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Venezuela’s Maduro says US nationals among group of ‘mercenaries’ detained

President Maduro said the group included mercenaries and ‘hit men’, describing two US detainees as ‘very high level’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025

Venezuela's Gonzalez Urrutia Says Son-in-law Detained In New Clampdown

Venezuela's Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who the opposition says won a July presidential election over incumbent Nicolas Maduro, said Tuesday his son-in-law was detained by "hooded men."

International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025

Caracas Vows To Arrest Opposition's Gonzalez Urrutia If 'Sets Foot' In Venezuela

Tension mounted in Venezuela Monday ahead of strongman Nicolas Maduro's swearing-in ceremony, with Caracas vowing to arrest exiled opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia if he returns to the country.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

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Venezuelan Opposition Urges Demonstrations To Oust President Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader urges protests to remove President Maduro. Government threatens arrest of rival. International community rejects election results.

Venezuela Opposition Seeks Army Backing, Leader To Meet Biden

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia called Sunday for the military to recognize him as commander-in-chief, as he continued an international tour seeking to pressure President Nicolas Maduro to relinquish power.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

Exiled Venezuelan Opposition Leader To Speak With Biden, Visit US

Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who fled the country after a tumultuous election and subsequent police crackdown, said Saturday he has plans to speak with US President Joe Biden.

International Business Times · Jan 4, 2025

Venezuela Offers $100,000 Reward For Exiled Opposition Candidate

Venezuelan authorities announced Thursday they are offering $100,000 for information leading to the capture of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who has left exile in Spain and is on his way to Argentina.

International Business Times · Jan 2, 2025

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Maduro and Trump: Two inaugurations for two rivals on a collision course

During his first term as US president, Donald Trump was a fierce critic of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. Will that change?

Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2024

Venezuela Fines Tiktok Million For Deadly Video Challenges

Venezuela's Supreme Court fines TikTok million for failing to prevent harmful viral challenges linked to child deaths. Government's actions raise conce...

Venezuela's top court issues a $10 million fine for TikTok over allegedly deadly video challenges

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has issued a $10 million fine against TikTok for “not implementing measures” to prevent viral video challenges that have allegedly led to the deaths of three Venezuelan children recently

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

Venezuela Fines TikTok $10 Million Over Viral Challenge Deaths

Venezuela's highest court on Monday fined TikTok $10 million in connection with viral challenges that authorities say left three adolescents dead from intoxication by chemical substances.

International Business Times · Dec 30, 2024

Beyond the US election: Seven stories that shaped the Americas in 2024

The region has faced economic crises, a disputed vote in Venezuela, gangs in Haiti and cartel violence in Mexico.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

Former Congressman Indicted For Failing To Register As Foreign Agent

Former Congressman David Rivera indicted for failing to register as foreign agent and money laundering in connection to lobbying for Venezuelan businessman...

New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon

A grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing to register as a foreign agent of a sanctioned Venezuelan media tycoon on whose behalf the Miami Republican allegedly lobbied the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

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Latin Times · Dec 16, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro Taking Foreign Prisoners As Negotiation Leverage In Case Of Regime Collapse, Top Journalist Suggests

Maduro may be seeking leverage for a potential escape as his contested inauguration day approaches and with the fall of Bashar al-Assad in mind

Latin Times · Dec 13, 2024

Biden Admin Considering Cutting One Of Venezuela's Last Economic Lifelines: 'It's On The Table'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken hinted at the possibility of revoking oil licenses from Venezuela as Washington backs the opposition in detriment of Maduro

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics

One of Venezuela’s most popular bands has canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyrics

Latin Times · Dec 3, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro Offers Trump His 'Experience' to Help Fight 'Tren de Aragua' Gang in the U.S.

Maduro also said that he had "achieved a great space of peace and coexistence" in Venezuela and that he has always been willing to help the U.S.

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Latin Times · Dec 3, 2024

Venezuela's 'Pearl Of The Caribbean' Loses Its Luster

An 80-percent drop in GDP over a decade of increasingly repressive rule by strongman President Nicolas Maduro between 2013 and 2023 pushed more than seven million Venezuelans -- almost a quarter of the population -- to seek a better life elsewhere.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024

Venezuela's 'Pearl Of The Caribbean' Loses Its Luster

One of the five stars that used to adorn the facade of the Margarita hotel on the Venezuelan paradise island of the same name has fallen off.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024

Venezuelans Protest For Release Of Prisoners Held In Post-Election Unrest

Dozens of Venezuelans took to the streets in Caracas on Sunday calling for the release of prisoners detained in protests against the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times · Nov 29, 2024

American Executives And Bondholders Are Pressuring Trump To Negotiate, Not Confront With Venezuela's Maduro

They are proposing a more pragmatic approach involving allowing more oil exports in exchange for Venezuela reducing outward migration and taking in deportees

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024

'We're Messing Up:' Uruguay Icon Mujica On Strongman Rule In Latin America

Uruguay's cult ex-president Jose Mujica -- a leftist icon for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies -- warned in an AFP interview against growing authoritarianism in Latin America and the "madness" of Javier Milei's rise to power in neighboring Argentina.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024

Iconic Uruguayan Ex-leader Hails Country's Swing Left As 'Farewell Gift'

Uruguay's ex-president Jose Mujica, who at 89 is an icon for leftists across Latin America, hailed the return of the left to power in his country's weekend elections as a "farewell gift."

US Imposes New Sanctions On Venezuelan Officials Aligned With Maduro

US imposes new sanctions on Venezuelan officials to support democracy and accountability, urging Maduro to accept election results.

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