Venezuela

Wednesday, December 14th 2016 - 09:21 UTC
Yesterday Colombia, now Venezuela closes border with Brazil

The government of President Nicolas Maduro government closed the border with Brazil for 72 hours for the same reason it had taken the same measure with Colombia: money smuggling, Brazilian local authorities and residents of southern Venezuela who routinely cross to Brazil where they can make transactions in bolivars confirmed.
Wednesday, December 14th 2016 - 08:32 UTC
Maduro/Vazquez address Mercosur conflict; 'uninvited' Venezuelan minister expected in Buenos Aires

On the eve of Argentina becoming the next chair of Mercosur, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro revealed he held an hour long video conference with his Uruguayan peer Tabare Vazquez and they both agreed in building a path “to channel the current conflict”, which has Venezuela suspended from the group, but is rejected point blank by Caracas.
Tuesday, December 13th 2016 - 10:32 UTC
Argentina ready to take Mercosur chair: priority is the trade accord with Europe

Argentina's priority as chair of Mercosur which it will officially take over this week will be to advance negotiations with the European Union for a wide ranging trade agreement which will not include Venezuela, anticipated foreign minister Susana Malcorra .
Sunday, December 11th 2016 - 21:09 UTC
Venezuela prints 20.000 Bolivars bills to match hyperinflation

Venezuela's new currency will go into circulation on December 15 in denominations of 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500 Bolivars, with 100-, 50- and 10-bolivar coins, the Venezuelan Central Bank (BCV) announced.
Friday, December 9th 2016 - 15:14 UTC
Maduro calls for “anti-coup” test as dialogue with opposition dies

During a “commemorative assembly” marking the fourth anniversary of the day the late Hugo Chavez picked him as his successor, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for a powerful civilian and military mobilization next December 17 to make a “anti-coup” test in view of the alleged threats from “imperialism” and “national oligarchy.”
Saturday, December 3rd 2016 - 09:19 UTC
Venezuela suspended from Mercosur - Maduro's Foreign Minister says it did not happen

The founding Mercosur countries Friday suspended Venezuela from full membership of the free-trade bloc in view of its failure to adjust its domestic regulations to economic agreements and human rights and immigration guidelines and principles that are mandatory to all the other members.
Friday, December 2nd 2016 - 10:43 UTC
Brazilian sources say Venezuela's suspension from Mercosur to be announced Friday

Nicolas Maduro's Venezuela has been suspended from the Mercosur regional trade bloc for failing to meet its membership requirements, a Brazilian government source revealed Thursday. And the official announcement is to be made Friday, which could not be corroborated in Buenos Aires' diplomatic circles.
Wednesday, November 30th 2016 - 12:04 UTC
Putin an “emblem of struggle for the mutlipolar world,” says Maduro

“Putin's victories are our victories,” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told Russia's State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Tuesday during funerary ceremonies in Havana to mark the passing away of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
Wednesday, November 30th 2016 - 10:49 UTC
Maduro's Bolivar devalued 60% in November: 3,684 Bolivares to one US dollar

Leaders of the Venezuelan opposition have blamed President Nicolas Maduro's regime of causing the Bolivar to devalue to unprecedented levels against the U.S. dollar. According to data provided by the currency tracking website DolarToday, the Venezuelan Bolivar fell this week to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar in the black market.
Monday, November 28th 2016 - 09:31 UTC
Maduro vows to dialogue with opposition in 2017 and 2018

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Sunday he hopes to maintain dialogue with the opposition in 2017 and 2018, although his opponents insist on calling for elections as soon as possible to seek a change of government.