to Giants fans with consecutive career nights
Matos finished the weekend going 6-for-14 with four of them being extra-base hits along with 11 RBIs
Tren de Aragua: a look at the criminal organization's origins, strategies and future prospects
The organization has made local and regional headlines recently as a result of confirmed and potential activities
U.S. aims to bolster credibility of upcoming Venezuelan elections despite facing obstacles
Opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia currently has a large lead over Maduro in different polls
Guyana increases level of alert following Venezuela's new troop deployment near its border
The country's vice president said authorities are "highly attentive" to the recent developments