Venezuela

• Friday, June 13th 2025 - 09:39 UTC

  Uruguay and Venezuela agree to resume consular services

  

  Uruguay and Venezuela agreed Thursday to resume consular services in both capitals, nearly a year after diplomatic relations deteriorated following Caracas' expulsion of Uruguayan diplomats alongside those of six other countries (Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, and the Dominican Republic) for failing to recognize Nicolás Maduro's reelection as announced by the National Electoral Council (CNE) on July 28.

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• Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 09:25 UTC

  Colombian forces kill Tren de Aragua leader in gunfight

  

  Earlier this week, Colombian troops gunned down alias El Viejo, an alleged leader of the Tren de Aragua transnational criminal gang stemming from Venezuela's Tocorón prison, it was reported Wednesday by Bogotá. During a raid, El Viejo fired at the forces and was killed “in the legitimate reaction ... in the course of military operations,” the Defense Ministry said.

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• Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

  Venezuela downplays EU's adding it to list of high-risk countries

  

  Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil rejected his country's inclusion by the European Union (EU) in a list of “high-risk” nations, calling it a “ridiculous” attempt by a “decrepit European elite.”

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• Monday, June 9th 2025 - 10:11 UTC

  Venezuelan authorities delay the departure of Bolivia's national football team

  

  The Bolivian national football team was delayed for over 12 hours in Venezuela this weekend after a 2-0 loss to the home team in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match in Maturín. Local authorities denied the team's charter flight permission to depart for Santa Cruz, Bolivia, forcing the team to return to their hotel.

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• Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 10:08 UTC

  Venezuela's gov't announces arrest of alleged mercenary from T&T

  

  Venezuelan authorities have captured Guis Kendell Jerome, a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, as part of an ongoing investigation into paramilitary groups allegedly entering the country to incite violence. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello stated that mercenaries from Trinidad and Tobago, alongside Colombian paramilitary groups, are involved in these movements.

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• Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 18:44 UTC

  Maduro berates Starmer for his plan to strengthen UK's military capabilities

  

  Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro on Monday criticized British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for his announcements regarding the need for military readiness. The Chavista leader said the Labour head of Government was “crazed and devilish” for his so-called Strategic Defense Review.

• Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 10:38 UTC

  Chavista regime cracks down on black market dollar handlers

  

  Venezuelan authorities arrested 15 men and 10 women for their alleged involvement in manipulating the black market dollar, impacting the economy. The suspects, including operators, managers, liquidity providers, developers, programmers, and payment receivers, handled 18 websites setting parallel dollar prices, causing economic distortions. Some of these portals illegally captured funds without banking authorization, it was explained.

• Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 09:24 UTC

  Guyana celebrates 59th Independence Day with steadfast support from Caricom in the face of Venezuelan bullying

  

  As Guyana celebrated its 59th Independence anniversary on Monday May 26, the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, commended the nation for its rapid development, strong environmental stewardship and growing influence on the international stage.

• Monday, May 26th 2025 - 10:32 UTC

  Chavista candidate voted Governor of Essequibo amid poor turnout

  

  Venezuela Sunday held regional and legislative elections with a voter turnout of 42.63%. The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by Nicolás Maduro, secured 23 out of 24 governorships, including the newly claimed 160,000 square-kilometer oil-rich Guayana Essequiba, and an 82.68% share of votes for the National Assembly, projecting an absolute legislative majority. The opposition won only the Cojedes governorship. Henrique Capriles secured a legislative seat for the opposition.

• Saturday, May 24th 2025 - 10:26 UTC

  Former Argentine Embassy refugees meet with US Secretary of State

  

  “Their bravery inspires all those who fight for a more democratic future,” Rubio said while condemning the arbitrary detention of opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa and over 70 others amid Maduro's ongoing repression