Venezuela has launched the "Petro" cryptocurrency in an attempt to bypass tough economic sanctions imposed by the United States. Petro…
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has defended his decision to scrap the nation's most-used banknote, 100 bolivares. The 100-bolivar note withdrawal…
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has announced the withdrawal of the 100-bolivar banknote will be delayed until January 2, 2017. The…
Venezuela has decided to close its border with Colombia for 72 hours in the latest measure to combat smuggling gangs.…
Venezuela will replace its 100-bolivar banknotes with coins within 72 hours. The government hopes swapping the country’s highest denomination notes…
In a speech to supporters in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, President Nicolas Maduro has threatened the seizure of factories that have…
Venezuela has announced it is imposing a two-day working week for public sector workers as a temporary measure to help…
Venezuela will cut power for four hours a day from next week to deal with a worsening energy crisis. The…
Venezuela’s economy has entered recession, after contracting for the third consecutive quarter of the year. The Central Bank announced that…