Trump thanks Venezuela for accepting deported Tren de Aragua gang members
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump thanked the Venezuelan government for cooperating with U.S. efforts to deport criminal nationals, including members of the violent Tren de Aragua gang, according to a…
New Jersey Introduces Legislation to Aid Migrants and Refugees From Haiti, Venezuela
TRENTON, NJ – New legislation, known as the “New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act,” has been introduced by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight of District 29 and Assemblyman Reginald W. Atkins of District…
Venezuela opposition backs Gonzalez as presidential candidate
By Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela’s major opposition coalition will back Edmundo Gonzalez for president in July’s election, its leadership said on Friday, after intense internal negotiations to determine who could take…
Venezuela arrests activist for alleged links to Maduro assassination attempt
CARACAS (Reuters) -A renowned Venezuelan activist was arrested for his alleged involvement in a reported assassination attempt against President Nicolas Maduro last month, the country’s Attorney General Tarek Saab said late on…
US ties renewal of easing of Venezuela oil sanctions to progress on elections
By Daphne Psaledakis, Marianna Parraga and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON/HOUSTON (Reuters) -The U.S. will not renew a temporary license that widely eased sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector unless progress is made…
Iran ally Venezuela follows ‘worrying events’ in Middle East
By Vivian Sequera CARACAS (Reuters) – The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is following the “worrying events” in the Middle East, it said on Saturday, but it did not condemn Iran’s…
Record wildfires hit Venezuela during climate-driven Amazon drought
By Jake Spring, Mircely Guanipa and Maria Ramirez SAO PAULO/MARACAY, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuela is battling a record number of wildfires, according to data released on Monday, as a climate change-driven drought…
Venezuela creates new state in territory under dispute with Guyana
By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) – Lawmakers in Venezuela allied with the government of President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday approved the creation of a new state in a territory that is the…
Extension of Citgo protection would benefit creditors – Venezuela candidate Machado
By Vivian Sequera and Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado on Friday said she hoped the U.S. Treasury Department would extend its protection of Houston-based refiner…
Venezuela to begin 20-day maintenance at smallest refinery – oil minister
By Tibisay Romero YAGUA, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuela has received all the parts it needs to begin a maintenance program at the 146,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) El Palito refinery, with work expected to take…
Venezuela is prepared for US sanctions on oil, may reject migrant flights -officials
By Deisy Buitrago and Vivian Sequera CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela is prepared for the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on its oil and gas exports and will stop accepting repatriation flights from the U.S.…
Return of US oil sanctions on Venezuela to hit revenue, fuel imports
By Marianna Parraga and Mayela Armas HOUSTON/CARACAS (Reuters) – A reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sectors would hurt the OPEC country’s ability to collect cash from its oil…
Diplomats back non-violence as Venezuela, Guyana talk over border dispute
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Talks over a territorial dispute pitting Venezuela against Guyana yielded commitments on Thursday to avoid violence or threats, after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro revived claims over an oil-rich region on…
Venezuela opposition presidential candidate announces alliance, seeks election date
By Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado on Tuesday announced an alliance with political parties and civil society organizations that will help organize her campaign to challenge…
Venezuela issues arrest warrants for 14 alleged conspirators -attorney general
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s attorney general on Monday said 14 arrest warrants were issued against civilians and former military personnel for allegedly conspiring against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. On Jan.…
US court accepts $20.8 billion in claims against Venezuela in Citgo auction
By Marianna Parraga and Gary McWilliams (Reuters) -A U.S. court on Friday approved claims by 17 Venezuela-linked creditors, including ConocoPhillips, Rusoro Mining and Koch Industries, to get proceeds from a coming auction…
Venezuela economy grew 5% in 2023, will reach 8% this year-Maduro
By Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s economy grew more than 5% in 2023 and growth will reach 8% this year, President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday during his annual address to…
Argentina takes unwelcome Latin America inflation crown from Venezuela
By Lucinda Elliott MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – Argentina has taken the unwelcome regional inflation crown from Venezuela, becoming the Latin American country with the highest inflation rate in 2023 after prices rose over…
Brazil shows concern as Venezuela slams UK warship sent to Guyana
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil expressed concern on Friday after Venezuela complained about the deployment of a British warship off the Guyana coast, raising tensions in a border dispute over the oil-rich Esequibo…
Trading houses help Venezuela replenish fuel stocks under US license
By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON (Reuters) – Trading houses that emerged as early buyers of Venezuelan crude following an U.S. easing of oil sanctions in October are now supplying state company PDVSA with…
US expresses support for Guyana’s sovereignty amid border tensions with Venezuela
By Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Thursday reiterated the United States’ “unwavering support” for Guyana’s sovereignty amid growing border tensions between Guyana and Venezuela. The…
Venezuela arrests opposition figure, issues warrants for staffers for treason
By Vivian Sequera and Sabrina Valle BOGOTA/HOUSTON (Reuters) -Venezuela on Wednesday arrested an opposition member for alleged treason, after the attorney general said earlier there are arrest warrants out for several people…
Brazil urging Venezuela to avoid force or threats against Guyana, says Lula aide
By Anthony Boadle and Rodrigo Viga Gaier BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil rejects any use of force by Venezuela to occupy the Esequibo territory in Guyana and will urge the Caracas government not to…
Brazil reinforces border with Venezuela and Guyana over Esequibo tensions
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s military is reinforcing its northern border due to rising tensions between its neighbors Venezuela and Guyana over Venezuela’s claim to the Esequibo region, the Ministry of Defense said…
Guyana will stay alert after Venezuela vote on territorial dispute -VP
CARACAS (Reuters) – Guyana will remain vigilant after a Venezuelan referendum rejected an international court’s jurisdiction over a territorial dispute between the neighboring countries, Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Monday. Bilateral tensions…
US says it’s ready to ‘pause’ sanctions relief for Venezuela unless further progress seen
By Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House said on Friday it was prepared to “pause” sanctions relief for OPEC member Venezuela in coming days unless there is further…
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