Venezuela
UK court rules in favor of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in battle for country’s gold
World
July 31, 2022
UK court rules in favor of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in battle for country’s gold
(CNN) – London’s High Court has ruled in favor of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in a battle for the…
Venezuela lashes out at Bolton’s coup claim
World
July 17, 2022
Venezuela lashes out at Bolton’s coup claim
Bogota (CNN) – A former Trump administration official’s claim that he orchestrated government overthrows abroad is making waves in Venezuela.…
Violence in eastern Colombia has left 130 dead this year, UN and Catholic Church say
World
April 4, 2022
Violence in eastern Colombia has left 130 dead this year, UN and Catholic Church say
(CNN) – Some 130 people have been killed and more than 3,000 have been forcibly displaced this year as violence…
Two Americans, including one member of the ‘CITGO6,’ released from prison in Venezuela
World
March 10, 2022
Two Americans, including one member of the ‘CITGO6,’ released from prison in Venezuela
(CNN)At least one American member of the so-called CITGO 6 has been released from prison in Venezuela, a lawyer assisting several of…
Exclusive: Under US sanctions, Iran and Venezuela strike oil export deal
Middle East
September 25, 2021
Exclusive: Under US sanctions, Iran and Venezuela strike oil export deal
CARACAS/HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Venezuela has agreed to a key contract to swap its heavy oil for Iranian condensate…
‘The government is losing ground’ residents say as gangs take territory in Venezuela’s capital
World
July 18, 2021
‘The government is losing ground’ residents say as gangs take territory in Venezuela’s capital
CARACAS, July 18 (Reuters) – “Leave the area! Get the kids out!” screamed gang members walking through western Caracas’ El…
Coronavirus digest: New Zealand suspends travel from India
World
April 8, 2021
Coronavirus digest: New Zealand suspends travel from India
New Zealand on Thursday said it will temporarily suspend entry for all travelers arriving from India. The announcement comes after…
Maduro opponents claim big turnout in Venezuelan protest
World
December 13, 2020
Maduro opponents claim big turnout in Venezuelan protest
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Droves of Venezuelans blaming President Nicolás Maduro for their country’s collapse voiced their frustrations Saturday in…
Venezuela’s Maduro claims sweep of boycotted election
World
December 7, 2020
Venezuela’s Maduro claims sweep of boycotted election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s political alliance claimed a sweeping victory Monday in congressional elections boycotted by…
Iran foreign minister, in ally Venezuela, says US no longer “controls world”
Middle East
November 6, 2020
Iran foreign minister, in ally Venezuela, says US no longer “controls world”
CARACAS (Reuters) – Iran believes the US government no longer can “control what’s happening in the world” or show other…