The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Trial date set in US drug trafficking case against Nicolas Maduro

The US in April allowed Venezuela to pay for Maduro's and Flores's legal defence, something previously prohibited under US sanctions.

Euronews · Jul 22

Disney's New Generation of Latino Stars Has Arrived in 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' | INTERVIEW

With Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, now streaming exclusively on Disney+, Kylie Cantrall returns as Red alongside newcomers Alexandro Byrd and Kiara Romero, two rising Latino actors joining one of Disney's most successful franchises and hoping to become the next breakout names from the House of Mouse. The chemistry between the three…

Latin Times · Jul 22

Trump Administration Seeks to Shield Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez From $314 Million U.S. Judgment

The Trump administration has intervened in a federal lawsuit involving Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, arguing that she is protected by head-of-state immunity and should not be required to pay a $314 million judgment awarded to three Americans who were imprisoned in the South American country.

Latin Times · Jul 22

Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected

Venezuela says three people died of infections of hantavirus but stressed there has been no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in humans

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do

Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict.

Latin Times · Jul 20

Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises above 5,000 as IMF announces emergency funds

Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes now exceeds five thousand. The International Monetary Fund has provided emergency financial support for recovery. These funds will aid affected communities and rebuild essential public services. Thousands of people were injured, rescued, and left homeless by the disaster. Relief operations continue with international rescuers…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Deaths from Venezuela earthquakes rise above 5,000

Venezuela has been able to unlock €302 million of funding from the International Monetary Fund to support recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquakes that hit the northern coastal region last month.

Euronews · Jul 18

Confusion, lack of equipment hindered Venezuela's response to earthquake that killed over 5,000: Report

Venezuelan military response to earthquakes faced significant delays. Poor coordination and delayed deployment orders slowed rescue efforts. Essential equipment shortages further hampered the armed forces' capabilities. Civilians and international teams performed initial rescue work. Economic crisis years eroded the military's operational readiness.

The Times of India · Jul 18

Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela last month rose to 5,069 late on Friday, local authorities said

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Cuba edges toward breakdown as power cuts and US meddling push society to brink

As Cuba swelters under six-month oil blockade imposed by US, tempers are fraying and unrest is growing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18