Venezuela
Washington, Madrid, Prague seek information on nationals held in Venezuela
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said 400 rifles were confiscated as the alleged plot was dismantled -- not the first time Maduro has claimed to have been the target of US-led attempts to unseat him.
Three Americans, two Spaniards held over alleged plot to 'destabilize' Venezuela
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the foreign nationals were being held on suspicion of planning an attack on Maduro and his government.
Game over? Venezuelan opposition looks cornered as Maduro digs in
Maduro's disputed win in the July 28 election is challenged not just by the opposition or historic geopolitical rivals such as the United States, but also by leftist allies of Venezuela such as Brazil and Colombia.
Venezuela says presidential opposition candidate has left country
A lawyer for Gonzalez Urrutia confirmed to AFP the opposition candidate had departed for Spain.
HRW reports 'widespread' rights violations' in Venezuela
It blamed Venezuelan authorities and pro-government armed groups known as "colectivos" for killings, arbitrary detentions and harassment of critics following the disputed vote.
Venezuela uses AI anchors to protect journalists from repression
In Venezuela, where the government is reportedly intensifying its crackdown on journalists and protesters, AI-generated news anchors have emerged as a protective measure, offering a way to continue delivering news while keeping human reporters out of harm's way, as per a recent report by The Guardian.
Protesters' mass arrests leave Venezuelans in fear
Ocariz is one of 2,400 people detained since Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection in Venezuela.
Signal blocked in Venezuela and Russia amidst political unrest
The app, known for its strong encryption and privacy features, has become a target in countries where governments are seeking to curb communication among those opposing their regimes.The app, known for its strong encryption and privacy features, has become a target in countries where governments are seeking to curb communication among those opposing their regimes.
The Venezuelan people stay with the Bolivarian Revolution
The emergence of Chavismo—the politics of mass action to build socialism in Venezuela—transformed the political scenario in the country.
Venezuela into Copa quarters after Mexico defeat, Jamaica out
Mexico-based veteran striker Salomon Rondon stroked in the only goal from the penalty spot to seal all three points for Venezuela, who are top of Group B with six points from two games.
No Impunity for Insurrectionists
The uncanny similarity between Brazil’s failed insurrection and the attack on the US Capitol highlights the many parallels between Bolsonaro and Trump.
Blind Venezuelan boy converts World Cup sticker album into Braille
A blind 12-year-old Venezuelan soccer fan has found a way to participate in the craze of collecting World Cup soccer stickers, by adding Braille to them.
US military action in Venezuela 'possible': Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the administration of President Donald Trump is prepared to take military action to stem the crisis in Venezuela.
Guaido faces test with call for 'largest march' in Venezuela history
Opposition leader Juan Guaido faces a key test of support after calling for the "largest march" in Venezuela's history to try to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro, even as the military has so far resisted calls to help remove him.
Venezuela's Dutch disease syndrome
The political and economic situation of Venezuela has been dominating world media for quite some time now. What happened to this petro-state with the largest oil reserve in the world?
Venezuela buckles under massive power, communications outage
Venezuela’s worst power and communications outage deepens a sense of isolation and decay, endangering hospital patients, forcing schools and businesses to close and cutting people off from their families, friends and the outside world.
Maduro opponents boost military rhetoric in Venezuela crisis
Opposition leader Juan Guaido has called on the international community to consider “all options” to resolve Venezuela’s crisis, a dramatic escalation in rhetoric that echoes comments from the Trump administration hinting at potential US military involvement.
Maduro defies self-named 'president'
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declares himself interim president, winning the backing of Washington and many Latin American nations and prompting socialist Nicolas Maduro, who has led the oil-rich nation since 2013, to break relations with the United States.
Venezuela’s Guaido declares himself president amid protests
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself interim president in a defiant speech before masses of anti-government demonstrators who took to the streets Wednesday to demand President Nicolas Maduro’s resignation.