Venezuela

US begins to ease Venezuela sanctions allowing propane deals

The US government on Monday began to ease the crippling sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on Venezuela by allowing companies to export propane to the troubled South American country, a step that could mitigate a shortage that has pushed people to cook on charcoal or wood grills.

Swiss bank penalized over alleged FIFA, Venezuela corruption

The sanctions are related to alleged corruption linked to Venezuela’s state-owned oil company and global soccer body FIFA.

US blacklists 15 aircraft owned by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA

The US government has designated 15 aircraft as the "blocked property" of Venezuelan state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela. US Department of the Treasury in a statement said on Tuesday that the designated aircraft are property in which Petroleos de Venezuela has an interest.

Venezuelans buy gas with cigarettes to battle inflation

Gasoline in Venezuela’s capital of Caracas, the seat of power and largest population center, has so far been immune from the shortages and mile-long lines that plague other parts of the country and can leave drivers waiting for days to reach the pump. Officials blame the shortages on U.S. sanctions against PDVSA.

Venezuela conducts anti-Trump signature drive

A nationwide anti-Trump signature drive took place in Venezuela over the weekend to protest the stepped-up US sanctions, a government source said.

Italy flies 45 tonnes of medicines, essential aid to Venezuela

The Italian government flight left for Caracas from the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot in the southern Italian city of Brindisi, the statement said, adding Deputy Foreign Minister Emanuela Del Re was present on the occasion. 

Copa America: Brazil held to goalless draw by Venezuela, Peru beat Bolivia 3-1

Brazil failed to score a goal against Venezuela while Paolo Guerrero starred for Peru as they beat Bolivia 3-1 in the Copa America on Tuesday.

Venezuela's misery doesn't even spare the dead in Maracaibo

US police break into Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, say reports

Electricity rationing plan announced in Venezuela

The embattled leader reiterated that the instability of the electric power supply is due to alleged attacks on the system carried out by the opposition and the administration of US President Donald Trump, who he said wants to "lead the country to chaos, violence", Efe news reported.  

US warns countries, including India, against buying Venezuelan oil

The US has slapped sweeping sanctions on PDVSA with a view to curb Venezuela's crude exports and put pressure on socialist President Maduro to step down.

Venezuela President Maduro refuses ultimatum call for free elections

Last week, the UK, France, Germany and Spain gave Maduro until Sunday to call new elections or they would recognise the country’s self-declared Interim President Juan Guaido as President

Military intervention 'an option' in Venezuela, says Donald Trump

The US, which recognised Guaido as interim president on January 23, is leading a global campaign to drive Maduro, who is accused of being an authoritarian ruler, from office.

India favours resolution of political crisis in Venezuela through constructive dialogue

In fast-paced developments, head of the National Assembly Juan Guaido declared himself as "acting president" of the country on Wednesday, plunging the South American country into a political crisis.  

6.3-magnitude quake jolts Venezuela

The earthquake was magnitude 7.3 on the Richter scale, but hit at a depth of more than 123 km below the ground.

Colombia: Ivan Duque sworn in as next president

Ivan Duque, sworn in as Colombian president, who at 42 is the youngest Colombian President ever, was elected in June after a divisive election campaign. He also vowed to change the peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) rebel group.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro targeted with drone attack, escapes unharmed

Venezuela’s government says several explosions heard at a military event were an attempted attack on President Maduro. Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said in a live broadcast that several drone-like devices with explosives detonated near the president. 

Trump reinstates expired travel ban, restricts entry from 8 countries including North Korea

Citizens of eight countries, including North Korea and Venezuela, will face new restrictions on entry to the U.S. under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump

Won't rule out military option in Venezuela: Donald Trump

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump deplored Venezuela's growing humanitarian crisis and declared that all options remain on the table, including a potential military intervention