News of venezuela

Colombia offers to safeguard Maduro foes as stand-off deepens

19-12-2024 08:33 Colombia offers to take custody of Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas, where six of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s aides have been sheltering since March.

BILATERAL ROW

Milei slams ‘dictator’ Maduro, demands release of detainee

17-12-2024 22:59 President Javier Milei on Tuesday demands immediate release of detained Argentine Border Guard officer from "criminal dictator" Nicolás Maduro's regime.

BILATERAL TENSIONS

Government demands action over Venezuela’s ‘unjustified’ detentions

16-12-2024 15:13 Argentina’s government criticises Venezuela over “arbitrary” and “unjustified” detention of Gendarmerie (Border Guard) first corporal Nahuel Agustín Gallo on alleged espionage claims.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Argentina demands Maduro grant safe passsage to asylum seekers

09-12-2024 12:24 Argentina calls on Venezuelan government to release six opposition leaders who are sheltering from authorities at its Embassy in Caracas.

EMBASSY ROW ESCALATES

Argentina denounces Maduro government at ICC over embassy ‘siege’

03-12-2024 22:14 Mario Oyarzábal, Argentina’s representative to the International Criminal Court (ICC), denounces Venezuelan government over inhumane “siege” of its Embassy in Caracas, where six opposition leaders are sheltering from authorities.

'Pepe' Mujica interview

Mujica: Left’s return to power in Uruguay is ‘a farewell prize’

29-11-2024 11:40 José ‘Pepe’ Mujica is perhaps the most famous Uruguayan in the world, but that doesn't faze him. “I'm not a phenomenon; I'm an ordinary guy with some eccentricities,” says the 89-year-old former president.

ANGER IN CARACAS

Anger in Caracas as G7 backs Venezuelan opposition candidate

27-11-2024 22:04 Edmundo González Urrutia announces that he intends to travel to Caracas on January 10 to take office as president of Venezuela.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Maduro purges Venezuelan rivals with wave of repression

26-11-2024 19:52 Venezuela's opposition movement has been gravely weakened following Nicolás Maduro's controversial re-election on July 28, leading to the flight of around 100 leaders and activists. Key figures, such as Edmundo González and María Corina Machado, face threats and repression from security forces targeting dissent.

DIPLOMATIC ROW

Venezuela denies ‘besieging’ Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas

25-11-2024 20:43 Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello denies government is besieging Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas.

Crisis in Venezeula

Venezuela opposition calls for mass anti-Maduro protest on December 1

25-11-2024 11:08 Venezuelan opposition leaders, led by María Corina Machado, called Saturday for mass protests on December 1 against President Nicolás Maduro's contested re-election.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Italy recognises Venezuelan opposition candidate as 'president-elect'

20-11-2024 20:42 From Buenos Aires, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni formally recognises Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the president-elect of troubled nation, following in footsteps of the United States.

WORLD CUP QUALIFERS

Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil

20-11-2024 10:40 Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.

Murder in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition activist allegedly 'murdered' in custody, claims party

28-10-2024 11:49 Venezuelan activist Edwin Santos found dead after being abducted and detained by "state security forces," alleges main opposition party. Body found near bridge that had been a large focus of his advocacy.

WORLD

Venezuela's Maduro hails 'indestructible ties' with Russia

23-10-2024 15:50 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday hailed "indestructible ties" with Russia during a meeting with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a BRICS summit.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela election fallout traps migrants in passport limbo

17-10-2024 08:34 Venezeulans living abroad are unable to re-enter the country after Maduro invoked a new rule preventing citizens from entering with an expired passport unless they hold another nationality.

Turmoil in Venezuela

Maduro claims Machado has fled Venezuela after months in hiding

15-10-2024 15:06 Following Venezuela's disputed presidential election in July, María Corina Machado has been in hiding. On Monday President Nicolás Maduro claimed that the opposition leader had fled the country.

COURT ROW

Government files habeas corpus against Venezuela's arrest warrant for Milei

11-10-2024 13:17 Officials in Argentina file pre-emptive habeas corpus writ before the federal courts in response to the issuing of international arrest warrant by Venezuela against President Javier Milei and several members of his government.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING

Argentina held by Venezuela in World Cup 2026 qualifiers

10-10-2024 22:56 Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday in the ninth round of South America's World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

ENERGY & GAS

Bolivia natural gas shortage sends economy teetering

09-10-2024 13:57 Bolivia's once powerful natural gas industry is now on the verge of collapse as a result of a lack of investment and maintenance. The fall of the state-supported industry has sent shockwaves through Bolivia's economy.

FOOTBALL

Scaloni worried hurricane will complicate travel to Venezuela

09-10-2024 09:46 US authorities have not authorised flights due to the hurricane, perhaps complicating Argentina's preparations for their clash with Venezuela on Thursday.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Venezuela seeks arrest of Argentine judge who ordered plane seizure

30-09-2024 15:45 Venezuela says it will seek the arrest of the Argentine judge who authorised the seizure of a cargo plane in Buenos Aires two years ago.

Crisis in Venezuela

No choice: Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

30-09-2024 11:28 Many migrants see no choice but to flee Venezuela in the wake of President Nicolás Maduro’s re-election, embarking on an perilous crossing of the Darien jungle in a desperate bid to reach the United States.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader Machado wins top European rights prize

30-09-2024 11:04 Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado wins Council of Europe's Vaclav Havel rights prize; Award comes less than a day after her security chief was arrested for the second time this year.

Crisis in Venezuela

US, Argentina, allies urges pressure on Venezuela's Maduro

26-09-2024 19:42 US Secretary of State called for pressure on Venezuela’s President Maduro to dialogue with opposition Edmundo González Urrutia after disputed presidential election.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Brazil, Spain struggle to shake criticism as Maduro enablers

25-09-2024 18:06 At a recent United Nations gathering, Brazilian President Lula and Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez faced scrutiny for their ambiguous stance on Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela.

COURTS & HUMAN RIGHTS

Court in Argentina orders Maduro's arrest for crimes against humanity

24-09-2024 08:45 In a historic ruling, Argentina's justice system requests arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and around 30 others for alleged crimes against humanity. Interpol red alert issued for his detention.

ROW WITH VENEZUELA

Venezuelan court issues arrest warrant for President Milei, top officials

23-09-2024 13:46 Venezuela's highest court approves warrant for the arrest of Argentina's President Javier Milei over alleged "theft" of plane seized in Buenos Aires.

UNREST IN VENEZUELA

Argentina, six other nations ask UN to probe ‘serious rights violations’ in Venezuela

21-09-2024 07:28 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concern to President Nicolás Maduro about alleged human rights violations in Venezuela on Friday in a telephone conversation.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

EU Parliament recognises Maduro rival as Venezuela president

19-09-2024 16:25 Edmundo González Urrutia wins more international support; María Corina Machado calls on Nicolás Maduro to accept terms of negotiation for "a democratic transition."

HUMAN RIGHTS

UN mission says Venezuela repression was crime against humanity

19-09-2024 12:52 Venezuela committed a “crime against humanity” with its persecution of dissidents after July’s election, according to a United Nations report.

ARGENTINA-VENEZUELA BILATERAL ROW

Venezuela seeks arrest of President Milei as bilateral ties hit new low

18-09-2024 20:39 Attorney general in Caracas says he will seek arrest of President Milei, Karina Milei and Patricia Bullrich over confiscation of Venezuelan cargo plane; Tarek William Saab accuses Argentina leaders of “genocide” in clampdown on protests in Buenos Aires.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela arrests fourth US citizen over alleged assassination 'plot'

18-09-2024 11:47 A fourth US citizens – who joins three compatriots, two Spaniards and a Czech in being held by Venezuela – has been arrested in Caracas over what Venezuela claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

Crisis in Venezuela

Washington, Madrid, Prague seek info on nationals held in Venezuela

17-09-2024 16:42 Three US citizens, two Spaniards, and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country. Nations demand information about detained citizens.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Five foreigners held over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Venezuela

15-09-2024 08:55 Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country, announces Maduro administration.

PROFILE

Edmundo González Urrutia: from placeholder to opposition pointman

10-09-2024 09:40 Edmundo González Urrutia is a soft-spoken grandfather who spurns the spotlight. But Venezuela's political crisis has thrust him into the crosshairs of Nicolás Maduro's iron-fisted regime.

crisis in Venezuela

Opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to stay in Venezuela

10-09-2024 09:05 Opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to remain in Venezuela after her colleague and ex-presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia took up asylum in Spain.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Argentina fears for its Embassy as Venezuela takes diplomatic jab at Brazil

09-09-2024 14:49 Argentina has warned Venezuela to respect diplomatic norms amid fears that Nicolás Maduro’s government may attempt to take over its Embassy in Caracas.

Crisis in Venezuela

Opposition leader González Urrutia flees Venezuela, seeking asylum in Spain

09-09-2024 12:43 After weeks of hiding, Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia heads into exile in Spain; Nicolás Maduro's rival vows to "continue the fight" for freedom and democracy after negotiated exit.

Political crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela opposition wants candidate recognised as president-elect

06-09-2024 12:58 Marîa Corina Machado calls on nations across world to recognise candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as president-elect after disputed election.

Crisis in Venezuela

Human Rights Watch reports ‘widespread’ human rights violations’ in Venezuela

04-09-2024 12:49 Rights NGO highlights "widespread human rights violations" against protesters, bystanders, opponents and critics in Venezuela following the disputed re-election of President Nicolás Maduro.

HOLIDAY SEASON UPON US?

Christmas in October? Venezuela's Maduro moves holiday amid post-election turmoil

04-09-2024 12:06 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declares he is moving Christmas to October 1 in hopes of boosting morale. Announcing this post-presidential election which the opposition claims he stole.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader won’t request asylum despite risk of arrest

04-09-2024 11:02 Edmundo González Urrutia facing legal and political challenges after claiming he won Venezuela’s July presidential elections; Opposition leader has not sought asylum and remains in hiding, despite risk of arrest.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Argentina joins condemnation of arrest warrant for Venezuela opposition candidate

03-09-2024 12:42 Argentina, United States, European Union and a host of Latin American nations condemn warrant issued by government-friendly prosecutors in Venezuela seeking arrest of opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia.

Political crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia ignores summons

26-08-2024 13:43 Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia refuses to appear before prosecutors Monday as part of a probe into his claim that he was the rightful victor of last month's presidential election.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Argentina joins 10 other nations in rejecting Maduro vote certification

23-08-2024 12:58 Argentina, along with the United States and nine Latin American countries, issues statement rejecting the Venezuela Supreme Court's certification of President Nicolás Maduro's July 28 re-election.

VENEZUELA IN CRISIS

Venezuela high court confirms Maduro's re-election after fraud claims

22-08-2024 14:06 Venezuela's Supreme Court, loyal to the government, declares Nicolás Maduro has won re-election despite widespread claims of voting fraud.

PROTESTS IN BUENOS AIRES

Thousands of exiled Venezuelans demonstrate in Buenos Aires against Maduro

18-08-2024 09:10 Rallies at 13 cities across Argentina as Venezuelans heed call from opposition María Coriina Machado to stage mass gatherings to intensify pressure on Nicolás Maduro after his disputed election win.

VENEZUELA IN CRISIS

Venezuelan opposition rallies in Caracas and vows to fight 'to the end'

18-08-2024 08:54 People rallied in several cities in Venezuela and as far afield as Spain, Belgium and Australia in response to a call by opposition leader María Corina Machado; Nicolás Maduro accuses ex-presidential rival Edmundo González Urrutia of planning to "flee to Miami."