Venezuela

Messi-less Argentina down Venezuela in friendly

Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in Miami on Friday.

Washington, Madrid, Prague seek information on nationals held in Venezuela

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said 400 rifles were confiscated as the alleged plot was dismantled -- not the first time Maduro has claimed to have been the target of US-led attempts to unseat him.

Three Americans, two Spaniards held over alleged plot to 'destabilize' Venezuela

Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the foreign nationals were being held on suspicion of planning an attack on Maduro and his government.

Game over? Venezuelan opposition looks cornered as Maduro digs in

Maduro's disputed win in the July 28 election is challenged not just by the opposition or historic geopolitical rivals such as the United States, but also by leftist allies of Venezuela such as Brazil and Colombia.

Venezuela says presidential opposition candidate has left country

A lawyer for Gonzalez Urrutia confirmed to AFP the opposition candidate had departed for Spain.

HRW reports 'widespread' rights violations' in Venezuela

It blamed Venezuelan authorities and pro-government armed groups known as "colectivos" for killings, arbitrary detentions and harassment of critics following the disputed vote.

Venezuela uses AI anchors to protect journalists from repression

In Venezuela, where the government is reportedly intensifying its crackdown on journalists and protesters, AI-generated news anchors have emerged as a protective measure, offering a way to continue delivering news while keeping human reporters out of harm's way, as per a recent report by The Guardian.

Protesters' mass arrests leave Venezuelans in fear

Ocariz is one of 2,400 people detained since Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection in Venezuela.

Signal blocked in Venezuela and Russia amidst political unrest

The app, known for its strong encryption and privacy features, has become a target in countries where governments are seeking to curb communication among those opposing their regimes.The app, known for its strong encryption and privacy features, has become a target in countries where governments are seeking to curb communication among those opposing their regimes.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Venezuela uses AI anchors to protect journalists from repression

In Venezuela, where the government is reportedly intensifying its crackdown on journalists and protesters, AI-generated news anchors have emerged as a protective measure, offering a way to continue delivering news while keeping human reporters out of harm's way, as per a recent report by The Guardian.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

Protesters' mass arrests leave Venezuelans in fear

Ocariz is one of 2,400 people detained since Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection in Venezuela.

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Signal blocked in Venezuela and Russia amidst political unrest

The app, known for its strong encryption and privacy features, has become a target in countries where governments are seeking to curb communication among those opposing their regimes.The app, known for its strong encryption and privacy features, has become a target in countries where governments are seeking to curb communication among those opposing their regimes.

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

The Venezuelan people stay with the Bolivarian Revolution

The emergence of Chavismo—the politics of mass action to build socialism in Venezuela—transformed the political scenario in the country.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro wins third term

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reiterated a call for the country's military to uphold the results of the vote.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Venezuela into Copa quarters after Mexico defeat, Jamaica out

Mexico-based veteran striker Salomon Rondon stroked in the only goal from the penalty spot to seal all three points for Venezuela, who are top of Group B with six points from two games.

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023

No Impunity for Insurrectionists

The uncanny similarity between Brazil’s failed insurrection and the attack on the US Capitol highlights the many parallels between Bolsonaro and Trump.

November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022

Blind Venezuelan boy converts World Cup sticker album into Braille

A blind 12-year-old Venezuelan soccer fan has found a way to participate in the craze of collecting World Cup soccer stickers, by adding Braille to them.

May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019

US military action in Venezuela 'possible': Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the administration of President Donald Trump is prepared to take military action to stem the crisis in Venezuela.

May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019

Guaido faces test with call for 'largest march' in Venezuela history

Opposition leader Juan Guaido faces a key test of support after calling for the "largest march" in Venezuela's history to try to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro, even as the military has so far resisted calls to help remove him.