Venezuelan voices: Stories of hardship from home Recent developments in Venezuela have put a spotlight on the political and social chaos that has gripped the country in recent years. World • 04 Feb 19
Venezuelan voices: Stories of hardship from home Recent developments in Venezuela have put a spotlight on the political and social chaos that has gripped the country in recent years. World • 04 Feb 19
EU nations recognise Guaido as Venezuelan president Major European nations have joined the United States in recognising Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president, heightening a global showdown over Nicolas Maduro's socialist rule. World • 04 Feb 19
EU nations recognise Guaido as Venezuelan president Major European nations have joined the United States in recognising Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president, heightening a global showdown over Nicolas Maduro's socialist rule. World • 04 Feb 19
Trump says sending military to Venezuela 'an option' US President Donald Trump has said that sending the military to Venezuela was "an option" and that he had turned down President Nicolas Maduro's request for a meeting. World • 03 Feb 19
Trump says sending military to Venezuela 'an option' US President Donald Trump has said that sending the military to Venezuela was "an option" and that he had turned down President Nicolas Maduro's request for a meeting. World • 03 Feb 19
Venezuela's Maduro calls for early legislative election Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has threatened to bring forward parliamentary elections in a bid to sideline opposition leader Juan Guaido's challenge to his authority. World • 03 Feb 19
Venezuela's Maduro calls for early legislative election Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has threatened to bring forward parliamentary elections in a bid to sideline opposition leader Juan Guaido's challenge to his authority. World • 03 Feb 19
Five foreign journalists detained in Venezuela Venezuelan authorities have detained five foreign journalists covering the standoff with opposition forces seeking the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro. World • 31 Jan 19
Five foreign journalists detained in Venezuela Venezuelan authorities have detained five foreign journalists covering the standoff with opposition forces seeking the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro. World • 31 Jan 19
US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan state oil firm The Trump administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, the toughest US financial measure so far against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. World • 28 Jan 19
US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan state oil firm The Trump administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, the toughest US financial measure so far against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. World • 28 Jan 19
Maduro rejects calls for election amid pressure Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has rejected a European ultimatum that he call elections as opposition rival Juan Guaido stepped up appeals to the military to turn against the leftist government. World • 27 Jan 19
Maduro rejects calls for election amid pressure Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has rejected a European ultimatum that he call elections as opposition rival Juan Guaido stepped up appeals to the military to turn against the leftist government. World • 27 Jan 19
European powers poised to recognise Venezuela's Guaido Major European countries threw their weight behind Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido today saying they would recognise him as interim president if Nicolas Maduro failed to call elections within eight days. World • 26 Jan 19
European powers poised to recognise Venezuela's Guaido Major European countries threw their weight behind Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido today saying they would recognise him as interim president if Nicolas Maduro failed to call elections within eight days. World • 26 Jan 19
UN urges investigation into use of force in Venezuela UNHR chief Michelle Bachelet has called for an independent investigation into alleged excessive use of force by Venezuelan security forces, citing reports of 26 people killed and more than 350 detained in protests this week. World • 25 Jan 19
UN urges investigation into use of force in Venezuela UNHR chief Michelle Bachelet has called for an independent investigation into alleged excessive use of force by Venezuelan security forces, citing reports of 26 people killed and more than 350 detained in protests this week. World • 25 Jan 19
Who is Venezuela's self-appointed interim president? Jackie Fox takes a closer look at Juan Guaidó, who has declared himself as interim Venezuelan president. World • 24 Jan 19
Who is Venezuela's self-appointed interim president? Jackie Fox takes a closer look at Juan Guaidó, who has declared himself as interim Venezuelan president. World • 24 Jan 19
Maduro announces closure of Venezuela embassy in US The President of Venezuela has announced the closure of the country's embassy and consulates in the United States, having broken off diplomatic ties with US President Donald Trump's government yesterday. World • 24 Jan 19
Maduro announces closure of Venezuela embassy in US The President of Venezuela has announced the closure of the country's embassy and consulates in the United States, having broken off diplomatic ties with US President Donald Trump's government yesterday. World • 24 Jan 19
Maduro expels US envoys after Trump backs rival Guaido Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself as the South American country's interim president, while President Nicolas Maduro said he was breaking off diplomatic ties with the US after it backed Mr Guaido's "attempted coup". World • 23 Jan 19
Maduro expels US envoys after Trump backs rival Guaido Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself as the South American country's interim president, while President Nicolas Maduro said he was breaking off diplomatic ties with the US after it backed Mr Guaido's "attempted coup". World • 23 Jan 19
SF defends attendance at Maduro inauguration Sinn Féin has defended its decision to send two party representatives to the inauguration of controversial Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. World • 11 Jan 19
SF defends attendance at Maduro inauguration Sinn Féin has defended its decision to send two party representatives to the inauguration of controversial Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. World • 11 Jan 19
US met Venezuelan military to discuss coup bid - report Officials from US President Donald Trump's administration met secretly with Venezuelan military officers to discuss plans to oust President Nicolas Maduro but eventually decided not to help, The New York Times has reported. Venezeula • 09 Sep 18
US met Venezuelan military to discuss coup bid - report Officials from US President Donald Trump's administration met secretly with Venezuelan military officers to discuss plans to oust President Nicolas Maduro but eventually decided not to help, The New York Times has reported. Venezeula • 09 Sep 18
Venezuela to remove five zeroes from its currency Venezuela is to remove five zeroes from its bolivar currency next month - rather than the three zeroes originally planned. Venezeula • 26 Jul 18
Venezuela to remove five zeroes from its currency Venezuela is to remove five zeroes from its bolivar currency next month - rather than the three zeroes originally planned. Venezeula • 26 Jul 18
Probe into 'crimes against humanity' in Venezuela A panel of independent international experts has found "reasonable grounds" to refer Venezuela to the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. World • 30 May 18
Probe into 'crimes against humanity' in Venezuela A panel of independent international experts has found "reasonable grounds" to refer Venezuela to the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. World • 30 May 18
Venezuelans go to polls in controversial election Venezuelans go to go to the polls today to vote in the country's deeply controversial Presidential election. World • 20 May 18
Venezuelans go to polls in controversial election Venezuelans go to go to the polls today to vote in the country's deeply controversial Presidential election. World • 20 May 18
Venezuela to create digital currency amid crisis Venezuela is creating a digital currency to combat a financial blockade by the United States, President Nicolas Maduro has announced. World • 04 Dec 17
Venezuela to create digital currency amid crisis Venezuela is creating a digital currency to combat a financial blockade by the United States, President Nicolas Maduro has announced. World • 04 Dec 17
Venezuelan opposition demand vote recount before talks Venezuela's opposition has said it will not hold talks with the government on ending the country's political and economic crisis without a full recount in regional elections it says were rigged. News • 17 Oct 17
Venezuelan opposition demand vote recount before talks Venezuela's opposition has said it will not hold talks with the government on ending the country's political and economic crisis without a full recount in regional elections it says were rigged. News • 17 Oct 17
Maduro affirms new assembly as all powerful Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has recognised the Socialist Party-dominated constituent assembly as the country's most powerful institution in his first appearance at the highly-criticised legislative body that was inaugurated six days ago. News • 11 Aug 17
Maduro affirms new assembly as all powerful Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has recognised the Socialist Party-dominated constituent assembly as the country's most powerful institution in his first appearance at the highly-criticised legislative body that was inaugurated six days ago. News • 11 Aug 17
Anti-government attack on Venezuelan base quashed Venezuelan authorities suppressed a small rebellion at a military base near the city of Valencia today, arresting seven men who they say participated in a "terrorist attack" against the government of unpopular President Nicolas Maduro. World • 07 Aug 17
Anti-government attack on Venezuelan base quashed Venezuelan authorities suppressed a small rebellion at a military base near the city of Valencia today, arresting seven men who they say participated in a "terrorist attack" against the government of unpopular President Nicolas Maduro. World • 07 Aug 17
Venezuelan attorney general fired by new assembly Venezuela's Attorney General was fired today and ordered to stand trial, less than 24 hours after a newly elected legislative super body was installed with sweeping powers to strengthen President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power. World • 05 Aug 17
Venezuelan attorney general fired by new assembly Venezuela's Attorney General was fired today and ordered to stand trial, less than 24 hours after a newly elected legislative super body was installed with sweeping powers to strengthen President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power. World • 05 Aug 17
Venezuelan opposition prepare for fresh protests Venezuela's opposition has readied itself for massive protests against a freshly elected legislative superbody that is expected to hand President Nicolas Maduro vast new powers. News • 02 Aug 17
Venezuelan opposition prepare for fresh protests Venezuela's opposition has readied itself for massive protests against a freshly elected legislative superbody that is expected to hand President Nicolas Maduro vast new powers. News • 02 Aug 17
Oil markets escape Venezuela sanctions for now US oil markets had a muted reaction yesterday after Washington slapped sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but experts say broader oil-sector and financial sanctions may be the only way to make the Venezuelan government feel economic pain. Business • 01 Aug 17
Oil markets escape Venezuela sanctions for now US oil markets had a muted reaction yesterday after Washington slapped sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but experts say broader oil-sector and financial sanctions may be the only way to make the Venezuelan government feel economic pain. Business • 01 Aug 17
Venezuelan opposition leaders arrested overnight Two Venezuela opposition leaders have been taken from their homes, where they were serving house arrest, family members of the two said via Twitter. World • 01 Aug 17
Venezuelan opposition leaders arrested overnight Two Venezuela opposition leaders have been taken from their homes, where they were serving house arrest, family members of the two said via Twitter. World • 01 Aug 17
