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 KO Uruguay
Uruguay are sent crashing out of the Copa America Centenario on Thursday as Venezuela and Mexico march into the quarterfinals.
Venezuela shock Uruguay, advance through Salomon Rondon goal
Salomon Rondon's first-half effort put Venezuela into the Copa America quarterfinals after a 1-0 win over Uruguay in Philadelphia.
Cuba will never rejoin OAS, says Castro
Cuban President Raul Castro says the country will not return to the Organization of American States (OAS) in a show of solidarity with Venezuela.
11 gunned down in Venezuela
Gunmen have killed 11 people, including three teenagers and a Colombian national, in Venezuela, officials say.
Sugar shortage hits Coke in Venezuela
A sugar shortage forces Coca-Cola to stop producing soft drinks in Venezuela amid an escalating food and energy shortage.
Venezuela leader threatens seizure of factories
The Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, threatens the seizure of factories that have stopped production and the jailing of their owners.
Venezuela to ration electricity in power crisis
Recession-wracked Venezuela is to ration electricity in 10 of its most populous and industrialized states, including metropolitan Caracas, the socialist government says.
Four oil producing nations agree to freeze output
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Qatar and Venezuela have agreed to freeze their oil output at January levels if other producers follow suit.
3 dead in Venezuela after contracting Zika: President
Three people dies in Venezuela from complications linked to Zika, says President Nicolas Maduro.
2,100 pregnant Colombian women infected with Zika virus
More than 2,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's national health institute says, as the disease continues its spread across the Americas.