Venezuela

Mexico urges Lima Group not to meddle in Venezuela affairs

Jan 05, 2019 09:47

Mexico has called on the Lima group of Latin American countries to refrain from interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs, after the block refused to recognize President Nicolas Maduro as the nation’s legitimate leader.
Venezuela’s top court jails nine coup plotters

Dec 27, 2018 10:24

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has imprisoned nine members of the country’s armed forces for participation in a coup plot o overthrow President Nicolas Maduro in 2014.
Russia rejects US criticism of bombers’ flight to Venezuela

Dec 11, 2018 09:02

The Kremlin has rejected the United States’ criticism of Russian military flights to Venezuela, saying remarks made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the issue were “inappropriate.”
Venezuela signs $6 billion investment deals with Russia

Dec 07, 2018 08:52

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has announced massive Russian oil and gold mining investments in his crisis-ridden country.
Putin vows 'support' as Venezuela's Maduro seeks financial aid

Dec 06, 2018 03:45

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday voiced support for Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro as he visited Moscow seeking financial assistance for the country.
Erdogan decries sanctions against Venezuela, vows to bolster ties

Dec 04, 2018 11:03

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blasted the economic sanctions imposed against Venezuela, vowing efforts to strengthen bilateral trade ties amid the two countries' tense relations with the United States.
Trump 'persecuting Venezuelans just like Hitler': Maduro

Nov 30, 2018 07:56

President Nicolas Maduro says US President Donald Trump is “persecuting” Venezuelans through harsh economic sanctions that have prevented the country from easing its worsening crisis.
UK refusing Venezuela’s request to return $550mn in gold

Nov 08, 2018 09:24

Britain is reportedly refusing to repatriate some 14 tonnes of gold to Venezuela worth around $550 million over fears that the move could violate US sanctions against the Latin American country.
Cuba, Venezuela lash out at Trump administration over new sanctions

Nov 03, 2018 04:46

Cuba has blasted new sanctions imposed by the United States on the island nation as a futile attempt that would only lead to a further isolation of Washington on the global stage.
Venezuela expels Ecuador envoy in retaliatory move

Oct 19, 2018 09:45

Venezuela has ordered the expulsion of Ecuador’s top diplomat in Caracas in a retaliatory move after Quito expelled Venezuelan ambassador amid a war of words over the number of Venezuelan refugees pouring into Ecuador.