Oil dips as Venezuela sanctions ease, MidEast in focus Oil prices fell about 1% today as the US eased sanctions on Venezuela to allow more oil to flow globally, but fears that Israel's military … Business • 19 Oct
Venezuela's inflation slows to 234% in 2022 from 686% Inflation in Venezuela hit 234% in 2022, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said, representing a slowdown from the previous year, as the South American country struggles … Business • 24 Jan
Venezuela landslide toll expected to reach 100 - Maduro Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said the death toll from the devastating landslide that swept through a northern town is expected to reach 100 victims. World • 11 Oct 22
Venezuela landslide death toll reaches 36 The death toll of a landslide in Venezuela has risen to 36 with another 56 people missing after a river overflowed, in the latest deadly … World • 11 Oct 22
Colombia leader says helicopter hit near Venezuela Colombian President Ivan Duque has said the helicopter he was flying in near the border with Venezuela was hit by gunfire. World • 26 Jun 21
Venezuela detains US men for alleged roles in incursion Venezuelan authorities have detained two US citizens working with a US military veteran who has claimed responsibility for a failed armed incursion into the oil … World • 05 May 20
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, … World • 27 Apr 20
Pompeo calls for new Venezuela elections US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that Juan Guaido, recognised by Washington as Venezuela's leader, should step aside along with President Nicolas Maduro … World • 31 Mar 20
US charges Venezuela's Maduro with narco-terrorism The US government has charged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with narco-terrorism. World • 26 Mar 20
Wallace reprimanded over remarks about Juan Guaido Irish MEP Mick Wallace was reprimanded in the European Parliament for calling Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido an "unelected gobshite". News Lens • 13 Feb 20
Venezuela's Guaido calls for halt to 'blood gold' flow Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said the government needed to halt the illegal flow of gold out of the South American country and sanctions might … Business • 23 Jan 20
Troops block Guaido from entering Venezuelan parliament Venezuela's socialist government has installed a new head of Congress after armed troops blocked opposition legislators from entering parliament, in a move condemned by dozens … World • 06 Jan 20
Venezuelan officials reached out to US - Bolton Venezuelan officials reached out to the US behind President Maduro's back solely to discuss his exit from power and free elections, National Security Advisor John … World • 21 Aug 19
Venezuelan minister on US 'most wanted' list United States immigration officials have added Venezuelan government minister Tareck El Aissami, a suspected drug smuggler, to their list of most wanted fugitives. World • 01 Aug 19
Venezuela releasing judge, journalist, 20 students - UN Venezuela is releasing 22 people, including judge Maria Afiuni and journalist Braulio Jatar, a senior UN official has said, and an opposition politician called for … News • 05 Jul 19
UN details Venezuela killings to neutralise opposition The United Nations human rights chief has said in a report that Venezuelan security forces are sending death squads to murder young men and stage … World • 04 Jul 19
Venezuela's Maduro says border with Colombia to reopen Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Friday ordered the reopening of the country's border with Colombia in western Tachira state, near where international aid refused by … World • 08 Jun 19
Guaido 'considering' asking for military intervention The opposition leader and self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido has said he is considering asking for an international military intervention in Venezuela. World • 11 May 19
Supreme Court orders military prison for Guaido deputy Venezuela's Supreme Court has ordered a top deputy of opposition leader Juan Guaido to be held in preventive detention at a military prison in Caracas. World • 10 May 19
Venezuela detains deputy to opposition leader Guaido Venezuelan intelligence agents detained opposition leader Juan Guaido's congressional deputy yesterday, using a tow truck to drag his vehicle away with him inside, prompting the … World • 09 May 19
Maduro rallies military in Venezuela Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has urged his troops to be "ready" for potential US military action, as a limited number of opposition supporters marched on … World • 06 May 19
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
Man hit by armoured car in Caracas to keep protesting Video showing a Venezuelan National Guard vehicle slamming into protesters in Caracas, who were demonstrating in support of opposition leader Juan Guaido and calling for … News Lens • 03 May 19
Maduro calls on Venezuela military to fight 'any coup' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called on the armed forces to oppose "any coup plotter" after a failed military uprising by forces supporting opposition leader … World • 02 May 19
Woman killed by gunfire during Venezuela protests A 27-year-old woman has died at a Venezuelan clinic after being shot in the head during anti-government protests in Caracas, a human rights organisation has … World • 02 May 19
