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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Mexican Mezcal, Venezuelan baseball joy and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

March 13 - 19, 2026

The Independent UK

World Baseball Classic television audience doubles for 2026 tournament

Venezuela’s 3-2 win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the 5.4 million who watched Japan defeat the Americans in the 2023 final on FS1, Fox Deportes and the network’s streaming service

The Independent UK

Venezuela Used $64 Billion in Oil Wealth to Build Cuban-Led Repressive Security Apparatus, Report Says

Venezuela transferred an estimated $64 billion in oil wealth to Cuba over two decades, helping build a Cuban-led intelligence and security apparatus tied to political repression and social control, according to a new report.

Latin Times

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Trump thinks brute force will arrest the US’s decline. His heavy-handed actions in Iran are only accelerating it

From Venezuela to the Middle East, this is gangsterism fused with colonialism. It repudiates the moral language through which US power once justified itself, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

A baseball title unleashes the happiness Venezuelans kept bottled up for years

Venezuelans pour into the streets in a rare, loud release of joy after their team wins the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK

New York high school student released after 10 months in ICE facility

The detention of Dylan Lopez Contreras, 20, of Venezuela, a freshman in the Bronx, sparked national outrage

The Guardian - US

Venezuela’s acting president names new defense chief to replace longtime Maduro loyalist

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has announced the appointment of a new defense minister

The Independent UK

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The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason

Major League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason

The Independent UK

Analysts Say Venezuelan Oil Can't Offset The Disruption From The Iran War Crisis: 'It's a Math Problem'

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have rerouted some exports through pipelines that bypass Hormuz, but analysts estimate about 14 million barrels per day remain blocked

Latin Times

Ranking All Six World Baseball Classic Winners, From 2006 Japan to 2026 Venezuela

Venezuela concluded its inspiring title run by defeating Team USA on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Eases Sanctions and Lets Companies Do Business With Venezuelan State-Owned Oil Company As Global Prices Surge Due To Iran War

It allows companies that existed before Jan. 29, 2025, to buy Venezuelan oil and engage in transactions that would normally be banned under U.S. sanctions, allowing Venezuela to reenter global markets.

Latin Times

Baseball resists the war mindset

Team USA’s rah-rah, military-inflected approach clashed with a sport built on looseness — and lost

Salon

Ronald Acuña Jr. Shared a Sweet Moment With His Son After Venezuela's WBC Win

Acuña’s son will definitely cherish this moment with his dad.

Sports Illustrated

Eduardo Rodriguez Says Winning World Series Does Not Compare to WBC Crown

The Venezuelan pitcher has experienced both highs.

Sports Illustrated

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The Independent UK

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

The Treasury Department is easing sanctions on Venezuela’s state oil company, with some limits

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Joyful Venezuela Triumphs Over Dour Team USA in Thrilling WBC Final

If the U.S. is looking for something to change before the next World Baseball Classic, maybe it should try having fun like the rest of the teams.

The Guardian - US

Other nations danced for joy at the World Baseball Classic. Team USA played toy soldiers

Venezuela played with heart, Italy sipped espresso and the Dominicans showed off their verve at the tournament. America wanted to concentrate on war

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge Had Blunt Answer to Question About Feeling Pressure After His Brutal WBC Final

Aaron Judge went 0-4 in Team USA’s loss to Venezuela.

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Sports Illustrated

Reliever Negotiations, Drums and Tears of Joy: Inside Venezuela’s WBC Triumph

From negotiating with MLB teams for reliever usage to a crucial mound meeting against Aaron Judge, the South American team united when a nation needed it most.

The Independent UK

US suffers shock defeat by Venezuela to miss out on World Baseball Classic title

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The Independent UK

Trump renews call for Venezuela to become 51st State after baseball win over US

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The Independent UK

Trump doubles down on ‘Statehood!’ claim as Venezuela defeats the US to win World Baseball Classic

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president, said that the victory symbolised the “passion, talent, and unity that define us as Venezuelans”

The Independent UK

Venezuela stuns US to win historic World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic title by beating the US on Tuesday night

Sports Illustrated

Bryce Harper Congratulated Team Venezuela in Classy Move After Team USA WBC Loss

What a classy move by the Phillies star.

Sports Illustrated

Eugenio Suárez Emotionally Explains Why Team Venezuela Is So Special After WBC Win

Suárez’s RBI double in the ninth inning sealed the win for Venezuela over Team USA.

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