Venezuela
Venezuela Government Attacks Opposition's Presidential Primary, Calls It A 'Scam'
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said the primary election was fraudulent because voters were not aware of the electoral registry and location of voting centers.
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.
Venezuelan Primary Elections: Machado Takes Early Lead As Results Get Delayed Due To Blocked Server
The partially counted ballot boxes (26%) showed that about 93% of votes were under Machado's name, the independent National Primary Commission said.
Venezuela Releases 5 Prisoners Following Deal With Opposition
Venezuela's government has not officially announced the names of the freed prisoners yet.
US Restarts Repatriation Flights To Venezuela, Deports More Than 100 Migrants
According to the U.S. Transportation Department, the country will be deporting ''multiple" flights in a week to Venezuela.
US To Ease Venezuela Oil, Gas Sanctions After Election Deal
The United States will ease some oil and gas sanctions against Venezuela after the South American country's government and opposition agreed to hold elections next year, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
Mexico Witnesses Sharp Increase In Migrants From Venezuela, Guatemala, Honduras
Mexico's foreign affairs secretary said in the last month alone, 60,000 Venezuelan, 35,000 Guatemalan, and 27,000 Honduran migrants reached the country.
Venezuela Government, Opposition Agree On 2024 Elections
Venezuela's government and opposition agreed in a fresh round of negotiations Tuesday that presidential elections will be held in the second half of next year, with international observers present.
Venezuelan Government And Opposition Agree To Resume Talks
Venezuela's government and opposition said Monday they will restart talks seeking to end the country's political and economic crisis, after a nearly year-long suspension.
US, Venezuela Reach Agreement to Lift Oil Sanctions in Exchange for Freer Elections
The breakthrough was reported by the Washington Post. The deal would involve allowing competitive, internationally monitored presidential elections next year
Venezuela President Condemns Israel's 'Indiscriminate Attacks' After Phone Call With Palestinian Counterpart
Nicolás Maduro said Palestinian President Abbas informed him in detail about the development of events alongside "the diplomatic deployment of the Palestinian National Authority as a leadership body, committed to peace, dialogue, and respect for the agreements signed between the parties."
Darien Gap: Deportation Flights for Venezuelans Announced by U.S. Haven't Deterred Migrants
A Panamanian official said that over 270,000 Venezuelans have crossed the treacherous jungle passage so far this year as they seek to get to the U.S.
U.S. and Venezuela Near Agreement on Sanctions Relief in Exchange for Election Guarantees
That is according to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter. Venezuela would have to remove a ban on all opposition candidates who want to run
Interview: Understanding the Surge in Venezuelans Crossing the Southern Border
The Latin Times talked with Christopher Hernandez-Roy, deputy director and senior fellow of the Americas Program at the CSIS to get his insights on the issue
Venezuela Issues Arrest Warrant For Opposition Leader Guaido: Prosecutor
Prosecutors were appointed "to issue an arrest warrant against him and to request a Red Notice from Interpol so that he pays for his crimes," Prosecutor Tarek William Saab said.
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.
Adios, Miggy. Future Hall of Fame Miguel Cabrera Retires after Prosperous Career
Miguel Cabrera has a decorated career, taking home many accolades and being the first and only player to earn the Triple Crown since 1967
1,000 Migrants Dream Of US On Train Ride Through Mexico
More than a thousand migrants rode atop a freight train to the edge of the US border Tuesday after dodging authorities on a 10-day journey through Mexico.
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.