The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

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 · Jan 31, 2022

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 · Jan 29, 2022

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 · Jan 29, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 28, 2022

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.

Miami Herald · Jan 28, 2022

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.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2022

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 · Jan 27, 2022

Venezuela recall faces 'impossible' conditions; turnout low

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

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

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…

Miami Herald · Jan 25, 2022

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 · Jan 24, 2022