The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Colombian police identify two suspects in abduction of Luis Díaz’s father

The Liverpool player’s father, Luis Manuel Díaz, was abducted on Saturday by four men, two of whom have been identified by Colombian police

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Unwelcome first snow for migrants at police stations: ‘It’s so cold it hurts’

“It’s very pretty,” said one migrant from his tent set up outside the Near North District police station. “But it’s so cold it hurts.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S.

Millions of Venezuelans have migrated to escape authoritarian rule and their country's worst economic crisis. For the first time, they're the largest group detained for entering the U.S. irregularly.

WEKU · Oct 31, 2023

Luis Diaz: Major military search begins in Colombia after kidnapping of Liverpool star’s father

Colombia’s attorney general Francisco Barbosa said it was possible that Diaz’s father was being taken to Venezuela, with the search focusing on the border region

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Luis Diaz’s father ‘could be in Venezuela’ after kidnapping of Liverpool stars’ parents

Manager Jurgen Klopp said preparing the team for a fixture was “the most difficult” ever

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Colombian police continue search for father of Liverpool striker Díaz

Colombian police are continuing their search for the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz, one day after he was kidnapped with his wife near the country’s border with Venezuela

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Chicago-area retiree opens her home to migrants — ‘new family members’ — stuck at police stations

Elaine Pierce, an Oak Park resident with terminal cancer, opened her bungalow to families in early August. Advocates say she’s an example of the resolve needed to turn the migrant crisis into an opportunity.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2023

Venezuela's attorney general opens investigation against opposition presidential primary organizers

Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has announced a criminal investigation into organizers of a presidential primary election held over the weekend

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Venezuelans become the largest nationality for illegal U.S. border crossings

Venezuelans replaced Mexicans for the first time on record, according to new figures that show September was the second-highest month for arrests of all nationalities.

WEKU · Oct 22, 2023

Venezuelans become largest nationality for illegal border crossings as September numbers surge

Venezuelans became the largest nationality arrested for illegally crossing the U.S. border last month, replacing Mexicans for the first time on record

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023