Venezuela

Wednesday, April 19th 2023 - 10:35 UTC
Which Latin American country is one of Russia's “most loyal partners”?

During the second stop of his Latin American tour after Brasilia and ahead of Cuba and Nicaragua, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Tuesday said in Caracas in front of his local colleague Yván Gil Pinto that Venezuela was “without a doubt” one of Russia's “most loyal partners.”
Tuesday, April 11th 2023 - 10:44 UTC
Venezuelan Air Force neutralizes unidentified aircraft

Venezuelan Air Force (FANB) authorities Monday confirmed having neutralized what became known as the 13th hostile aircraft so far this year. The unidentified airplane was detected in the state of Apure in the southwestern region.
Friday, April 7th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
New ICJ ruling against Venezuela in Essequibo case

The Venezuelan administration of President Nicolás Maduro was dealt another international setback Thursday when the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday turned down new objections filed by Caracas regarding the territorial dispute with Guyana over the oil-rich Essequibo.
Monday, April 3rd 2023 - 14:14 UTC
Juan Guaidó denounces that “Maduro is about to issue arrest warrant” against him

Juan Guaidó, the former interim president of Venezuela and leader of the opposition, has reported that the regime of Nicolas Maduro is planning to arrest him in the coming hours. Guaidó made the announcement in a video posted on his social media accounts on April 2, amidst a series of arrests of officials and personalities close to chavism, who have been accused of corruption in the state oil company PDVSA and other public entities.
Wednesday, March 29th 2023 - 11:06 UTC
Fire at migrant detention center in Mexico leaves 38 dead and 28 injured

At least 38 people were killed and 28 injured in a fire at a migrant detention center in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez, on the border with the United States, according to the Mexican government. The fire broke out on Monday night in the facilities of the National Migration Institute (INM) in the state of Chihuahua.
Tuesday, March 28th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Amnesty International denounces excessive force against social protests in Venezuela

Amnesty International (AI) said excessive force was used by Venezuelan law enforcement agencies against protests demanding social and economic rights. The organization also highlighted these demonstrations were being deterred with repressive measures.
Sunday, March 26th 2023 - 14:27 UTC
Maduro finally skips Ibero-American Summit despite announcements otherwise

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros canceled his trip to the Ibero-American Summit in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, thus joining Mexico's Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, and El Salvador's Nayib Bukele as those leaders missing the regional event.
Wednesday, March 22nd 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Maduro appoints new Petroleum Minister

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Tuesday appointed Col. Pedro Tellechea as the new Minister of Energy and Petroleum.
Tuesday, March 21st 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Venezuelan oil minister resigns amid corruption scandal

Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami Monday resigned his post on Monday after the opening of a corruption investigation involving the state-owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) in which two officials have already been arrested. El Aissami, a powerful ally of President Nicolás Maduro, has been singled out by the United States as an alleged drug lord.
Friday, March 17th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Tense relationship between Ecuador and Argentina due to former minister's escape to Venezuela

Ecuador expects to overcome the diplomatic crisis with Argentina soon after both nations withdrew their ambassadors amid questioning from Quito regarding the escape of a former minister convicted of corruption who was taking refuge in Argentina's diplomatic residence in Ecuador.