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Flights between Spain and Venezuela halted amid security warnings

Growing tension between Venezuela and the US has left hundreds of travellers stranded as airlines cancel flights.

25/11/2025

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US to designate alleged Maduro-led cartel a terrorist organisation

In 2020, near the end of US President Donald Trump’s first term, Washington sanctioned Maduro and others over alleged "narco-terrorism", saying that he had been the co-leader of the Cartel of the Suns since at least 1999. He has denied the charges.

24/11/2025

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Venezuela carries out military exercises amid fears of US strikes

The regime of Nicolás Maduro has said it is preparing its armed forces in case of an attack by the US.

12/11/2025

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US warship docks in Trinidad amid rising tensions with Venezuela

Government officials from the twin-island nation and the US announced that the massive warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday, allowing both countries to conduct training exercises.

27/10/2025

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Latest US 'narco boat' strike kills six off Venezuelan coast

The US president confirmed the attack, citing intelligence on narcotics trafficking. This marks the fifth strike since September, totalling 27 deaths.

15/10/2025

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Venezuela to shut Norway embassy after Nobel win for opposition leader

The development comes just days after Maria Corina Machado was announced the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.

14/10/2025

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Venezuela shows off Russian fighter jets amid rising tensions with US

Venezuela deployed over 2,500 troops and Russian-made fighter jets to La Orchila for military exercises, escalating tensions after Trump announced further US attacks on Venezuelan vessels.

22/09/2025

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Trump sends navy fleet to Venezuela — but does the Suns cartel exist?

American vessels are expected to arrive off South America next week in an apparent attempt to stop drug trafficking.

29/08/2025

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Bolivian national football team held in Venezuela on dubious grounds

After losing 2-0 to Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Bolivian national team has suffered a different and completely unexpected kind of setback: the authorities of the Maduro regime have prevented their flight from departing without offering clear explanations.

07/06/2025

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Sweeping victory for ruling party announced in Venezuela's elections

The opposition urged voters to boycott last weekend's regional and parliamentary elections in protest against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed re-election last year.

26/05/2025

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US deportation flights to Venezuela resume after deal reached

The first flight carrying 199 migrants from Venezuela from the US landed on Monday.

24/03/2025

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A Venezuelan designer illuminates the future of fashion with recycled luxury

In partnership with Media City

Guillermo Garcia shatters the fashion glass ceiling in style. His eponymous label makes designer bags out of recycled glass.

03/03/2025

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Trump urged to strike down legal foundation for US climate regulation

In the wake of the hottest year on record and dozens of climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is considering repealing findings that link climate change to health.

27/02/2025

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US begins deportation flights to Venezuela

The development comes shortly after Trump envoy Richard Grenell met the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas.

11/02/2025

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Venezuela frees six US citizens after Trump's envoy meets Maduro

The visit by the envoy came as a shock to many Venezuelans who hoped that Trump would continue the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued against Maduro during his first term.

01/02/2025

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Venezuela will welcome back its migrants, Maduro says

US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, and he plans to send his troops to help support immigration agents and restrict access to refugees and asylum seekers.

22/01/2025

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Maduro's inauguration sparks controversy in Venezuela

Demonstrators took to the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday in a spontaneous attempt to block Nicolas Maduro's inauguration for a third term on Friday

10/01/2025

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Maduro's inauguration sparks demonstrations across South America

Protests erupted across Latin America against the controversial inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for a third term.

10/01/2025

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María Corina Machado arrested after coming out of hiding

Machado's reappearrance coincided with the announcement of Edmundo González in the Dominican Republic of returning to Caracas to assume the presidency.

09/01/2025

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Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is in Panama

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is mobilizing regional backing, asserting he won July’s election over President Nicolás Maduro.

09/01/2025

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Edmundo González says his son-in-law was kidnapped in Caracas

Self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González says his son-in-law was kidnapped on Tuesday in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.

08/01/2025

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What to know about Venezuela's upcoming presidential inauguration

Both president Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader María Corina Machado, who is currently in hiding, have urged their supporters to take to the streets on Friday.

06/01/2025

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Venezuela offers €97,000 reward for location of opposition candidate

Edmundo González fled to Spain after the government of Nicolas Maduro cracked down on protests that were sparked by its controversial election victory in July.

03/01/2025

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Stitching smiles: Caracas volunteers restore toys for Christmas cheer

Venezuelan volunteers at the Plush Hospital repair and distribute toys, bringing Christmas joy to vulnerable children, a tradition that began with a teacher's kind gesture.

13/12/2024

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US recognises Venezuela's opposition candidate as president-elect

President Joe Biden's administration had previously said González had earned the most votes in the disputed July 28 election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.

19/11/2024

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Mothers of detained teens fight for release after Venezuela protests

Mothers of detained teenagers in Venezuela are protesting outside Tocuyito prison, demanding their children's release and condemning "arbitrary arrests and poor treatment".

17/10/2024