Venezuelan News in English
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Maduro ally appears in court to face corruption charges
Publicado el octubre 21, 2021 6:42 amA businessman who prosecutors say was a major conduit for corruption by Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle appeared for the first time in Miami federal […]
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President Guaidó offered his condolences to the US government after the death of former Secretary of State Colin Powell
Publicado el octubre 21, 2021 6:36 amThe President in Charge of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, regretted the death of the former Secretary of State of the United States, Colin Powell, due […]
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Activists battle high costs, travel curbs to make climate talks
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 11:08 amNigerian climate activist Goodness Dickson thought being invited to take part in the U.N. climate summit in Scotland meant he would have no trouble […]
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Judge sets arraignment for Venezuelan accused of money laundering
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 11:02 amUS prosecutors in 2019 charged Saab in connection with a bribery scheme linked to Venezuela’s state-controlled exchange rate. By Aljazeera Oct 18, 2021 A […]
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Venezuela suspends talks with opposition after Maduro ally extradited to the United States
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 10:58 amVenezuela’s government said Saturday that it would suspend negotiations with the country’s U.S.-backed opposition in retaliation for the extradition of a close ally of […]
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This is how democracies die in the 21st century
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 10:51 amThe death of Venezuelan democracy seems to be replicating in many other countries. How are democracies dying today? A new book by María Puerta […]
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Collapse of Venezuela talks may extend sanctions
Publicado el octubre 20, 2021 10:45 amThe Venezuelan government’s withdrawal from negotiations with opposition parties over the tumultuous weekend may embolden hardliners on both sides and postpone US plans to […]
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A businessman with close ties to Maduro is in U.S. custody. Venezuela’s anger explains why this matters
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 8:22 amToday, six Citgo Petroleum executives – five U.S. citizens and a permanent resident – are spending a second day in one of Venezuela’s most […]
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No good options ahead
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 8:14 amTaking part in the regional elections might be the only way forward, but it’s still a terrible plan and politicians should be upfront about […]
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Venezuela looms large as Blinken heads to Ecuador, Colombia
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 8:05 amThe United States called for political talks to resume between Venezuela’s government and the country’s opposition, saying the extradition of a close ally of […]
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Let’s plug the sanctions gaps that enable Iran to sell oil to China and Venezuela
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 7:56 amFor all the sanctions on Iran, Tehran has secured willing customers for its crucial oil and gas exports in the world’s leading authoritarian and communist […]
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Arraignment date set for Venezuela envoy Saab accused of money laundering
Publicado el octubre 19, 2021 7:49 amA U.S. judge on Monday set a Nov. 1 arraignment date for Alex Saab, a businessman accused of laundering money on behalf of Venezuela’s […]
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U.S. extradites key financial ally of Venezuela’s President, inciting retaliation
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 8:11 amAlex Saab, a Colombian businessman, is accused in the U.S. of siphoning millions from programs intended to help the needy in Venezuela. By The […]
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The coast of Sucre – Venezuela’s most dangerous place for Piracy
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 8:03 amMerchants traveling to Trinidad and Tobago, fishing vessels, even the occasional tourist: all are tempting targets for pirates off Venezuela’s northern state of Sucre. […]
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Venezuela halts talks with opposition after Maduro ally extradited
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 7:55 amVenezuela’s government said it has suspended dialogue with the US-backed opposition to protest the extradition of fugitive Alex Saab, a close ally of President […]
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Russia struggles to meet global orders for Sputnik V vaccine
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 7:46 amEsperita García de Pérez got her first vaccination against COVID-19 in May. That, along with her Catholic faith, made her feel better protected against […]
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Venezuelan opposition, Norway urge Maduro government to resume talks
Publicado el octubre 18, 2021 7:36 amThe chair of the Venezuelan opposition’s negotiating team at talks with the government urged President Nicolás Maduro’s administration on Sunday to resume dialogue as […]
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Venezuela halts talks after Maduro ally’s extradition to US
Publicado el octubre 17, 2021 8:57 amVenezuela’s government said Saturday it would halt negotiations with its opponents in retaliation for the extradition to the U.S. of a close ally of […]
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Venezuelan government suspends negotiations with opposition
Publicado el octubre 17, 2021 8:49 amVenezuela on Saturday said it would suspend negotiations with the opposition that were set to resume this weekend, after Cape Verde extradited Colombian businessman […]
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Alex Saab is extradited to the U.S.
Publicado el octubre 17, 2021 8:38 amThe impoverished chavista regime spent a fortune trying to avoid it, but it finally happened: a U.S. Department of Justice plane picked up the […]
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The Venezuelan military: Outfought and outmatched
Publicado el octubre 15, 2021 8:12 amOn April 23, 2021, two Venezuelan military helicopters landed near the town of La Victoria in the border state of Apure filled with soldiers […]
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U.S. calls for examination into cause of jailed former Venezuelan minister’s death
Publicado el octubre 15, 2021 8:03 amThe U.S. State Department on Thursday called for an independent examination to determine the true cause of death of former Venezuelan defense minister and […]
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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court turns down diplomats from Maduro’s dictatorship
Publicado el octubre 15, 2021 7:59 amThis Tuesday the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil (STF) ratified the decision of the Government of Jair Bolsonaro to reject the acreditation of the […]
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UK eases travel restrictions further by slashing ‘red list’
Publicado el octubre 15, 2021 7:54 amThe British government said it is to relax travel rules further next week, a move that will open up many long-distance holiday destinations to […]
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The coronavirus pandemic is far from over
Publicado el octubre 15, 2021 7:43 amSome countries are reporting more new coronavirus infections compared with the previous two weeks. Global data trends show that the coronavirus pandemic isn’t […]
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UN urges independent probe into death of ex-Venezuelan minister
Publicado el octubre 14, 2021 8:06 amVenezuela’s government says Raul Baduel, who served as defence minister under Hugo Chávez, died due to the coronavirus. By Aljazeera Oct 13, 2021 The […]
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Amnesty International says Curacao denying protection to Venezuelan immigrants
Publicado el octubre 14, 2021 8:00 amAmnesty International in a report released Monday said that Curacao is denying protection to Venezuelan immigrants. By The Hill – Lexi Lonas Oct 12, […]
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Deputy Márquez emphasized that the quality of life of the people in Zulia declines as a result of the lack of services
Publicado el octubre 14, 2021 7:54 amThe Deputy of the National Assembly, Gilmar Márquez, emphasized that the quality of life of the Zuliano declines daily as a consequence of the […]
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COVID cases dropping in North and South America, regional health agency says
Publicado el octubre 14, 2021 7:50 amThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Wednesday that COVID-19 cases are dropping overall in North America, but infections remain high in the […]
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Terrorists, cocaine, and power: A war within Venezuela
Publicado el octubre 14, 2021 7:41 amHezbollah, which the U.S. has designated as a terrorist organization, is gaining control within Venezuela as the once-great oil state teeters on the brink. The […]
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