Venezuela

Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro Moves Christmas to October 1st

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro declared the Christmas season would be moved up to October as he tries to turn people's…

2 months ago

Venezuela: Juan Guaido Met with Protests after Returning from International Tour

Image source: Wikimedia Commons Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó was met with protests at the airport after returning home from…

5 years ago

Venezuela: Juan Guaido Accused of Coup Bid

Members of the Venezuelan government say they are putting down a small coup attempt after opposition leader Juan Guaido announced…

6 years ago

Petro: Venezuela Launches Ethereum-Based Cryptocurrency

Venezuela has launched the "Petro" cryptocurrency in an attempt to bypass tough economic sanctions imposed by the United States. Petro…

7 years ago

Venezuela to Hold Early Presidential Elections in April

Venezuela's Constituent Assembly has ordered fresh presidential elections before the end of April. President Nicolas Maduro told thousands of his…

7 years ago

US Extends Travel Ban to North Korea, Venezuela and Chad

The US has expanded its travel ban to include people from North Korea, Venezuela and Chad. According to the White…

7 years ago

Venezuela Crisis: The Impact of Civil War?

Image Credit As the crisis in Venezuela continues, talk of the issues escalating into civil war is becoming less far…

7 years ago

Despacito Singers Condemn Nicolas Maduro for Using Their Song for Political Gains

Puerto Rican stars Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee have lashed out against Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of using…

7 years ago

Venezuela Criticizes 11 Latin American Countries for Rude Interference

Venezuela has criticized a joint communiqué by 11 Latin American countries calling on its government to "guarantee the right to…

8 years ago

Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro Defends His Decision to Withdraw 100-Bolivar Banknote

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has defended his decision to scrap the nation's most-used banknote, 100 bolivares. The 100-bolivar note withdrawal…

8 years ago

Venezuela Closes Colombian Border to Combat Smuggling Gangs

Venezuela has decided to close its border with Colombia for 72 hours in the latest measure to combat smuggling gangs.…

8 years ago

Venezuela Seizes 4 Million Christmas Toys

Almost four million Christmas toys have been seized in Venezuela after authorities arrested two executives at toy distributor Kreisel. According…

8 years ago

Venezuela Opposition Drops Symbolic Trial of President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's parliament has delayed the symbolic trial of President Nicolas Maduro, which was due to take place on November 1.…

8 years ago

Venezuela Opposition Leaders Stage General Strike

Venezuela’s opposition leaders have staged a general strike to push for a referendum on removing President Nicolas Maduro from power.…

8 years ago

Venezuela Opposition to Hold Talks with Government After Pope Francis Intervention

In a surprise move, Venezuela opposition and the government are to meet for crisis talks, the Vatican says, after an…

8 years ago

Venezuela: Opposition March over Suspended Recall Vote for Nicolas Maduro

Opponents of the Venezuelan government marched through Caracas after election officials blocked their attempts to hold a recall referendum against…

8 years ago

Venezuela Government Accused of Coup After Blocking Recall Referendum

Leaders of the Venezuelan opposition have accused the government of staging a coup by blocking their drive to hold a…

8 years ago

Venezuela: Rival Demonstrations Held In Caracas

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took part in rival marches in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. Anti-government protesters called for President…

8 years ago

Raul Castro: Cuba Will Not Return to OAS In a Show of Solidarity with Venezuela

Cuba will not return to the Organization of American States (OAS), says President Raul Castro in a show of solidarity…

8 years ago

Venezuela: Opposition-Controlled National Assembly Plans to Oust Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela’s opposition plans to speed up moves to oust the government of President Nicolas Maduro after it took control of…

9 years ago

Venezuela: Exiled Opposition Leader Manuel Rosales Arrested in Maracaibo

Venezuelan educator and opposition leader Manuel Rosales has been arrested on his return to the country after 6 years of…

9 years ago

Venezuela: Brazilian Senators Attacked After Trying to Meet Jailed Opposition Leader Leopoldo Lopez

Eight Brazilian senators visiting Venezuela to meet jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez say they had to flee after their bus…

9 years ago

Marleny Olivo: Venezuela Mango-Thrower Gets Flat from Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has granted a flat to a woman after she made her point by hitting him on…

10 years ago

Venezuela food shortage: Fingerprint scanners to be installed at grocery stores

In a move to reduce food hoarding and panic buying, Venezuela will install about 20,000 fingerprint scanners at grocery stores…

10 years ago

Venezuela: US has 15 days to cut 80 diplomats in Caracas

Venezuela has given the United States 15 days to dramatically reduce the number of diplomats it has in the country.…

10 years ago