Venezuela

CBS faces backlash after pulling 60 Minutes report on El Salvador mega-prison

December 23, 2025 5:07 am

On Sunday afternoon, CBS announced on social media that the 60 Minutes line-up had been changed and that the Cecot report would air at a later date.

US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say

December 21, 2025 11:47 pm

Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has included a ramped-up military presence in the region and more than two dozen military strikes on vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea near the South American nation.

US stops oil tanker near Venezuela as Trump steps up pressure on President Maduro

December 21, 2025 6:59 am

Donald Trump has said the measures are linked to accusations of drug trafficking and disputes over oil assets seized from US companies in Venezuela.

US Coast Guard seizes another vessel off Venezuelan coast

December 21, 2025 1:12 am

The seizure comes just days after Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

The world this week | Bangladesh boils again, Modi’s three-nation tour, and US blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers

December 20, 2025 1:53 pm

From Pakistan accusing India of manipulating Indus waters to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning world leaders about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ‘plan’– a lot has happened in the world this week.

‘I don’t rule it out’: Donald Trump on war with Venezuela

December 20, 2025 12:04 am

The US military has carried out at least 28 strikes on boats from Venezuela since September, killing over 100 people.

UN chief calls for immediate de-escalation of US-Venezuela tensions

December 18, 2025 1:00 am

Venezuela complained to the United Nations Security Council over the US seizure of an oil tanker calling it "state-sponsored piracy" and the "illegitimate use of military force against a private vessel."

'Warmongering threats': Venezuela denounces Trump's 'total and complete' ship blockade order

December 17, 2025 5:47 pm

The Trump administration’s escalation comes as US forces seized an oil tanker last week off the Venezuela coast which was followed by an unusual buildup of military forces in the region.

Video: JetBlue plane narrowly avoids midair collision with US Air Force tanker

December 15, 2025 9:16 pm

The incident involved JetBlue Flight 1112 which was enroute to New York City’s JFK airport from Curaçao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela.

Donald Trump admin sanctions Nicolas Maduro's nephews, Venezuela says migrant flight from US suspended

December 12, 2025 10:27 pm

Also on the sanction list is Panamanian businessman Ramon Carretero, six firms and six Venezuela-flagged ships accused of transporting Venezuelan oil.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado detained amid protests against Maduro

January 10, 2025 12:21 pm

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was detained by security forces while leading a protest against President Nicolás Maduro, sparking widespread outrage.

Survivors pick up the pieces after Hurricane Julia rips through Venezuela

October 26, 2022 5:23 pm

In photos: Survivors of Venezuelan mudslide bury dead, look for missing

October 13, 2022 2:19 pm

Floods and landslides in central Venezuela killed at least 43 people and left dozens missing.

Water is now gold for desperate Venezuelans

March 27, 2019 8:39 am

Faced with the uncertainty of when it might return, and whether it would be enough, families in Venezuela are conserving as much as water as they can take from rivers or buy at shops. They are bathing, washing clothes and dishes and cooking with just a few liters a day.

Hundreds of Venezuelan migrants enter Peru despite passport rule

August 28, 2018 10:32 am

Peru's economy is expected to grow by 4 per cent this year and many Venezuelans already have at least one relative living in the nation.

Anti-government protests rock Venezuela

February 25, 2015 1:17 pm

The killing of a 14-year-old boy by a policeman during an anti-government protest is raising tensions in Venezuela.