Venezuela

Tuesday, September 9th 2025 - 09:45 UTC
Maduro decrees Xmas season starts Oct. 1

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro once again decreed that Christmas celebrations in his country would begin on October 1, he announced on Monday during his TV show. He argued that the early start to the holiday season is meant to “defend happiness” and has been successful for the economy and culture in previous years.
Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Trump warns Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they threaten US warships

US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Caracas on Friday after Venezuelan fighter jets flew over a US destroyer in the Caribbean. “If they put us in a dangerous position, they will be shot down,” he said in the Oval Office, adding that military commanders already have authorization to open fire if deemed necessary.
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Venezuelan warplanes overfly US Navy ship in the Caribbean Sea

US authorities have confirmed that two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham, a US Navy guided missile destroyer, while it was operating in international waters in the Caribbean.
Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 11:30 UTC
US sinks alleged drug-trafficking boat in Caribbean, killing 11

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a “kinetic strike” on a vessel from Venezuela that was allegedly transporting illegal narcotics. The attack, the first of its kind since the US deployed warships to the southern Caribbean, resulted in the deaths of 11 people.
Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 11:09 UTC
Caracas claims video of exploding boat was AI-created

Venezuela's Communication and Information Minister Freddy Ñáñez on Tuesday accused US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of using a video generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to fabricate a war narrative. “While I cannot confirm with certainty the exact tools used, several elements suggest that it was generated by AI,” he stressed.
Tuesday, September 2nd 2025 - 18:47 UTC
Guyanese forces on election day alert after gunfire from Venezuelan bank of Essequibo

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali confirmed Monday that the country's security forces were on high alert following recent incidents near the Venezuela border while his country went to the polls.
Monday, September 1st 2025 - 10:06 UTC
Maduro praises Venezuelans who enlist

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro praised the “magnificent and moving” participation in the Great Bolivarian Militia Enlistment Day, a nationwide event held over the weekend.
Monday, September 1st 2025 - 09:52 UTC
Ecuador announces new transit visa requirements

The Ecuadorian Government of President Daniel Noboa announced that, starting Monday, the South American country would require transit visas for holders of passports from 45 nationalities that already require consular approval for longer stays.
Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 10:19 UTC
Voluntary enlistment for Venezuelans extended

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has extended his “Call to Arms” initiative, giving citizens the chance to enlist on Aug. 29 and 30 in the Bolivarian militia to defend the country's sovereignty and peace. The initiative, which began over the past weekend under the slogan “#YoMeAlisto,” is described as the “first step to activate the National Defense System, as mandated by our history of liberty and the laws of the Republic.”
Monday, August 25th 2025 - 20:57 UTC
Paraguayan Govt advises against traveling to Venezuela

The Paraguayan Government, under President Santiago Peña, has issued a travel advisory for its nationals, advising them to stay away from Venezuela or leave the country at the earliest, considering that Asunción does not have an embassy or consulate in that territory and therefore its ability to assist people in distress is limited.