Venezuela
Follow the latest Venezuela news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
- Dec 5
Venezuelan migrants in mass exodus face more challenges: Part 2
The millions fleeing Venezuela face immigration hurdles, hunger and the cruel reality that they must turn to desperate measures to earn little money.
Dec 5
- Dec 5
Millions leave Venezuela to keep their families alive: Part 1
As economic crisis worsens in Venezuela, families are caught in a dire situation: forced to skip meals, work extra jobs and more to survive.
Dec 5
- Dec 5
Inside Venezuela: Misery fuels largest exodus in Western Hemisphere
More than 3 million Venezuelans have fled misery for uncertainty as the South American nation falls deeper into chaos.
Dec 5
- Oct 18
Venezuelans, plagued by hunger, seen eating out of the garbage
ABC News' Matt Gutman reports on a country in chaos, where millions of its citizens are trying to escape extreme poverty.
Oct 18
- Aug 22
US Navy hospital ship to head to Colombia amid Venezuelan humanitarian crisis
More than one million Venezuelan refugees have fled to Colombia.
Aug 22
- Aug 22
Strong quake rocks Venezuela but little damage reported
The 7.3 quake was the largest to strike Venezuela since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Aug 22
- Aug 17
Record number of Venezuelans flee harsh conditions at home
Many, like Karen Hurtado, decide to leave after struggling to survive in the crisis-laden country.
Aug 17
- Aug 17
As Venezuela crumbles, exodus reaches record level
Millions of desperate Venezuelans are fleeing misery and hunger.
Aug 17
- Aug 7
Video appears to show alleged assassination attempt by drone
The president's administration posted pictures of the kind of drones they say were used; he was not injured.
Aug 7
- Aug 6
Pompeo echoes Bolton: US had no connection to Maduro assassination attempt
The president of Bolivia blamed the U.S. for the attack Sunday.
Aug 6
- Aug 5
Explosive drones detonate in 'assassination attempt' on Venezuelan president
Several drones armed with explosives were detonated near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas Saturday.
Aug 5 - May 17
Venezuelans head to polls with great hunger, little hope
The Venezuelan election is still on amid regional calls for cancellation.
May 17 - Aug 14
VP Mike Pence: US not going to stand by while Venezuela 'crumbles'
Pence spoke to Venezuelan families in Colombia.
Aug 14 - Aug 12
Trump says he's considering military response in Venezuela
President Trump told reporters today that he's "not going to rule out" a military option against Venezuela in response to President Nicolas Maduro, whom the Trump administration has described as a "dictator."
Aug 12 - Aug 12
Trump says he won't 'rule out a military option' in Venezuela
The Trump admin. previously called the Venezuelan president a "dictator."
Aug 12 - Aug 10
US oil industry pushes back on sanctions against Venezuela
Trump administration decision to slap sanctions on eight members of Venezuela's all-powerful constitutional assembly brings to 30 the number of government loyalists targeted
Aug 10 - Aug 4
Venezuela in crisis: 2 opposition leaders jailed amidst non-stop protests
Inside the once wealthy country now rife with hunger and fear because of horrific food and medicine shortages.
Aug 4 - Aug 2
2 Venezuelan opposition figures taken from homes, families say
Venezuelan opposition leaders Leopoldo Lopez were taken away from their homes.
Aug 2 - Aug 2
AP Glance: Venezuela opposition leaders targeted by state
AP Glance: The late-night jailing of two high-profile opposition leaders in Venezuela follows a pattern of Supreme Court-ordered detentions and threats issued recently
Aug 2 - Aug 1
2 leading Venezuelan opposition figures detained
ABC News' Martha Raddatz reports on new sanctions on Venezuela imposed by the U.S. as two of Venezuela's leading opposition figures were reportedly taken away from their homes by the country's intelligence service.
Aug 1 - Aug 1
US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro
The sanctions were imposed on Maduro after the U.S. called the vote a "sham."
Aug 1 - Aug 1
What's at stake in Venezuela's election?
On Sunday, Venezuelans will head to the polls in one of the country’s most divisive elections to choose delegates that would help rewrite the country's constitution.
Aug 1 - Aug 1
US announces sanctions against Venezuelan President Maduro
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro just one day after his government held elections for a constituent assembly.
Aug 1 - Jul 31
Candidate in Venezuela shot dead before election
Assailants burst into Jose Felix Pineda's home Saturday night.
Jul 31 - May 19
US sanctions 8 Venezuelan Supreme Court judges
The judges join other high-level government officials to face U.S. sanctions.
May 19 - May 15
Venezuelan mothers mark Mother's Day by asking soldiers to stop defending Maduro's government
Protester tries to hug soldier as hundreds of Venezuelan women mark Mother's Day by asking soldiers to stop defending President Maduro's government.
May 15 - May 14
Fashion icon's nephew abducted, murdered in Venezuela
Carolina Herrera speaks out against Venezuela's leaders after her nephew was abducted and murdered.
May 14 - May 11
Dozens hurt, 1 dead in violent day of protests in Venezuela
Dozens of people were injured and a 27-year-old man was killed Wednesday during another day of violent clashes in Venezuela's capital during demonstrations demanding elections.
May 11 - May 5
Venezuela street protests again turn deadly as overhaul of constitution begins
More than 30 people have been killed in protests in Venezuela this year.
May 5 - Apr 25
Acrobat joins Venezuelans staging massive sit-in to protest government
Thousands of Venezuelan protesters staged a sit-in blocking the main highway into Caracas on Monday as anti-government protests enter their fourth week.
Apr 25 - Feb 15
Breaking point: Venezuela's horrific food, medicine shortage, part 1
The country's severe economic crisis has created widespread corruption and goods shortages, leaving many families without essentials.
Feb 15 - Feb 15
Inside Venezuela's repressive regime, part 2
Those who want to expose the dire health care situation are afraid to speak, and the government sees the media reporting on it as the enemy.
Feb 15 - Feb 15
'We Venezuelans are dying of hunger'
Hundreds of Venezuelans wait for hours in food lines every day, hoping to buy basic essentials, but sometimes end up with nothing.
Feb 15 - Feb 14
'I haven't had milk in one year': Inside Venezuela's hunger crisis
A second grade teacher in Caracas, Venezuela, named Vanessa said she has had children in her class faint from hunger.
Feb 14 - Sep 1
Venezuelan Opposition Holds Massive Protest to Demand Recall Vote
Shortages of goods, poverty and inflation have the country on edge.
Sep 1 - Aug 13
Venezuela's Woes Draw Neighbors' Ire as Trade Leadership Hangs in Balance
It's the latest way Venezuela's regime has been rebuked.
Aug 13 - Aug 5
Venezuela in Crisis: Rampant Shortages Leave Country in Shambles
Desperation grows as food, medicines become scarce in the cash-strapped country.
Aug 5 - May 20
Venezuela Readies for 'State of Internal Commotion' Ahead of Civilian Unrest
The country is now preparing for the biggest military exercises in its history.
May 20