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The bit of Venezuela that sprouted on the Mediterranean

February 03, 2026 8:39 pm

Venezuela has an enormous diaspora scattered in various countries, and seeing a town full of Venezuelans wasn’t an odd thing anymore.

What US military strikes in Venezuela reveal about global illegal drug supply chain

January 12, 2026 12:10 pm

Apart from the intense debate over the US military operation in Venezuela, the Latin American state is also seen as offering a cautionary lesson about the trajectory of state-enabled drug trafficking. But how has the rise of synthetic drugs altered the nature of the narcotics threat to India?

Top 10 countries with largest oil reserves in 2025: Venezuela leads the world, here's where Middle East, US and India rank

January 08, 2026 6:17 am

Top 10 countries with the largest oil reserves in 2025 list: OPEC member countries continue to control the majority of global oil reserves, holding approximately 79.1% of the world's proven reserves.

The bus driver who became Venezuelan President: Who is Nicolás Maduro, abducted by the US?

January 03, 2026 6:01 pm

Maduro who was born on November 23, 1962, began his career as a bus driver but first made a name for himself as a trade union leader.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela following dramatic capture of Maduro: Is oil the real motive?

January 09, 2026 1:28 pm

In a historic and highly controversial escalation, the United States launched Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3, 2026, a military raid on Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

‘Do not travel to Venezuela for any reason’: US State Department tells Americans

December 05, 2025 6:04 am

All US citizens and lawful permanent residents in Venezuela are strongly advised to depart immediately, the State Department said.

11 killed in US boat strike were not gang members, Venezuela minister says

September 12, 2025 4:57 pm

The administration of US President Donald Trump has said the boat was transporting illegal narcotics, but has provided scant further information about the incident, even amid demands from members of the US Congress for a justification for the action.

Venezuela's ruling Socialist party keeps control of legislature, wins 83% of votes

May 26, 2025 11:15 am

Opposition candidates won just one governorship, in the state of Cojedes, west of the capital Caracas, down from the four won by opposition parties in 2021.

What to know about Venezuela's election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power

July 05, 2024 1:59 am

President Nicolás Maduro, now in his 11th year in office, is being challenged by former diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia at the head of a resurgent opposition, as well as a field of eight other candidates.

After renewed sanctions and ahead of election, Venezuela looks to increase tax take

May 02, 2024 9:01 pm

Neither the communications or finance ministry responded to a request for comment.

VENEZUELA NEWS PHOTOS

Masking his identity

February 19, 2014 3:53 pm

A Venezuelan protestor poses for the camera wearing a gas mask made from plastic water bottles.

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