The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Rights and Environmental Groups Say Venezuela Mining Bill Could Pull U.S. Firms Into 'Blood Gold' Economy

A coalition of Venezuelan civil society, Human Rights and environmental groups is warning that a proposed mining law could draw U.S. companies into a system linked to illegal extraction, environmental damage and armed control of mineral-rich regions.

Latin Times · Mar 28

Inside Venezuela Fury’s hen do as 16-year-old prepares for upcoming wedding

Take a glimpse into Venezuela Fury’s hen do as the 16-year-old celebrated with her mother Paris and friends.

The Independent UK · Mar 28

'Forget That' — Trump Dismisses His Own Cabinet's Gas Price Briefing to Press for a Venezuelan Statue

During a Cabinet meeting focused on rising fuel costs, Trump diverted attention with a remark about a potential statue in Venezuela, sparking mixed reactions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 27

A smile and a handshake as Maduro case drags Venezuela crisis to New York court

The deposed Venezuelan president and his wife appeared in a Manhattan courtroom as rival protests took place outside

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

Flatterers out in force to fill Trump’s head with Venezuelan statue dreams

President’s popularity top of mind at another weird and wild cabinet meeting – riff on merits of Sharpies included

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

Marco Rubio Testifies He Was Targeted in Alleged Assassination Plot by Top Venezuelan Official Cabello

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in federal court that he was alerted in 2017 about an alleged assassination plot against him ordered by Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello

Latin Times · Mar 26

Photos from Caracas and U.S. court where former Venezuelan President Maduro fights indictment

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returned to federal court in New York on Thursday, seeking the dismissal of his drug trafficking indictment in the wake of his capture in a U.S. military raid in January. Maduro supporters and opponents gathered outside the courthouse while in Caracas, supporters of Venezuela’s former…

The Independent UK · Mar 26

US judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in drug trafficking case

US sanctions prevent the Venezuelan government from footing the bill and Maduro and Flores say they do not have sufficient personal funds to cover it themselves.

Euronews · Mar 26

Judge Rejects Tossing Out Maduro's Case In New York Due To Inability To Use State Funds To Pay For His Defense: Report

The judge in charge of the case against Venezuela's former authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro rejected on Thursday tossing out his case, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Mar 26

Venezuela's Maduro Held in 'Jail Inside a Jail' In Brooklyn Detention Center Over Security Concerns

Nicolás Maduro appeared in federal court in Manhattan on Thursday as new details emerged about his detention under strict isolation measures in a high-security unit in Brooklyn nearly three months after U.S. forces brought him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.

Latin Times · Mar 26