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Venezuelan gang leader killed in police operation

Venezuelan gang leader Carlos Revette, known as El Koki and wanted by authorities for months, was killed in a police operation near Caracas, Interior Minister Remigio Ceballos said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia says military aid to Venezuela will not be used to attack Colombia

Russia has promised that military equipment given to Venezuela will not be used to attack Colombia, destabilize Latin America or end up in the hands of illegal armed groups, Colombia's Foreign Minister and Vice President Marta Lucia Ramirez said.

Reuters

Infant killed after coast guard opens fire on boat carrying Venezuelan migrants

The baby’s mother was injured after the Trinidad and Tobago coast guard shot at the boat, later saying it fired in ‘self defence’

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Trinidad says Venezuelan migrant infant dies in border security operation

Trinidad and Tobago's Coast Guard said a Venezuelan migrant infant died in a security operation on Saturday when a vessel illegally crossed the maritime border, prompting the Caribbean nation to offer condolences.

Reuters

Venezuela upholds long jail sentences for US oil executives

A court in Venezuela has upheld long prison sentences for six American oil executives detained in the South American country on corruption charges for more than four years

The Independent UK

Biden Is Deporting Venezuelans Fleeing Socialism, Despite Condemning Trump for the Same Practice

"It's abundantly clear he has no regard for the suffering of the Venezuelan people," then–presidential candidate Biden said of Trump's deportation flights.

Reason

Manchester United's Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri impress as Uruguay win World Cup qualifier

Uruguay beat Venezuela 4-1 on Tuesday night and Man United's Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri were among the goals.

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Iranian supertanker carrying condensate docks in Venezuela

An Iran-flagged supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of condensate has docked at a Venezuelan port, with both countries facing U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK

Removal flights to Colombia spur Venezuelan fears of harsher immigration treatment in the US

For thousands of Venezuelans hoping to reach the U.S.-Mexico border, recent news that Washington has decided to turn back those who have resided in Colombia is only the most recent sign that the path to the United States is disappearing.

Miami Herald

U.S. returning some Venezuelans caught at border to Colombia under COVID order

The United States is returning some Venezuelans caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to Colombia if they previously resided in that country, U.S. officials confirmed on Monday, citing the need to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Reuters

Venezuela detains ruling party mayor over drug trafficking

Venezuelan authorities have detained a mayor belonging to the ruling Socialist party and two elected deputies as part of an operation against drug trafficking, the government said, without saying if any drugs were seized.

Reuters

Everton striker Salomon Rondon matches Gary Lineker feat with stunning hat-trick

Everton striker Salomon Rondon returned to international football after a 14-month absence to net a hat-trick for Venezuela against Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier

Liverpool Echo

Italy rejects extradition of Venezuela's ex-oil minister, says lawyer

Italy has rejected a request by Venezuela for the extradition of Rafael Ramirez, a once powerful oil minister and former head of state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela, his lawyer said on Saturday.

Reuters

Alleged Nicolás Maduro co-conspirator Cliver Alcalá says CIA knew about Venezuelan coup plans

A retired Venezuelan army general says US officials were aware of his efforts to oust Nicolás Maduro — a role he says should immediately debunk criminal charges that he worked alongside the country's leader to flood the US with cocaine.

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The Independent UK

Alleged Maduro co-conspirator says CIA knew about coup plans

A retired Venezuelan army general says U.S. officials at the highest levels of the CIA and other federal agencies were aware of his efforts to oust Nicolás Maduro — a role he says should immediately debunk criminal charges that he worked alongside the socialist leader to flood the U.S. with…

Tribune News Service

Venezuela opposition proposing sanction relief to woo Maduro

Venezuela’s opposition has suggested the U.S. ease economic sanctions on the country and some of its individuals, a potential policy shift aimed at bringing President Nicolas Maduro back to the negotiating table, according to National Assembly head Juan Guaido.

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How to watch Venezuela vs. Bolivia, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Venezuela will face Bolivia in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying action on Friday, catch all the action right here.

Miami Herald

A Haitian ex-senator had his US visa revoked while transiting through Miami. Here is why

MIAMI — Former Haitian senator and presumed current presidential candidate Jean-Charles Moïse prides himself on being an opposition leader and leftist ideologue, one who has no problem flaunting in the face of the United States his relationships with some of Latin America’s most controversial leaders.

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Venezuela electoral commission says Maduro recall cannot move ahead

Venezuela's national electoral council said on Thursday opponents of President Nicolas Maduro had not collected enough signatures for a recall vote against him to proceed.

The Independent UK

Venezuela: Petition fell short in seeking Maduro recall vote

Venezuela’s National Electoral Council says an opposition petition drive seeking to force a recall referendum against President Nicolás Maduro fell far short of the signatures needed

The Independent UK

Venezuela recall faces 'impossible' conditions; turnout low

Venezuelans are getting a chance on to demand a recall of President Nicolás Maduro

Miami Herald

Venezuelan human rights abuses raise concerns for UN council

Venezuela’s government tried to defend itself Tuesday at a United Nations human-rights session, saying international sanctions are to blame for its social problems, but the argument was buried under the repeated concerns voiced by member countries about the claims of torture, arbitrary arrests and extrajudicial killings taking place in the…

Reuters

Offer to loosen U.S. sanctions on Venezuela 'not indefinite,' Guaido says

A U.S. offer to loosen sanctions against Venezuela's government "is not indefinite" and could be reversed if the ruling party does not return to talks with the opposition, opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Monday.

Reuters

Venezuelan opposition's Guaido calls for February protest

Opposition leader Juan Guaido on Sunday called for Venezuelans to take to the streets on Feb. 12 in peaceful marches against President Nicolas Maduro, as the country's divided opposition looks ahead to presidential elections.

Reuters

Backers of Venezuela referendum ask court to intervene with electoral commission

Some supporters of an effort to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from office through a referendum said on Saturday they would ask the country's top tribunal to review signature collection conditions set by the electoral commission.

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