Venezuelan News in English
-
Venezuela to increase subsidized gasoline price
Publicado el octubre 24, 2021 8:19 amVenezuela hiked the price of its subsidized gasoline for vehicles and motor bikes, Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA said in a statement on Saturday, […]
Lea más -
Alex Saab, Chavismo’s Twitter Martyr
Publicado el octubre 24, 2021 8:14 amWe’re happy to announce a media partnership with Probox to feature some of the findings of its PoliTwitter newsletter – with our twist. PoliTwitter […]
Lea más -
Tens of thousands of Brazilians and Venezuelans illegally cross US-México border
Publicado el octubre 24, 2021 8:07 amTens of thousands of migrants from South América have flown into México and crossed into a remote part of Arizona since late summer, as […]
Lea más -
U.S. charges 5 people with money laundering in alleged Venezuela bribery scheme
Publicado el octubre 22, 2021 7:45 amFive individuals, including a politician from Venezuela’s ruling party and an associate of a businessman close to President Nicolas Maduro, have been charged with […]
Lea más -
Maduro ally appears in court to face corruption charges
Publicado el octubre 22, 2021 7:39 amA businessman who prosecutors say was a major conduit for corruption by Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle appeared for the first time in Miami federal […]
Lea más -
First Lady demonstrated the importance of generating policies in support of women suffering from breast cancer
Publicado el octubre 22, 2021 7:28 amOn the International Day of the Fight against Breast Cancer, First Lady Fabiana Rosales, remarked the importance of generating public policies that allow the […]
Lea más -
Venezuela looms large as Blinken heads to Ecuador, Colombia
Publicado el octubre 22, 2021 7:24 amU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Latin America this week to discuss ways to tackle irregular migration, as Colombia hosts nearly 2 million […]
Lea más -
Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s most dangerous gang, spotted in Chile
Publicado el octubre 22, 2021 7:19 amAuthorities in Chile are on high alert due to reports that Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang is involved in migrant smuggling in the country […]
Lea más -
Spain to extradite former Venezuela spymaster to US
Publicado el octubre 21, 2021 7:01 amSpain’s High Court agreed Wednesday to extradite a former Venezuelan spymaster to the U.S., where he faces drug trafficking charges, although a timeline for the […]
Lea más -
How Saab’s extradition changed the game
Publicado el octubre 21, 2021 6:56 amHere’s an extract of last Friday’s Political Risk Report. A Cape Verde-Florida flight brings the Venezuelan conflict back to the old Caracas-Washington feud. By […]
Lea más -
State Department Recap: October 13-20
Publicado el octubre 21, 2021 6:49 amUS-South America – Promoting democracy and managing migration are the focus of Blinken’s first trip to Ecuador and Colombia from October 19 to 21 as […]
Lea más -
Maduro ally appears in court to face corruption charges
Publicado el octubre 21, 2021 6:42 amA businessman who prosecutors say was a major conduit for corruption by Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle appeared for the first time in Miami federal […]
Lea más -
President Guaidó offered his condolences to the US government after the death of former Secretary of State Colin Powell
Publicado el octubre 21, 2021 6:36 amThe President in Charge of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, regretted the death of the former Secretary of State of the United States, Colin Powell, due […]
Lea más -
Activists battle high costs, travel curbs to make climate talks
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 11:08 amNigerian climate activist Goodness Dickson thought being invited to take part in the U.N. climate summit in Scotland meant he would have no trouble […]
Lea más -
Judge sets arraignment for Venezuelan accused of money laundering
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 11:02 amUS prosecutors in 2019 charged Saab in connection with a bribery scheme linked to Venezuela’s state-controlled exchange rate. By Aljazeera Oct 18, 2021 A […]
Lea más -
Venezuela suspends talks with opposition after Maduro ally extradited to the United States
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 10:58 amVenezuela’s government said Saturday that it would suspend negotiations with the country’s U.S.-backed opposition in retaliation for the extradition of a close ally of […]
Lea más -
This is how democracies die in the 21st century
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 10:51 amThe death of Venezuelan democracy seems to be replicating in many other countries. How are democracies dying today? A new book by María Puerta […]
Lea más -
Collapse of Venezuela talks may extend sanctions
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 10:45 amThe Venezuelan government’s withdrawal from negotiations with opposition parties over the tumultuous weekend may embolden hardliners on both sides and postpone US plans to […]
Lea más -
A businessman with close ties to Maduro is in U.S. custody. Venezuela’s anger explains why this matters
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 8:22 amToday, six Citgo Petroleum executives – five U.S. citizens and a permanent resident – are spending a second day in one of Venezuela’s most […]
Lea más -
No good options ahead
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 8:14 amTaking part in the regional elections might be the only way forward, but it’s still a terrible plan and politicians should be upfront about […]
Lea más -
Venezuela looms large as Blinken heads to Ecuador, Colombia
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 8:05 amThe United States called for political talks to resume between Venezuela’s government and the country’s opposition, saying the extradition of a close ally of […]
Lea más -
Let’s plug the sanctions gaps that enable Iran to sell oil to China and Venezuela
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 7:56 amFor all the sanctions on Iran, Tehran has secured willing customers for its crucial oil and gas exports in the world’s leading authoritarian and communist […]
Lea más -
Arraignment date set for Venezuela envoy Saab accused of money laundering
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 7:49 amA U.S. judge on Monday set a Nov. 1 arraignment date for Alex Saab, a businessman accused of laundering money on behalf of Venezuela’s […]
Lea más -
U.S. extradites key financial ally of Venezuela’s President, inciting retaliation
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 8:11 amAlex Saab, a Colombian businessman, is accused in the U.S. of siphoning millions from programs intended to help the needy in Venezuela. By The […]
Lea más -
The coast of Sucre – Venezuela’s most dangerous place for Piracy
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 8:03 amMerchants traveling to Trinidad and Tobago, fishing vessels, even the occasional tourist: all are tempting targets for pirates off Venezuela’s northern state of Sucre. […]
Lea más -
Venezuela halts talks with opposition after Maduro ally extradited
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 7:55 amVenezuela’s government said it has suspended dialogue with the US-backed opposition to protest the extradition of fugitive Alex Saab, a close ally of President […]
Lea más -
Russia struggles to meet global orders for Sputnik V vaccine
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 7:46 amEsperita García de Pérez got her first vaccination against COVID-19 in May. That, along with her Catholic faith, made her feel better protected against […]
Lea más -
Venezuelan opposition, Norway urge Maduro government to resume talks
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 7:36 amThe chair of the Venezuelan opposition’s negotiating team at talks with the government urged President Nicolás Maduro’s administration on Sunday to resume dialogue as […]
Lea más -
Venezuela halts talks after Maduro ally’s extradition to US
Publicado el octubre 17, 2021 8:57 amVenezuela’s government said Saturday it would halt negotiations with its opponents in retaliation for the extradition to the U.S. of a close ally of […]
Lea más -
Venezuelan government suspends negotiations with opposition
Publicado el octubre 17, 2021 8:49 amVenezuela on Saturday said it would suspend negotiations with the opposition that were set to resume this weekend, after Cape Verde extradited Colombian businessman […]
Lea más