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Tense relationship between Ecuador and Argentina due to former minister's escape to Venezuela

Published: 03/17/2023 in MercoPress

Ecuador expects to overcome the diplomatic crisis with Argentina soon after both nations withdrew their ambassadors amid questioning from Quito regarding the escape of a former minister convicted of corruption who was taking refuge in Argentina's diplomatic residence in Ecuador.

Venezuela's Mustachioed Superhero Is 'At War With Imperialism'

Published: 03/02/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Venezuela has its very own caped superhero. He wears a red construction helmet and his weapon is his iron fist. Called "Super-Bigote," he is created in the image of President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela's slow economic recovery leaves poorest behind

Published: 02/03/2023 in BBC News - World

A crisis-hit economy shows signs of life – but in the capital, some are still barely scraping by.

Maduro reviews human rights situation in Venezuela with Türk

Published: 01/28/2023 in MercoPress

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker Türk reviewed the situation in the South American country during a meeting Friday at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas.

UN High Commissioner due in Venezuela to address the human rights crisis

Published: 01/26/2023 in MercoPress

United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker Türk is arriving Thursday in Caracas from Colombia for talks with the Nicolás Maduro administration about human rights, where the latest reports have been anything but favorable.

Chevron activities picking up pace in Venezuela

Published: 01/04/2023 in MercoPress

The first shipment of Venezuelan crude oil to a US refinery in quite a while is about to set sail, it was reported in Caracas. Oil producer Chevron is to send the oil to its Pascagoula, Mississippi, refinery after obtaining a US license in 2022.

Venezuela closer to Mercosur and Argentina

Published: 12/27/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's return to Mercosur, the resumption of flights between Buenos Aires and Caracas, and an invitation to President Nicolás Maduro to attend the CELAC summit in Buenos Aires next month are some of the signs showing the Argentine government's rapprochement with Chavismo. In addition to that, a rise in bilateral trade of up to 60% is expected.

Suspect in murder of Paraguayan prosecutor in Colombia captured in Venezuela

Published: 12/21/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuelan authorities captured in Caracas a sixth suspect in the murder of Paraguayan anti-mafia prosecutor Marcelo Pecci in May, when he was spending his honeymoon on a beach in the Colombian Caribbean, Colombian police reported on Wednesday. His crime has been linked to several judiciary processes, such as Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastian Marset, who allegedly ordered the death of the prosecutor.

Venezuela: opposition majority calls for the termination of Juan Guaidó's "interim government"

Published: 12/21/2022 in MercoPress

An opposition majority called this Wednesday for the cessation of functions of the "interim government" of Juan Guaidó in Venezuela by considering that, after four years of his self-proclamation, the mechanism was weakened without achieving the objectives of political change set out. This represents a change for dozens of countries that formaly still recognize the parliamentary leader and host opposition ambassadors in their territory.

Venezuela corruption: Hugo Chávez's nurse guilty of money laundering

Published: 12/14/2022 in BBC News - World

Claudia Díaz was the nurse of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who named her treasurer.

Venezuela's minimum monthly wage back below US$ 10

Published: 12/11/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's Bolivar fell 17% against the US dollar from less than a week ago, leaving minimum monthly pensions and wages at around US$ 9.20, it was reported in Caracas Friday. Set at 130 bolivars in March, incomes went down 69% this year.

Three Get 30 Years In Jail For Failed Drone Attack On Venezuela President

Published: 12/09/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Three people accused in a failed drone attack targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in 2018 were sentenced to 30-year jail terms, relatives said on Friday.

Putin reported having exit plan to Venezuela if Ukraine bid fails

Published: 12/09/2022 in MercoPress

Russian leader Vladimir Putin was reported to have an exit plan for Venezuela, should he fall from grace in Moscow if his country does not succeed militarily in Ukraine. Argentina and China were also said to have been under consideration but were eventually discarded.

"You Shot My Granddaughter": Venezuela Cries As Police Violence Soars

Published: 12/03/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Official numbers are hard to come by, but the Venezuelan Violence Observatory, an non-governmental group, says it has documented more than 700 deaths at police hands just in the first half of the...

Prisoner swap between Venezuela, US, a "normal" thing, says Maduro

Published: 12/01/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Wednesday said the recent prisoner swap with the United States was a "normal" process, despite controversies around the event.

Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate

Published: 11/26/2022 in BBC News - World

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects.

Venezuela after Guyana's oil claiming border dispute in The Hague

Published: 11/18/2022 in MercoPress

"We will demonstrate Guyana's claim is inadmissible," Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said on Thursday to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, which is the United Nations' highest for resolving disputes between states.

Venezuela to defend Essequibo case before ICJ

Published: 11/16/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Thursday announced that his administration would resort to The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) to solve the territorial dispute with Guyana over the Essequibo region.

Venezuela announces return to Andean Community of Nations

Published: 11/04/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Thursday announced his administration's plan to rejoin the Andean Community of Nations (CAN), a subject he had discussed earlier this week with his Colombian colleague Gustavo Petro.

Venezuela crisis: 7.1m leave country since 2015

Published: 10/17/2022 in BBC News - World

Venezuelans leave their homeland in droves - even though many struggle to feed themselves abroad.

US and Mexico make deal to ease Venezuela migration

Published: 10/12/2022 in BBC News - World

Thousands of Venezuelans will be allowed to enter the US by air, with the aim of easing pressure at the border.

Venezuela left out of UN Human Rights Council

Published: 10/12/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela has been voted out of the 47-member UN Human Rights Council while starting next year Chile and Costa Rica will join the group which also features Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, and Paraguay from Latin America.

Venezuela landslide: Maduro vows to rebuild Las Tejerías

Published: 10/11/2022 in BBC News - World

Locals, rescuers and sniffer dogs continue the desperate search for any survivors in the thick mud.

Venezuela landslides: Dozens killed as homes swept away

Published: 10/10/2022 in BBC News - World

At least 25 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country.

Mudslide in Venezuela leaves dozens dead

Published: 10/10/2022 in MercoPress

At least 22 people have been reported to have died in the Venezuelan town of Las Tejerías, in the central State of Aragua while more than 50 others were missing following a mudslide after heavy rains.

22 Killed, Over 50 Missing After Massive Landslide In Venezuela

Published: 10/09/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A landslide in central Venezuela left at least 22 people dead and more than 50 missing after a river overflowed, officials said Sunday, in the latest deadly disaster caused by heavy rains to hit the...

Deadly landslides sweep away homes in Venezuela

Published: 10/09/2022 in BBC News - World

At least 22 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country.

US frees President Maduro's relatives in Venezuela prisoner swap

Published: 10/01/2022 in BBC News - World

Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady had been serving 18-year sentences for trafficking drugs.

Venezuela ups military strength on Caribbean coast to fight drug trafficking

Published: 09/30/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's military strength in the northernmost Paraguaná peninsula on the Caribbean seashore has been upped Thursday as President Nicolás Maduro urged authorities from the Dutch territories of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao to join efforts against drug trafficking in the area.

Mexico/US border migrants' record arrests; mostly from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua

Published: 09/26/2022 in MercoPress

New figures from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), indicate that 2.15 million migrants were detained at the US/Mexico border over the past year, a 24% increase, but with a drastic change in the origin of the new migrants, since the fastest growing number are from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua.

Bolivia, Venezuela not joining US efforts against drug trafficking, Biden says

Published: 09/17/2022 in MercoPress

US President Joseph Biden has issued yet another declaration including Venezuela and Bolivia among the countries that do not fight drug trafficking.

More broadcasters shut down in Venezuela

Published: 09/15/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission – Conatel – has shut down closed five radio stations Wednesday in the city of Cumaná, in the state of Sucre, it was reported.

LGBTIQ+ political party seeking registration in Venezuela

Published: 08/31/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) has received a petition to record the name of the first-ever LGBTIQ+ community party, it was reported in Caracas.

Son of Che Guevara dies in Venezuela aged 60

Published: 08/30/2022 in MercoPress

Camilo Guevara March, one of the sons of Cuban guerrilla fighter Ernesto Guevara, nicknamed "Che" for his Argentine origins, died Monday in Caracas, it was reported. He was 60.

Venezuela and Colombia appoint ambassadors to resume full ties

Published: 08/25/2022 in MercoPress

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced he had picked former Senator Armando Benedetti to become Colombia's new ambassador to Caracas following his decision to resume full diplomatic ties with the administration of Nicolás Maduro.

Argentine President calls for an end to Venezuela, Cuba blockades

Published: 08/19/2022 in MercoPress

Argentina's Alberto Fernández Thursday called for an "end" to blockades against Cuba and Venezuela during an event at the Kirchner Cultural Center (CCK) in Buenos Aires hosted by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), of which he currently holds the pro-tempore presidency.

Venezuela politician sentenced over drone attack on Maduro

Published: 08/04/2022 in BBC News - World

Juan Requesens was found guilty of conspiracy over a failed 2018 drone attack on Venezuela's president.

Venezuela's Conviasa starts weekly flights to Tehran

Published: 08/01/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's increasingly deeper ties with Iran have resulted in flag carrier Conviasa starting nonstop services to Tehran once a week as of Sunday, it was announced.

"Half" of Venezuela's cabinet down with COVID-19

Published: 07/23/2022 in MercoPress

Half of Venezuela's members of the ministerial cabinet are down with COVID-19, President Nicolás Maduro announced.

HRW criticizes Argentine President for his softness regarding Venezuela

Published: 06/30/2022 in MercoPress

Argentine President Alberto Fernández has been heavily criticized by Human Rights Watch (HRW) for his stance regarding Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his government's unclear record in that regard.

Venezuela tapped 1.5 million phone lines. That’s just the start, experts warn.

Published: 06/28/2022 in National

The newly released document provides a glimpse into the extent to which Venezuela’s government and intelligence forces have encroached into citizens’ lives.

Venezuela further below oil output target

Published: 06/14/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's oil output production fell 5% from May of 2022 to the previous month, according to the latest Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) released Tuesday.

Venezuela can become port of entry into LatAm, Maduro tells Erdogan

Published: 06/09/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro Wednesday offered Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to turn Venezuela into a port of entry into Latin America.

Alberto Fernández will be Venezuela's voice at Los Angeles Summit, Maduro says

Published: 06/06/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro said Argentina's President would represent all those countries excluded from the Summit of the Americas starting Monday in Los Angeles, California.

US now turns to Cuba and Venezuela, possibly to salvage LA Summit

Published: 05/19/2022 in MercoPress

US President Joseph Biden picked up the message several leaders sent him and is said to be considering a possible U-turn on his decision not to invite Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to the June 6-10 Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California.

Venezuela government and opposition to renew talks amid humanitarian crisis

Published: 05/17/2022 in BBC News - World

Talks aimed at ending a political crisis that has displaced six million people collapsed in October.

OPEC Chief visits Venezuela to bolster bilateral ties

Published: 05/09/2022 in MercoPress

OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo has visited Venezuela to strengthen bilateral ties between the rich oil-producing South American country, which is one of the 13 countries that make up the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Venezuela's inflation for April 2022 stands at 4.4%

Published: 05/07/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's Central Bank Friday reported April's inflation had reached 4.4% in April, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). The new figures were significantly higher than the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) recorded in March but still notoriously better than 24.% from April 2021.

Argentine FM defends resumption of full ties with Venezuela

Published: 05/04/2022 in MercoPress

Argentina is planning to upgrade its diplomatic ties with Venezuela after former President Mauricio Macri's decision in 2015 not to appoint an ambassador to Caracas.

Iranian Petroleum Minister visits Venezuela to deepen bilateral ties

Published: 05/02/2022 in MercoPress

Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) CEO Asdrúbal Chávez has met in Caracas with Iran's Petroleum Minister Javad Owji to sign bilateral agreements between two countries heavily damaged by US-imposed sanctions.

Argentine President says "time to help Venezuela"

Published: 04/19/2022 in MercoPress

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Monday stressed all countries needed to resume full diplomatic ties with Venezuela, which cannot survive on its own.

Venezuela's monthly inflation stays within one-digit figures

Published: 04/08/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's economic authorities have reported one-digit monthly inflation once again for a country that had grown accustomed to astronomic figures. However, independent observers consider this data to be absurd.

Venezuela's Maduro feels worthy of Nobel Prize in Economics

Published: 03/25/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro Thursday unleashed anger worldwide when he claimed his government deserved the Nobel Prize in Economics, which earned him a barrage of negative comments on social media.

Uruguay to pick up the tab for Venezuela's unpaid milk bills?

Published: 03/09/2022 in MercoPress

Uruguayan dairy producer Conaprole has filed a lawsuit against the State for nearly US$ 62 million due to payments owed by Venezuela for the sale of products, Agriculture Minister Fernando Mattos announced.

Argentina's monthly inflation above that of Venezuela in 2022

Published: 03/09/2022 in MercoPress

Argentina's consumer price index (CPI) for the month of February of 2022 is expected to be around 3.9%, while Venezuela's would be below half that much, at 1.7%, it was reported.

Venezuela releases two jailed US citizens after talks

Published: 03/09/2022 in BBC News - World

The two were released just days after a high-level US delegation met President Nicolás Maduro.

Financial sanctions on Russia expected to hit harder on its ally Venezuela

Published: 03/05/2022 in MercoPress

Measures and sanctions targeting Russia's economy and banking system because of its military invasion of Ukraine, are having a great impact in world trade but the situation is anticipated will be particularly worse for some Latin American countries close to Moscow and the Vladimir Putin regime.

Ukraine crisis: Venezuela Assures "Strong Support" To Russia

Published: 03/01/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

In rare backing for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday assured Vladimir Putin of his "strong support" in a telephone call, according to a Kremlin...

Iran to further help Venezuela regarding oil and other issues

Published: 02/22/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia and his Iranian Petroleum colleague Javad Owji Tuesday signed an agreement to deepen mutual cooperation in the area of hydrocarbons.

Venezuela allows flights to and from Portugal to resume

Published: 02/09/2022 in MercoPress

The Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro Wednesday gave the nod to the resumption of commercial flights to and from Portugal, which were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With help from Iran and China, Venezuela recovering part of its production

Published: 01/28/2022 in MercoPress

By Felicity Bradstock for Oilprice.com – Venezuela appears to be following in Iran’s footsteps by starting to ignore U.S. sanctions on its oil industry to once again develop its substantial crude reserves. After years of stalling and losing out on international investment as well as vital revenues, Venezuela looks to be set to increase its oil production, fostering relationships with key export markets that are willing to risk U.S. retaliation to the move.

Argentina endorses request that Venezuela investigates human rights violations

Published: 01/26/2022 in MercoPress

Argentina Wednesday supported from its role within the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) previous requests filed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who insisted the Venezuelan administration of Nicolás Maduro needed to investigate the numerous reports on violations and hold the perpetrators accountable.

Venezuela's elderly demand better pensions

Published: 01/20/2022 in MercoPress

Retired Venezuelan health care workers Wednesday staged a protest in demand for better pensions, claiming that what they were earning were "miserable salaries" with which they were being "starved to death"

Putin's false flag operation in Ukraine and the Cuba and Venezuela cards

Published: 01/18/2022 in MercoPress

By Gwynne Dyer (*) – After a week of intense discussions about “security” between Russia and the NATO countries, this is the week when the Western allies will send their written replies to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Various pundits, some of whom have actually been to Russia, warn us that there will be “War in Europe” if Putin's demands are not met.

Venezuela resumes crude exports after nine months

Published: 01/12/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's state-run PDVSA will begin exporting diluted crude oil (DCO) this week after a nine-month stoppage, it was reported in Caracas. The last time PDVSA shipped diluted crude to Asia was in April last year.

Venezuela's inflation for the year 2021 reaches "only" 686.4%

Published: 01/10/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela's Central Bank (BCV) has confirmed December's 7.6% marked the 12th consecutive month with inflation below 50% for an yearly total of 686.4%, it was announced.

Russia hopes to start manufacturing Kalashnikov rifles in Venezuela soon

Published: 12/29/2021 in MercoPress

Russian officials Wednesday insisted the launch of the plant to manufacture Kalashnikov rifles in Venezuela had to be postponed during 2021 as a consequence of sanctions imposed by the United States, but the final works have been gaining pace lately thanks to cooperation from local authorities.

Fighting to learn in Venezuela

Published: 12/28/2021 in BBC News - World

Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling.

Eduardo Bolsonaro says "Bolivarian Chile" to follow Venezuela's path

Published: 12/23/2021 in MercoPress

Brazilian Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of President Jair Bolsonaro, has heralded that once President-elect Gabriel Boric takes office, "Chile will now follow a similar path to that of Venezuela" and admitted he favored far-right candidate José Antonio Kast.

Leaders of Venezuela, Turkey reaffirm mutual cooperation

Published: 12/22/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Tuesday said he had discussed in a telephone conversation a series of bilateral issues with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

UK Supreme Court rules Guaidó is Venezuela's president, but the case is not over

Published: 12/20/2021 in MercoPress

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Monday maintained opposition leader Juan Guaidó should be recognized as the truthful President of Venezuela, which would grant him access to his country's gold in custody at the Bank of England. But instead of making a decision on that issue, the case was sent back to a lower court for further judicial proceedings.

Venezuela, Belarus strengthen bilateral ties

Published: 12/16/2021 in MercoPress

The Governments of Venezuela and Belarus agreed Wednesday to set up in Caracas the VIII High-Level Joint Committee between the two countries to foster trade agreements and bilateral ties, it was reported.

Colombian guerrilla reported killed in Venezuela; no official word

Published: 12/07/2021 in MercoPress

A former Colombian Armed Revolutionary Forces (FARC) combatant who took part in the 2016 peace negotiations with the Government of then-President Juan Manuel Santos has been killed in Venezuela, it was reported.

FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela

Published: 12/05/2021 in BBC News - World

The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings.

Venezuela's hospital 'hell'

Published: 12/01/2021 in BBC News - World

The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives.

Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out

Published: 11/22/2021 in BBC News - World

Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement.

Venezuela's PSUV grabs most of the seats at stake amid poor turnout

Published: 11/22/2021 in MercoPress

With 58% of Venezuelans not showing up to vote, the ruling PSUV Sunday won regional and local elections by a landslide.

Venezuela goes to the polls, as world looks on with skeptical eyes

Published: 11/21/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuela, a country that has praised Nicaragua's recent rigged elections most of the world has condemned, is going back to the polls Sunday to choose legislators as well as regional and local authorities.

Venezuela polls: Opposition hopes to break stalemate

Published: 11/19/2021 in BBC News - World

After years of boycotting elections, the main opposition groups will take part in local polls.

Venezuela's inflation slowing down but still very high

Published: 11/09/2021 in MercoPress

Inflation in Venezuela for October of 2021 was 8.1%, for a YoY record of 1,258%, according to a report from the Venezuelan Observatory of Finance (OVF) released Monday.

ICC to probe Venezuela over alleged crimes against humanity

Published: 11/03/2021 in BBC News - World

The International Criminal Court will examine allegations of torture and extrajudicial killings.

US Clears Ally Of Venezuela's Maduro On 7 Money Laundering Counts

Published: 11/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A US judge on Monday dismissed seven of eight money laundering charges against Alex Saab, a businessman close to the regime of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, a court filing showed.

French President says he discussed crisis in Venezuela and Nicaragua with Alberto Fernández

Published: 10/31/2021 in MercoPress

French President Emmanuel Macron Saturday admitted on Twitter that he had spoken with his Argentine colleague Alberto Fernández about the crisis in Venezuela and Nicaragua on the sides of the G20 Summit in Rome. The issue had not been mentioned by the Argentine government.

ICC Prosecutor on 10-day mission to Colombia and Venezuela

Published: 10/27/2021 in MercoPress

Since Monday and until 3 November, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Mr Karim A.A. Khan QC, will undertake a 10-day mission to Latin America, which will include official visits to the Republic of Colombia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The mission to the region builds upon the productive meetings the Prosecutor has already held, both in-person and virtually, with multiple stakeholders in relation to both situations.

Hugo Carvajal: Spain to extradite Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US

Published: 10/20/2021 in BBC News - World

Hugo Carvajal faces drugs charges but may also have incriminating evidence against President Maduro.

US Accuses Venezuela's Maduro Of Putting Extradited Businessman Above Country

Published: 10/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The United States on Monday criticized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro's suspension of dialogue with the opposition, saying he was putting the fate of an extradited businessman accused of money...

Maduro associate extradited from Cape Verde to face criminal charges in Miami; Venezuela claims "kidnapping"

Published: 10/17/2021 in MercoPress

The Venezuelan government walked out of negotiations with the opposition following on the extradition of Colombian businessman Alex Saab from Cape Verde to the United States where he faces trial on money laundering and corruption.

Fugitive Businessman Close To Venezuela's Maduro Extradited To US

Published: 10/16/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A fugitive businessman accused of acting as a money launderer for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime was extradited Saturday to the United States from Cape Verde, his legal team told AFP.

Duque willing to reopen Colombian consulates in Venezuela

Published: 10/06/2021 in MercoPress

The Government of Colombia is willing to reopen consular services in Venezuela, as long as it is done safely, President Iván Duque announced on Tuesday.

The bridge linking Venezuela and Colombia cleared for resumption of bilateral ties

Published: 10/05/2021 in MercoPress

The land crossing between Venezuela and Colombia through the Simón Bolívar international bridge has been reopened Monday after 32 months, following the removal of the three containers which blocked the way, it was announced.

Venezuela judiciary aiding repression, UN finds

Published: 09/16/2021 in BBC News - World

A fact-finding mission says the justice system allowed serious human rights violations to happen.

Maduro's front man to be extradited to the United States; Venezuela complains of an arbitrary ruling

Published: 09/09/2021 in MercoPress

The Constitutional Tribunal from Cape Verde ruled this week that Colombian businessman Alex Saab considered a front man for Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro can be extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of corruption and money laundering.

Landslides kill 15 in western Venezuela after heavy rains

Published: 08/25/2021 in BBC News - World

Heavy rains triggered flash floods which swept through towns in the Andes causing extensive damage.

Venezuela opposition politician Guevara freed after talks

Published: 08/16/2021 in BBC News - World

Freddy Guevara is freed after two days of talks between opposition and government representatives.

In thirteen years Venezuela has eliminated 14 zeroes from the Bolivar currency

Published: 08/06/2021 in MercoPress

Because of the hyperinflation process, as of next October the Venezuelan currency, Bolivar, will lose six zeroes, the central bank announced on Thursday, This is the third time in thirteen years that monetary officials in the country appeal to eliminating ciphers.

Duque wants Venezuela to be declared "promoter of terrorism" for harboring FARC dissidents

Published: 07/27/2021 in MercoPress

Colombian President Iván Duque Monday said several former guerrilla commanders were being granted shelter in Venezuela and asked the United States that Venezuela be added to the list of countries that promote terrorism.

Venezuela rejects accusations of "hosting" armed groups that attempt against Colombian institutions

Published: 07/23/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuelan foreign minister Jorge Arreaza rejected accusations from the Colombian government regarding the recent attack on the helicopter of president Ivan Duque in the city of Cúcuta and claimed Bogotá is using his country to hide the tragedy of its neighbour.

Venezuela government arrests Deputy Freddy Guevara, breaks into Juan Guaidó's home

Published: 07/13/2021 in MercoPress

The Venezuelan government's intelligence service took Deputy Freddy Guevara into custody on Monday, accusing him of "terrorism" and "treason" and broke into the home of opposition leader Juan Guaidó, the latter's wife informed.

Venezuela opposition figure Freddy Guevara arrested

Published: 07/12/2021 in BBC News - World

Freddy Guevara broadcast live on social media as he was arrested on a highway in Caracas.

Venezuela: Battles rage between police and gangs in Caracas

Published: 07/10/2021 in BBC News - World

Security forces search for gang leaders after two days of fighting in the capital Caracas.

Biden reaffirms support for Guaidó on Venezuela's Independence Day

Published: 07/06/2021 in MercoPress

On the anniversary of Venezuela's independence, July 5, President Joe Biden sent a letter reaffirming US support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido.

New Bachelet report says abuse and torture still in force in Venezuela

Published: 07/02/2021 in MercoPress

A new report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) released Thursday has pointed out that the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro continues to apply systematic abuse and torture, particularly to political opponents.

Colombian President Says Helicopter Hit By Gunfire Near Venezuela Border

Published: 06/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Colombian President Ivan Duque said Friday the helicopter he was flying in near the border with Venezuela was hit by gunfire.

Russia to the world: Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua are our Latin American allies

Published: 06/25/2021 in MercoPress

Russia reiterated this week its support for Latin American allies, mainly Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua given the standing “external threats,” stated Moscow's defence minister General Sergey Shoigu who underlined the historic links with the three countries.

Five cases of covid-19 among Venezuela's team leads Conmebol to change rules for Copa America

Published: 06/12/2021 in MercoPress

Five players from Venezuela's national team due to face hosts Brazil in the opening game of the Copa America tournament this coming Sunday tested positive for covid-19, posing new troubles to the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).

Venezuela says eight abducted soldiers rescued

Published: 06/01/2021 in BBC News - World

The troops had been held by an armed group since April following skirmishes on the Colombian border.

Venezuela's paradise beach resort turns into violent nightmare

Published: 05/28/2021 in BBC News - World

The region of Barlovento in northern Venezuela used to be a perfect Caribbean holiday destination.

Bolsonaro critical of Lula, Venezuela, Argentina, Communism and lockdowns

Published: 05/22/2021 in MercoPress

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has had words of anything but praise regarding former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Argentina, Venezuela and Communism.

Biden picks for Western Hemisphere career diplomat who favors sanctions against Venezuela

Published: 05/21/2021 in MercoPress

US President Joseph Biden's candidate for the office of Undersecretary of the State Department for the Western Hemisphere, Brian A. Nichols, has said sanctions against the Nicolás Maduro regime must continue.

Argentine President Fernández says human rights issue in Venezuela is “disappearing little by little”

Published: 05/19/2021 in MercoPress

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Tuesday said the "problem" of human rights in Venezuela "disappearing" and insisted there was no need for blockades when the way to solve these issues is through dialogue.

Venezuela celebrates as 'doctor of the poor' beatified

Published: 04/30/2021 in BBC News - World

José Gregorio Hernández treated the poor in the country during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago.

Venezuela remains the most “miserable” country - Argentina not far behind

Published: 04/26/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuela easily held to the dubious honour of being at the top of the list of the 2020 Global Economic Misery Index, while Argentina was merely seven notches behind.

UN to provide food to Venezuela children amid crisis

Published: 04/20/2021 in BBC News - World

The World Food Programme aims to feed 1.5m children by the end of 2023 to combat growing malnutrition.

Venezuela: Money scam by opposition leaders unveiled by Maduro’s Government

Published: 04/14/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuela’s National Assembly Speaker, Jorge Rodríguez – recognized by Nicolás Maduro’s Government – Tuesday denounced opposition leaders were behind a scam plan to “steal” more than 53 million dollars of Venezuela's money frozen in the United States.

Venezuela investigates mayor for marking homes of Covid-19 infected people

Published: 04/09/2021 in MercoPress

The mayor of a municipality in the western Venezuelan state of Yaracuy this week forced people to mark the homes of Covid-19 patients in his community with signs to prevent visits and prevent contagion.

Venezuela's borders with Colombia returning to normal under control of Bolivarian forces

Published: 04/06/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Monday reported eight soldiers had died fighting a group of “terrorists” on the Colombian border. But after three weeks of clashes and 17 deaths, "the region is returning to normal."

Facebook Freezes Venezuela President's Page Over COVID-19 Misinformation

Published: 03/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19 by promoting a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the...

Venezuela's Guaidó willing to support an independent new electoral council

Published: 03/04/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Wednesday that he would support naming a new electoral council but cautioned its members should not be chosen unilaterally by the National Assembly currently held by the ruling socialist party of President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela has 323 "political detainees" in jail, mostly awaiting trial

Published: 03/02/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuela’s Penal Forum estimates that Nearly three-quarters of all political detainees are awaiting trial for more than two years, the group said on Monday, arguing it is a sign that authorities use pretrial detention as a punishment.

The Biden administration has no immediate plans to review sanctions on Venezuela and Cuba

Published: 03/01/2021 in MercoPress

The new administration of president Joe Biden is in “no rush” to lift U.S. sanctions on Venezuela but would consider easing them if President Nicolas Maduro takes confidence-building steps showing he is ready to negotiate seriously with the opposition, according to White House sources.

EU declares Venezuela ambassador persona non grata and expels her

Published: 02/26/2021 in MercoPress

The European Union has declared Venezuela's ambassador in Brussels as a "persona non grata" in a tit-for-tat diplomatic move. A EU statement said member states had agreed that Venezuela's ambassador would no longer be welcome as an envoy to the bloc.

Venezuela declares EU's head of delegation persona non grata and gives her 72 hours to leave the country

Published: 02/25/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuela announced on Wednesday that the head of the European Union's delegation in Caracas had 72 hours to leave the country and declared her persona non grata after the bloc imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan officials this week.

Maduro complains sanctions are hurting Venezuela's ability to fight the pandemic and consequences

Published: 02/23/2021 in MercoPress

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Monday denounced international sanctions against his country, saying they have limited the government’s ability to fight the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. European Union foreign ministers on Monday imposed new sanctions on 19 leading Venezuelan officials.

European Union adds 19 senior Venezuelan officials to its list of sanctions

Published: 02/23/2021 in MercoPress

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on 19 senior Venezuelan officials, lawmakers and members of the security forces in response to December's legislative election that the bloc said was rigged in favor of President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuelans say new legal status 'changes everything'

Published: 02/10/2021 in BBC News - World

Colombia's decision to give a million Venezuelan migrants protected status sparks hope in Medellín.

Colombia to grant legal status to Venezuelan migrants

Published: 02/09/2021 in BBC News - World

President Ivan Duque announces changes that will give almost one million temporary protected status.

Will Biden’s arrival lead to better U.S. relations with Venezuela?

Published: 01/24/2021 in Latin America Reports

Following last week’s inauguration of new U.S. President Joe Biden, Latin American officials wait to see how relations in the region will evolve after four years of xenophobic rhetoric and regressive policies from the Trump administration. Biden, who acted as the former principal emissary to Latin America and the Caribbean while vice president for eight years, will have a lot of work to rebuild relationships and establish more forward-looking partnerships in the region. When it comes to Venezuela, however, it seems the new administration may not differ much from Trump, according to recent comments from Biden’s own officials. In his […]

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Donald Trump Halts Deportation Of Venezuelans For 18 Months

Published: 01/19/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

On his last night in the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday suspending the deportation of Venezuelans from US territory for a period of 18 months, citing...

Venezuela crisis: Maduro loyalists take control of parliament

Published: 01/05/2021 in BBC News - World

The National Assembly had until now been the only institution not controlled by the Maduro government.