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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Why are there suddenly so many devastating earthquakes?

Colombia, Venezuela, Japan, Indonesia, Spain and Mexico have all seen large quakes this summer. But experts tell Julia Musto it’s all normal

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Venezuela abandoning the bolivar and adopting the U.S. dollar would be the biggest currency switch since the advent of the euro, Hanke says

“Taming inflation is the key to restoring stability in Venezuela, and all the other progress flows from that.”

Fortune · Aug 22

A Miami Court Orders Maduro's Inner Circle to Pay $314 Million

A Miami judge ordered Maduro and Alex Saab to pay $314M to three Americans tortured in Venezuela — but collecting may be another fight entirely.

Latin Times · Aug 21

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Cilia Flores: What the Betting Markets Really Say About Her Chances of Walking Free This Year

Betting markets give Maduro's wife a leading, but far from certain, shot at release by year's end. The legal calendar tells a more cautious story.

Latin Times · Aug 21

First 20 U.S. Deportees Arrive in Liberia Under Third-Country Deal Expected to Include Venezuelans and Cubans

Liberia agreed this week to accept up to 1,200 people over the next 12 months, making the arrangement one of the Trump administration's largest third-country deportation deals

Latin Times · Aug 21

Peru Becomes the Third South American Country Hit by Major Quake in Two Months — No Deaths Reported

A 6.7 quake hit Peru's Andes Aug. 20, its mildest damage yet next to Colombia's 319 dead and Venezuela's 6,438. Depth explains the gap, seismologists say.

Latin Times · Aug 21

A Third Voice Enters Venezuela's Transition Fight — and He Wants Machado's Blessing. Who Is Enrique Márquez?

Enrique Márquez unveiled his "Pacto por Venezuela" transition plan as Delcy Rodríguez's interim rule draws fire and María Corina Machado waits to return.

Latin Times · Aug 21

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Rust, power cuts and delays: Inside Venezuela’s oil export crisis

Venezuela's oil exports face significant delays due to ageing port infrastructure. Tankers wait up to thirty days for loading, slowing operations considerably. Equipment failures and power outages plague key terminals, especially Jose. This congestion limits overseas shipments despite increased crude production. Infrastructure upgrades are crucial for Venezuela's oil export revival.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Powerful earthquake strikes Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says

The latest earthquake comes weeks after Venezuela and Colombia were both hit by destructive quakes

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Exclusive: Venezuela, sick with hyperinflation, engages the ‘money doctor’ Steve Hanke for a dose of dollarization medicine

The Johns Hopkins professor has spent five decades traveling the world, fighting for the cause of sound money. He's taking on his biggest dragon yet.

Fortune · Aug 20

India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubt

India is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disruptions. Russian oil remains India's dominant supplier, providing a crucial hedge. The nation is also accelerating alternatives like gas and electric vehicles. This strategy enhances energy security through broader supplier…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Venezuela oil minister to U.S. companies: ‘It's an entire world waiting to be discovered’

Smaller, private U.S. oil producers are beginning to ink deals in Venezuela as the dilapidated energy industry evolves.

Fortune · Aug 20

Nearly Eight Months After U.S. Intervention, Venezuela Remains the World's Riskiest Investment Bet

Nearly eight months after the United States' military intervention in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the country remains by a considerable margin the most dangerous place in the world for investors, according to J.P. Morgan's Emerging Markets Bond Index, or EMBI.

Latin Times · Aug 19

ICE Detains Venezuelan San Diego Padres Staffer Oswaldo Pirela in Texas

Oswaldo Pirela, a Venezuelan and minor league catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, at El Paso International Airport in Texas while returning to Arizona from a work trip.

Latin Times · Aug 19

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Latin Times · Aug 19

Venezuelan Crude Is Quietly Cushioning U.S. Gas Prices as the Iran War Drags On

Chevron's expanded access to Venezuelan crude is easing U.S. gas prices during the Iran war, even as Venezuelan migrants face separate deportation risk.

Latin Times · Aug 18

Venezuelan Family Escapes Devastating Earthquakes, Only to Meet Another in Colombia Seven Weeks Later

Two Venezuelan brothers lost their mother in a deadly quake, fled to Colombia for safety — and survived the country's worst quake in decades.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Stocks in news: Airtel, Paytm, SpiceJet, ONGC and ZEE

Markets extended their losing streak for a fifth consecutive session on Monday. Airtel Payments Bank appointed Shabnam Sinha as its new chairperson. Paytm's parent company will see a significant share sale on Tuesday. SpiceJet's bankruptcy petitions were deferred after a settlement was reached. ONGC secured a US license to resume…

Latin Times · Aug 17

Florida's Wide-Open Governor Primary Comes Down to Miami-Dade's Divided Latino Electorate — See the Candidates

Florida picks nominees Tuesday (August 18, 2026) in its first open governor's race since 2018, with Miami-Dade's Cuban and Venezuelan voters central to both campaigns.

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Euronews · Aug 17

Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England

After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June's earthquakes.

Latin Times · Aug 17

Latino Music Mobilizes for Venezuela and Colombia in Miami: All About the Teleton/Concert Unidos Por Los Nuestros

More than 15,000 people filled Miami's Kaseya Center on Sunday night as some of Latin music's biggest stars turned a concert into a show of solidarity with earthquake victims in Venezuela and Colombia.

Latin Times · Aug 16

Senators Demand Answers From State Department as Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students

30 senators led by Padilla gave the State Dept. 30 days to explain student visa delays before fall classes — a squeeze hitting Latino students hardest.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

ONGC gets US licence to resume full Venezuela operations, eyes operatorship

ONGC has received a US Treasury license to resume full operations in Venezuela. This approval removes sanctions-related risks, allowing expanded production and new agreements. ONGC Videsh holds stakes in San Cristobal and Carabobo oil projects. The company expects to recover pending dividends and potentially take operatorship. India seeks to diversify…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

EU asylum applications drop 22% in May 2026, Venezuelans lead first-time applicants

First-time asylum applications in the EU saw a notable decrease in May 2026. Venezuelans, Afghans, and Bangladeshis formed the largest groups of new applicants. Italy, Spain, France, and Germany received the majority of these first-time applications. Unaccompanied minors also applied for asylum, with Germany receiving the most cases. Overall, asylum…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Two earthquakes, two responses: How Venezuela and Colombia faced disaster

Venezuelan civilians led rescue efforts after devastating earthquakes due to government delays and lack of equipment. Colombian officials quickly coordinated a robust response with multiple entities and heavy machinery. Venezuela's response was hampered by years of shortages and hyperinflation impacting state resources. Colombia's swift action saved hundreds of lives within…

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Venezuelan amputees adjust to new life after quakes

CARACAS - Teenage athlete Dennis Castillo spent 28 excruciating hours trapped under the rubble in quake-hit Venezuela, with a beam crushing her left leg as she waited to be rescued.

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