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Tareck El Aissami features on ICE's 10 most-wanted list

Man on most-wanted list named Venezuelan oil minister

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has named Tareck El Aissami - a powerful ally sanctioned by the US as a drug kingpin - minister for oil, in an effort to revamp his country's beleaguered industry amid massive fuel shortages.

World • 27 Apr 20

President Nicolas Maduro told the military to be ready to 'defend the homeland'

Venezuela's army told to be 'ready' for US offensive

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called on the country's armed forces to be "ready" in the event of a US military offensive.

World • 04 May 19

Venezuelan security forces clashed with supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido at the weekend

Russia accuses US of preparing military intervention

A top Russian security official has accused the United States of deploying forces in Puerto Rico and Colombia in preparation for a military intervention in Venezuela to topple Russia's ally, President Nicolas Maduro, something the US has denied.

World • 26 Feb 19

Juan Guaido shrugged off efforts to choke his progress as 'nothing new'

Trump and Guaido to maintain contact amid protests

US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido have agreed during a phone call to maintain regular contact amid planned protests in coming days, according to a White House spokeswoman.

World • 31 Jan 19

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has blamed Colombia for the incident which took place during a ceremony in Caracas

Six arrests over blasts at speech by Venezuela's Maduro

Venezuela's government has said that six people had been detained over drone explosions at an event attended by President Nicolas Maduro.

World • 05 Aug 18

The Venezuelan bolivar's buying power has plummeted as inflation soars

Venezuela heading for 1,000,000% hyperinflation - IMF

Amid the financial and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, the country is expected to see hyperinflation reach epic proportions: 1,000,000% a year by the end of 2018, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Business • 24 Jul 18

A Venezuelan opposition activist in front of a burning barricade during a demonstration against President Maduro

Trump warns Venezuela is 'collapsing'

US President Donald Trump has warned that Venezuela is "collapsing," and suggested the United States may take additional steps to restore democracy.

World • 19 Sep 17

President Nicolas Maduro