Venezuelan
Prosecutors Allege Former Venezuelan First Lady Built Family-Run Network That Gave Relatives Control of Drug Routes
Prosecutors allege that Cilia Flores, the former Venezuelan first lady, built a family-run network that granted relatives control over drug routes, state contracts and key government positions.
Rights and Environmental Groups Say Venezuela Mining Bill Could Pull U.S. Firms Into 'Blood Gold' Economy
A coalition of Venezuelan civil society, Human Rights and environmental groups is warning that a proposed mining law could draw U.S. companies into a system linked to illegal extraction, environmental damage and armed control of mineral-rich regions.
Marco Rubio Testifies He Was Targeted in Alleged Assassination Plot by Top Venezuelan Official Cabello
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in federal court that he was alerted in 2017 about an alleged assassination plot against him ordered by Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello
Venezuela's Maduro Held in 'Jail Inside a Jail' In Brooklyn Detention Center Over Security Concerns
Nicolás Maduro appeared in federal court in Manhattan on Thursday as new details emerged about his detention under strict isolation measures in a high-security unit in Brooklyn nearly three months after U.S. forces brought him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.
Venezuelan Father Says ICE 'Tricked' Him With Family Reunification Meeting: 'They Used My Children to Grab Me'
A Venezuelan father says Immigration and Customs Enforcement used a family reunification meeting to arrest him after federal officials had already cleared him to take custody of his two children.
Venezuelan Deported to El Salvador Prison Sues U.S. For More Than $1 Million Over Abuse: 'I Thought About Hanging Myself'
A Venezuelan man deported from the United States and detained in El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison has filed a federal lawsuit seeking at least $1.3 million in damages, alleging he was subjected to abuse amounting to torture.
Venezuela Releases 86-Year-Old U.S. Oil Industry Consultant Following Uproar Over His Detention
Venezuelan authorities have released Evanan Romero, an 86-year-old oil consultant and U.S. citizen, four days after his arrest in the western city of Maracaibo.
7 in 10 Venezuelans Say Country Is Moving in Right Direction After Maduro's Capture By U.S., Majority Wants Elections in 2026: Poll
Seven in 10 Venezuelans say the country is moving in a positive direction after the U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, and a majority want new presidential elections held in 2026, according to a new poll.
Opposition Leader Machado Pushes Return to Venezuela, Testing Trump's Alliance With Interim Regime
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has urged U.S. lawmakers to help facilitate her return to Venezuela, a request that highlights tensions between her political movement and the Trump administration's growing cooperation with the country's interim government.
Top Venezuelan Officials Were Given 15 Minutes To Agree To Cooperate With The U.S. Or Be Killed, Leaked Recording Shows
A leaked recording of a closed-door meeting of Venezuelan officials and pro-government influencers reveals how the country's interim leadership has sought to project resistance domestically while signaling readiness to cooperate with Washington.
Trump Admin Accuses Maduro's Son of Having Drug Trafficking Ties With Colombian Militia
The Trump administration has accused Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra, the only biological son of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, of maintaining ties to Colombian armed groups involved in drug trafficking.
Venezuelans Express New Optimism but Demand Swift Elections After Maduro's Capture, Poll Shows
Polling conducted after the capture of Nicolás Maduro suggests a sharp rise in optimism among Venezuelans inside the country along with strong demands for a rapid democratic transition and new elections.
Top Venezuelan Official Says US Embassy Talks Look to Secure Maduro's Return: 'That's the Fundamental Objective'
Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said that Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were "kidnapped" during a U.S. military operation earlier this month, and that efforts to reopen diplomatic missions between Caracas and Washington are primarily aimed at ensuring their safety and return.
Venezuelans Report Phone Searches and Detentions as Interim Regime Cracks Down on Dissent
The crackdown has unfolded alongside large, government-led marches in Caracas calling for Maduro's freedom
Venezuelan Migrants Say U.S. Has Been Deporting Them to Mexico Without Clear Process: Report
As tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated in the weeks leading up to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the Trump administration began deporting Venezuelan immigrants to Mexico, according to new reporting.
U.S. Policy Expert Warned Trump 'Needs to Destroy Some Targets' in Venezuela to Avoid Appearing Weak
"If he doesn't show military strength, he'll look weak," said former ambassador John Feeley, warning that "we know Trump detests weakness"
Venezuela's Air Network Reduced to Around 20 Aging Aircraft Amid U.S. Campaign: Report
Passenger traffic has fallen sharply from about 15,000 passengers flying in and out each week to between 1,000 and 2,000 since the latest suspensions
Venezuelan VP Accuses U.S. of Seeking to Turn Country Into Its '51st State'
Rodríguez added that Venezuelans have endured what she described as more than two months of "incessant psychological warfare," but that citizens continue to work daily
Law Enforcement Spent Months Amplifying Unverified Claims of Tren de Aragua Plotting to Kill Police Officers, Documents Show
Law enforcement agencies across the United States circulated and amplified for months a claim about notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua ordering members to kill police officers, a notion that was later quietly discredited by the FBI, newly released government records show.
ICE Arrests Fugitive Accused of Torturing Woman in Russian Roulette-Style Attack in Texas
ICE announced the arrest of man wanted in Venezuela for attempted aggravated femicide, accused of torturing and attempting to kill a woman in a Russian roulette-style attack.
Fate Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detainee Prompts 'Proof of Life' Plea, DHS Statement Rejecting He Was Dead
After 48 hours of confusion over the condition of Venezuelan influencer and "Alligator Alcatraz" detainee Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez, his attorney's have officially confirmed that he is alive
Venezuelan High Schooler Legally Entered the US to Seek Asylum. Then ICE Detained Him at Immigration Court
The first New York City public school student seeking asylum from Venezuela was detained by ICE last week after attending an immigration court hearing.
Latin America's 'Terrorist' Cartels In Trump's Sights
From Mexico's most ruthless drug cartels to Central America's most notorious street gang, these are the eight drug trafficking groups being designated terrorist organizations by US President Donald Trump's administration.
After Venezuela, Biden Admin To Also End Humanitarian Parole for Haitians, Cubans, and Nicaraguans
The government's decision to end humanitarian parole for several nations has left migrants in a state of uncertainty and at increased risk of deportation
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
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's Nurse Found Guilty Of Money Laundering
Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez's former nurse has been found guilty of money laundering.
Chyno Protests Against Nicolás Maduro Government: Urban Singer Appears In Mobilization Along Other Personalities
Chyno, 'Chino y Nacho' former member, takes Venezuela's streets to protest against Nicolás Maduro's government.
'Miss Piggy Can Vote': Ex-Miss Universe Alicia Machado Became US Citizen To Vote Against Trump
Miss Universe 1996 Alicia Machado is finally a US Citizen! She will vote against Trump in the coming elections after the presidential candidate humiliated her during her time as Miss Universe.
'MasterChef' Season 7: Alejandro Toro Talks Competition, Favorite Venezuelan Dish, More [EXCLUSIVE]
Chef Alejandro Toro talks about his experience on "MasterChef" season 7, reveals favorite Venezuelan dish and future career projects during this exclusive interview with Latin Times. Find out what he told us!
Jennifer Lopez, Nacho Collaboration: Venezuelan Artist Hits Studio With JLo; What Are They Up To
Nacho, from "Chino y Nacho," shares video featuring Jennifer Lopez on social media. Find out what these two are up to!