Venezuela

Friday, February 23rd 2024 - 16:43 UTC
Venezuelan authorities confirm death toll of 16 after illegal mine collapse

Venezuelan authorities confirmed the death toll of 16 miners following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in the southern state of Bolivar on Tuesday. Search efforts concluded Friday with no further casualties reported.
Thursday, February 22nd 2024 - 11:25 UTC
Venezuelan military refugee in Chile is abducted from his home in an apparent commando operation

A former Venezuelan Army Lieutenant who had fled his country and had been granted political asylum in Chile has been abducted apparently in a commando operation sanctioned by Caracas, it was reported Wednesday in Santiago.
Tuesday, February 20th 2024 - 15:20 UTC
Uruguay's ambassador to Venezuela resigns

Uruguay's Ambassador to Venezuela Eber da Rosa announced Monday that he was resigning for personal reasons. His decision left the Multicolor Government of President Luis Lacalle Pou with the task of deciding which sort of diplomatic representation it plans to have in Caracas amid growing fears that elections will not be transparent following the disenfranchisement of opposition leader María Corina Machado.
Monday, February 19th 2024 - 10:27 UTC
Venezuela announces “Ayacucho 2024” plan to transform its Armed Forces

Venezuelan authorities have expressed their concern about Guyana's plans to reinforce its military capabilities amid ongoing tensions over the oil-rich Essequibo region and announced a plan for the transformation of its Armed Forces in response.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 16:13 UTC
Pepe Mujica criticizes Venezuelan Government's authoritarianism: “You can call him a dictatorship”

In the wake of Venezuela's recent wave of repression and arrests, former Uruguayan President and leftist regional leader José “Pepe” Mujica has spoken out against the Government of Nicolás Maduro, denouncing it as authoritarian. In an address to journalists, Mujica highlighted the concerning developments in Venezuela, stating, “Venezuela has an authoritarian government that goes the other way.”
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 10:47 UTC
Maria Corina Machado: Leading Venezuela towards democratic renewal against all odds

Maria Corina Machado, the presidential candidate chosen through Venezuela's historic primary elections on October 22nd, asserts her commitment to democratic principles and inclusive governance in an exclusive interview with El Pitazo.
Friday, February 16th 2024 - 11:14 UTC
Joint statement issued against the arrest of Venezuelan opposition activist

Given the arrest in Venezuela of opposition activist Rocío San Miguel last week, the governments of Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay issued a joint statement Thursday calling for her release.
Wednesday, February 14th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Arrested Venezuelan activist faces conspiracy and treason charges

The US Government of President Joseph Biden has expressed its concern after the arrest in Venezuela of 57-year-old activist and military expert Rocío San Miguel, who will face conspiracy, treason, and terrorism charges, according to Attorney General, Tarek William Saab.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 11:19 UTC
Emtrasur freighter handed over to US leaves Ezeiza airport after 20 months

The Venezuelan-flagged Boeing 747-300 freighter aircraft registration YV3531 of the company Empresa de Transporte Aerocargo del Sur (Emtrasur), a subsidiary of Conviasa, has left after 20 months the Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza, Argentina, for the United States.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Venezuelan VP calls Lacalle Pou “a lackey”

Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said Monday Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou had “the face of a lackey” after the latter insisted the Bolivarian regime was a dictatorship with no free elections.