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Montevideo, October 2nd 2025 - 18:40 UTC

Venezuela

  • Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 08:42 UTC

    Maduro expands his powers with new state of emergency in Venezuela

    Tensions between Caracas and Washington have escalated since the U.S. deployed destroyers and aircraft in the Caribbean for anti-drug operations

    Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro decreed on Monday a state of emergency due to “external commotion,” granting himself broad powers to confront what he describes as “U.S. aggression.” The measure, effective for an initial 90 days and renewable, authorizes the military control of public services, strategic industries, and the closure of borders.

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  • Monday, September 29th 2025 - 09:22 UTC

    Bordering Colombian and Venezuelan districts to deepen ties

    The signed memorandum symbolizes the twinning of the peoples and the challenge of realizing a shared vision as “Bolivarian brothers,” it was argued

    Governors of bordering Venezuelan and Colombian districts held a “historic and significant meeting” on the banks of the Orinoco River to sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reactivating binational exchange.

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  • Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:58 UTC

    Maduro wrote Trump a letter, Caracas admits

    Maduro wants to discuss the “fake news” surrounding the mounting tension in the Caribbean

    Venezuela's Bolivarian regime admitted Sunday that President Nicolás Maduro sent a letter dated Sept. 6 to his US colleague Donald Trump to discuss current tensions in the Caribbean Sea and what the Chavista leader has referred to as “fake news” from the White House.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    YouTube shuts down Maduro's channel

    A Buenos Aires-based outlet claimed to have been behind the measure

    Google-owned YouTube has removed the official channel of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which had over 233,000 subscribers. While YouTube has not provided an official explanation, sources suggest the removal could be due to violations of the platform's policies on misinformation or automated content.

  • Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 10:09 UTC

    Venezuela and Iran pledge to strengthen nuclear cooperation

    Quintero highlighted the importance of promoting the role of atomic energy in the promotion of peace, health, and global development

    Venezuela's Deputy Science and Technology Minister Alberto Quintero met in Vienna with Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) head Mohamad Eslami to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of nuclear technology, as well as the expansion of collaboration in the production of radiopharmaceuticals and the development of nuclear education and research.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:02 UTC

    Ecuador toughens measures for Venezuelan migrants

    “No one is losing rights, but Ecuador is regaining control of its borders and protecting the lives of its citizens,” Congresswoman Lucía Jaramillo explained

    The Ecuadorean Government of President Daniel Noboa decided on Monday to terminate a 15-year-old migration agreement whereby Venezuelan nationals were granted a simplified visa and residency process.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 06:54 UTC

    Venezuela: Chavismo braces for what it sees as imminent US invasion

    With eight US warships and a nuclear-powered submarine deployed in the region, Caracas believes Washington is seeking to force regime change

    Nicolás Maduro’s government says it is prepared for a US military attack and has intensified training for troops and militias under the so-called Operation Independence 200. “We are activating all action and deployment capabilities to be ready. If Venezuela were attacked by the American empire, (we must) activate the armed struggle of the Venezuelan people in perfect popular-military-police fusion,” Maduro declared during a military event in Caracas.

  • Tuesday, September 9th 2025 - 09:45 UTC

    Maduro decrees Xmas season starts Oct. 1

    Maduro had already moved the holiday forward to October 1 in 2024

    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

    The Pentagon reported that two Venezuelan F-16s carried out a “show of force” against the USS Jason Dunham

    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

    Rubio explained that his country was “waging war” against drug trafficking groups from Ecuador and Venezuela

    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.

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