Venezuela's Election: Can Maduro Defy The Odds?
Venezuela will go to the polls on July 28, with the US to follow in November. If President Nicolás Maduro secures victory, this will no doubt be reflected in US politics.
The UK's Venezuela Policy Is Neither Here Nor There – Even By American Standards
Revelations of Boris Johnson's recent visit to Caracas, seem to have revealed a gulf where a coherent UK Government policy towards Venezuela should exist.
In Venezuelan Oil Town, Solar-powered Car Offers Escape From Fuel Lines
In Maracaibo, the once wealthy Venezuelan oil city, two innovators are trying to push a new trend: small electric and solar-powered cars that offer an alternative for people fed up with regular fuel shortages and long lines as the gas station.
Concerts And Catwalks Return To Venezuela, But Only For Those With Cash
Venezuelan pop and reggaeton fans able to pay the equivalent of the country's monthly minimum wage for a concert ticket are filling venues for the first time in over seven years to see their favorite national and international artists.
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Coronavirus spreads in Latin America as cases pass 20,000
Authorities had registered 537 deaths and 20,081 cases across Latin America by Wednesday afternoon.
2019: A look back at a year of turmoil
In January this year, Venezuela's opposition chief Juan Guaido declared himself interim president.
Cryptocurrency: Venezuela wants to invest in Bitcoin to avoid international sanctions
The cryptocurrency could help the country escape international regulations and sanctions.
Oil Market Uncertainty Can Worsen Into A Crisis, Warns Expert
The prevailing uncertainty in the oil market abetted by OPEC production cuts, the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela oil and other factors can snowball into an energy crunch and impact oil price, warned an industry expert.
Donald Trump wanted to invade Venezuela
Trump alarmed friends and foes alike with talk of a "military option" to remove left-wing President Nicolas Maduro.
Hungry Venezuelan prisoners eating rats and pigeons to survive food shortages - reports
Venezuelan prisoner are reportedly eating rodents to avoid starvation. One prison was taken to hospital last week after eating dead rat
Venezuela's Maduro pressing ahead with early 'mega election' despite opposition boycott
The opposition Democratic Unity alliance said the elections will not be free and fair.
Bitcoin scam asking for donations to feed starving children exposed by Reddit sleuths
Eagle-eyed users of Reddit's r/Bitcoin community expose scammer attempting to defraud members out of cryptocurrency.
Will Nicolas Maduro win second term as Venezuela heads to early presidential election?
Maduro's socialist-backed Constituent Assembly calls for snap polls in April 2018 allowing Maduro to cement power against a fragmented opposition.
Venezuelan rogue pilot Oscar Perez's Instagram farewells before being killed in dramatic gunfight
While the dramatic gun battle was going on around him, Perez – who had been an action film star and portrayed himself as a James Bond or Rambo-like figure on social media – posted several videos on Instagram.
Food shortages and world's highest inflation push Venezuelans to the edge
Supermarket shelves and fridges are empty, and the prices of the few goods that are available can change every day.
'A matter of survival': Starving Venezuelans turn to bitcoin but face bribes and extortion
As Venezuela's national currency loses value at a catastrophic rate, thousands of ordinary but desperate people turn to the world of cryptocurrency.
Venezuela to launch oil-backed cryptocurrency to counter Washington's 'economic sabotage'
President Nicolas Maduro says move designed to by-pass financial sanctions slapped on Caracas.
Venezuela: State security forces systematically abused protesters
Dramatic images of police and soldiers cracking down on young protesters were broadcast around the world, but less is known about the thousands more who were hauled away.
European Union moves to ban manufacturers from selling arms to Venezuela
Move is designed to ramp up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro over corruption and abuse of power allegations.
White House announces tougher US travel ban with North Korea among 3 countries added
The new measures come into force on 18 October.
Iran and Venezuela lead attack on Donald Trump, the 'new Hitler' of global politics
Iran says Trump's "shameless and ignorant remarks" demonstrate his lack of "knowledge and awareness".
Crimes against humanity may have occurred in Venezuela, UN warns
Security forces accused of excessive violence as Venezuela faces anti-government unrest.
The real problem with Jeremy Corbyn's vacuous statement about violence in Venezuela
There's no moral equivalence between Maduro's authoritarian state and people fighting against it.
Oil and gas companies pull foreign personnel out of Venezuela
Total, Repsol and Chevron among companies withdrawing staff in the wake of deteriorating security situation.
Maduro promises 'maximum penalty' for 'US-backed' attack on Venezuela army base
Two of the attackers were killed in a firefight with soldiers, while eight were arrested, including at least three from the military.
From Trump to Maduro to Modi – we're an inch away from democratic totalitarianism
These could be the last days of liberal democracy. Be very afraid.
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