Venezuela

Two-day strike called by opposition due to start shortly in Venezuela

Jul 26, 2017 08:27

A two-day strike is due to begin shortly in Venezuela in an attempt by the opposition to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to abandon an upcoming vote for a super-congress with powers to rewrite the constitution.
Maduro accuses CIA of plotting with neighbors against Venezuela

Jul 25, 2017 07:34

The Venezuelan president says Mexico and Colombia are working hand in glove with the US spy agency CIA in an American “plot” to overthrow the legitimate government in Caracas.
Maduro vows to go ahead with referendum despite ‘imperial’ threats

Jul 24, 2017 09:50

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has vowed to go ahead with a vote next week to elect a new national assembly, which would have the power to re-write the constitution, despite opposition pressure and a threat by the US to slap more sanctions on the country.
US considers financial sanctions against Venezuela's oil revenue

Jul 22, 2017 04:29

The United States is considering financial sanctions against Venezuela to restrict the OPEC nation's oil exports, according to a new report.
Venezuela replaces Iran as India’s key oil supplier

Jul 21, 2017 12:40

The latest shipping figures show India’s purchases of crude oil from Iran in June dropped drastically but instead increased significantly from Venezuela as well as Iraq and Egypt.
Opposition holds symbolic vote in Venezuela

Jul 16, 2017 08:10

Venezuela’s opposition has run a symbolic, general vote aimed at assessing overall public sentiments toward constitutional reforms proposed by the government.
Venezuelan opposition leader released to house arrest

Jul 09, 2017 04:35

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has decided to release a prominent opposition leader from jail just to put him under house arrest.
Mob attacks Venezuela’s opposition-held parliament in capital

Jul 06, 2017 03:55

A crowd of people believed to have been the supporters of the Venezuelan government have stormed the opposition-held Congress in the capital, Caracas, beating and injuring lawmakers in the latest escalation of violence in the Latin American country.
Iran open for closer ties with Venezuela

Jul 05, 2017 10:17

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran congratulated Venezuela on the anniversary of the Latin American nation’s 1811 independence, saying Tehran eyes closer friendship and enhanced cooperation with Caracas.
Venezuela attorney general ignores court summon

Jul 05, 2017 07:50

Venezuela’s Attorney General Luisa Ortega Diaz has refused to appear at a court for a hearing on alleged abuse of power and failure to carry out her duties due to “insanity.”