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.

January 7, 2019
January 7, 2019

Ex-Venezuela Supreme Court judge flees to US, denounces Maduro

Former Venezuelan Supreme Court Justice Christian Zerpa has fled to the United States to protest President Nicolas Maduro's second term that will begin with his inauguration this week, the onetime Maduro backer told a Miami broadcaster on Sunday.

May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018

US sanctions on Venezuela 'to stay' despite prisoner release

Despite the recent release of a US prisoner and his wife on Saturday, sanctions will continue to exist on Venezuela, US Vice President Mike Pence says.

September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017

North Korea, Venezuela, Chad among 8 countries on new US travel ban

US President Donald Trump issues a new open-ended travel ban that includes North Korea, Venezuela and Chad among a list of eight countries cited for poor security and lack of cooperation with US authorities.

August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017

Latin America rejects Trump's military threat against Venezuela

After months of attacking Venezuela's unpopular President Nicolas Maduro, Latin America came out strongly against US threats of military action against the crisis-hit nation.

July 16, 2017
July 16, 2017

Maduro urges 'peaceful' opposition vote in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday urged citizens taking part in a vote organized by the opposition the next day to do so "peacefully," as concerns simmered of worsening political violence.

June 4, 2017
June 4, 2017

US earns 1-1 draw with Venezuela

Christian Pulisic score the equalizer in the 61st minute as the United States rally to earn a 1-1 draw with Venezuela in a World Cup qualifying tune-up game.

November 9, 2016
November 9, 2016

Ex-Venezuela football official to plead guilty in US bribe case

The former president of Venezuela's football federation is expected to plead guilty to U.S. charges stemming from a bribery investigation involving FIFA, the sport's world governing body, according to court records filed on Tuesday.

September 7, 2016
September 7, 2016

Venezuela 2-2 Argentina: Bauza's men battle back to grab point

Argentina stage a great escape to come away from Merida with a share of the points, as they battle back from two goals down to take a 2-2 draw against Venezuela.

June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016

Copa quarterfinals: Chile beat Mexico, Messi sets record for Argentina

Argentina and Chile advance to the semi-finals of the Copa America with Chile beating Mexico 7-0 and Lionel Messi getting a goal in Argentina's 4-1 win over Venezuela to equal his country's all-time scoring record.

June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016

Corona propels Mexico into last 8

Jesus Manuel "Tecatito" Corona scores a superb individual goal as Mexico snatch a 1-1 draw with Venezuela to qualify for the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals