Venezuelan News in English Archives

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 am
Today, 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 am
Taking 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 am
The 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 am
For 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 am
A 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 am
Alex 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 am
Merchants 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 am
Venezuela’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 am
Esperita 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 am
The 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 am
Venezuela’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 am
Venezuela 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 am
The 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 am
On 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 am
The 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 am
This 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 am
The 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 am
Some 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 am
Venezuela’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 am
Amnesty 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 am
The 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 am
The 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 am
Hezbollah, 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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“The free world is committed to a solution of the Venezuelan conflict,” reaffirmed President Guaidó
Publicado el octubre 13, 2021 9:16 am
The President in Charge of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, reiterated that the international community is committed to a solution of the Venezuelan conflict and the […]

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Venezuela burns through cash to shore up new bolivar
Publicado el octubre 13, 2021 9:11 am
Venezuela’s central bank has injected around $40m per week into the exchange market after launching a new version of the bolívar with six fewer […]

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Venezuelan opposition says will investigate Monomeros
Publicado el octubre 13, 2021 9:00 am
Venezuela’s opposition agreed on Tuesday to create a five-member commission to investigate the situation at fertilizer producer Monomeros, which is being overseen by Colombian […]

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‘If he makes a successful return in 2024, democracy’s done’
Publicado el octubre 13, 2021 8:46 am
Talking Trump, Russia and the wage gap with Fiona Hill. By Político – Ketelyb Fossett Oct 08, 2021 Fiona Hill was introduced to most […]

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Commissioner Prado demanded the release of ‘FundaRedes’ activists after being kidnapped for 100 days
Publicado el octubre 13, 2021 8:36 am
The Presidential Commissioner for Human Rights and Attention to Victims, Humberto Prado, rejected the arbitrary detention of Javier Tarazona, Rafael Tarazona and Omar García […]

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Juan is the loneliest number
Publicado el octubre 12, 2021 8:04 am
Here’s a short extract of last Friday’s Political Risk Report. Venezuela stakeholders are moving on – and away – from the idea that was […]

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Venezuela blames US veto for delay in COVID-19 funds from IMF
Publicado el octubre 12, 2021 7:52 am
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said that her country has not yet received funding from an International Monetary Funds (IMF) program meant to help countries […]

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