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May 17, 2022, 11:52 PM
US to ease a few economic sanctions against Venezuela
The United States government is moving to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela in a gesture meant to encourage resumed negotiations between the U.S.-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás Maduro
May 17, 2022, 11:52 PM
May 2, 2022, 3:50 PM
Venezuelan immigrants bring flavors from home to new lands
The eyes of Fabiana Marquez brightened after she took the first bite of a savory, crescent-like bread stuffed with ham and cheese
May 2, 2022, 3:50 PM
2 months ago
Is US considering diplomatic thaw with Venezuela over need for oil?
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on renewed dialogue between the U.S. and Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro following the ban on Russian oil imports to the U.S.
2 months ago
2 months ago
American freed from Venezuela says his ‘nightmare’ has ended
An American oil executive freed from custody in Venezuela says that even as he celebrates with his family the end of a long “nightmare,” he’s praying for the release of five colleagues who are still imprisoned and “deserve the same blessings.”
2 months ago
3 months ago
Venezuela releases 2 detained American
The Venezuelan government has freed two American men as the country seeks to improve its relationship with the United States amid Russia's war with Ukraine.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Military helicopter crashes in Venezuela
Two people were killed and two others were injured after a military helicopter crashed in Venezuela.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Despite key win, Venezuela's opposition split over strategy
A deeply symbolic victory for Venezuela's opposition hasn't resolved a deep divide over its strategy
4 months ago
5 months ago
Venezuela's revolution divided in the cradle of Chavismo
The internal struggles of the movement started by late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez were encapsulated by the apparent defeat _ and its aftermath _ of one of his brothers during the gubernatorial election in November
5 months ago
6 months ago
Spain to extradite Chávez’s ex-security chief to US
Spain’s National Court has decided to extradite the former security chief of late Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez to the United States to face charges of money laundering and belonging to a criminal organization
6 months ago
7 months ago
International Criminal Court to probe abuses in Venezuela
The International Criminal Court is opening a formal investigation into crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro’s rule
7 months ago
7 months ago
Venezuela halts talks after Maduro ally's extradition to US
Fugitive close to Venezuelan socialist government faces money laundering charges
7 months ago
8 months ago
Venezuela introduces new currency with 6 fewer zeros
A new currency with six fewer zeros is debuting in Venezuela, whose currency has been made nearly worthless by years of the world’s worst inflation
8 months ago
9 months ago
Hyperinflation, US dollars pricing out Venezuelan consumers
Yosmar Sanguino says she struggles to put food on the table for for her two daughters and three grandchildren in a low-income neighborhood of Venezuela’s capital
9 months ago
1 year ago
UN agency begins to distribute food rations in Venezuela
The families of Venezuelan school children living in poverty have begunreceiving food rations from a United Nations agency
1 year ago
1 year ago
Trump in final parting shot hits Venezuela with sanctions
The Trump administration is issuing a final parting shot to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with a fresh round of sanctions
1 year ago
1 year ago
Family of jailed oil exec asks for Venezuelan leader's mercy
The family of an oil executive convicted and ordered to prison in Venezuela alongside five others is appealing directly to President Nicolás Maduro for mercy
1 year ago
1 year ago
Families of 6 Americans convicted in Venezuela cry foul
The 6 oil executives have been detained for 3 years.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Venezuela judge convicts 6 American oil execs, orders prison
Judge found them guilty of corruption charges and sentenced them to prison.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Opposition activist leaves embassy haven to flee Venezuela
Activist Leopoldo López has abandoned Spain’s embassy in Caracas.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Pompeo finishes Latin America tour with focus on Venezuela
The secretary of state has wrapped up a tour of four South American countries.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Experts cite 'crimes against humanity' in Maduro's Venezuela
Independent experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body have issued a scathing, in-depth report finding the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro responsible for crimes against humanity
2 years ago
2 years ago
Venezuelans brave open sea on tubes, fishing for survival
Venezuelans are desperate to feed their families amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Venezuelan coalition opposed to Maduro rejects upcoming vote
It won’t participate in elections called by officials loyal to President Maduro.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Venezuela sanctions set off fight for 'plundered' oil cargo
U.S. federal marshals are getting ready to auction off Wednesday a cargo of 100,000 barrels of gasoline that have been floating in a tanker off the Gulf Coast of Texas for two months amid a high-stakes legal fight over American sanctions on Venezuela
2 years ago
2 years ago
Iran sends shipment of food to Venezuela in latest delivery
Shipment will launch the first Iranian supermarket in the South American nation.
2 years ago
2 years ago
With cheap gasoline scarce, Venezuelans can buy at a premium
President Nicolás Maduro says that starting Monday Venezuelans will be able to buy gasoline at international market prices
2 years ago
2 years ago
Botched Venezuela coup fallout
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz speaks to the family of two ex-special forces soldiers captured after a failed raid against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Families of Americans detained by Venezuela in failed raid plead for help
The families of Americans detained by Venezuela in a failed raid plead for help from the U.S. government.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Trump denies ties to Venezuelan attack with 2 US men jailed
President Donald Trump says the United States had nothing to do with a suspected incursion into Venezuela that landed two U.S. citizens behind bars in the crisis-stricken South American nation
2 years ago
2 years ago
US outlines plan for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief
U.S. officials say the Trump administration is prepared to lift sanctions on Venezuela in support of a new proposal to form a transitional government representing allies of both Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido
2 years ago
2 years ago
Guaido urges unity government backed by loans to fight virus
Venezuelan opposition leader calls a "national emergency government."
2 years ago
2 years ago
Venezuela's only telecoms satellite is lost in space
Venezuela’s only telecommunications satellite has veered off its orbit and stopped working, creating a logistical headache for the cash-strapped South American nation
2 years ago
2 years ago
US outlines plan for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief
U.S. officials say the Trump administration is prepared to lift sanctions on Venezuela in support of a new proposal to form a transitional government representing allies of both Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido
2 years ago
2 years ago
Federal prosecutors announce drug charges against Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
The State Dept. has also offered a $15M reward for info leading to his arrest.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Venezuela's president urges all women to have 6 children
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wants women to have many children as a way to boost the country, which has seen millions of people flee in recent years to escape its economic crisis
2 years ago
2 years ago
UN study: 1 of every 3 Venezuelans is facing hunger
The nation's severe economic contraction and political upheaval persist,
2 years ago
2 years ago
Denouncing US, Venezuelan troops, militias stage drills
Armed forces, militias took the streets in cities, beaches and border regions.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Morales names his candidate for Bolivia presidential vote
Morales has picked ex-economy minister to be his party's presidential candidate.
2 years ago
2 years ago
US allows Chevron to keep drilling in Venezuela for 3 months
The Trump administration granted Chevron a special license to keep drilling ban.
2 years ago
2 years ago
US sanctions Venezuelan lawmakers for backing Maduro effort to seize legislature
There are calls for the U.S. to do more in Venezuela, especially to stop Russia's support.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Guaidó blocked from congress as Venezuelan conflict deepens
Venezuelan security forces have blocked opposition leader Juan Guaidó from attending a special session of congress where rivals tried to install a substitute leader
2 years ago
2 years ago
US sanctions 2 Venezuelan officials for selling passports
The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on both the former and the current director of Venezuela's office of identification, accusing them of receiving kickbacks involving the sale of passports
2 years ago
3 years ago
EU extends Venezuela sanctions for a year
The European Union is extending sanctions against Venezuela for a year due to the political and economic crisis blamed on the government of President Nicolás Maduro
3 years ago
3 years ago
Venezuelans charting escape selling off past at flea markets
Flea markets are popping up across Venezuela's capital as a steady flow of migrants sells off personal items before following the path of an estimated 4.5 million countrymen who have already left
3 years ago
3 years ago
El Salvador orders expulsion of Venezuelan diplomats
More than 50 countries call opposition leader Guaidó Venezuela's rightful leader
3 years ago
3 years ago
Venezuelans buy gas with cigarettes to battle inflation
In socialist Venezuela, where residents have long enjoyed the world's cheapest gasoline, drivers have started paying to fill up their tank with small gifts as inflation soars
3 years ago
3 years ago
EU slaps sanctions on 7 more in Venezuela over rights abuses
Those sanctioned face travel bans and asset freezes.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Trump meets with opposition Venezuela delegation at UN
President Donald Trump has shown his support for the Venezuelan opposition by meeting with its delegation to the U.N. General Assembly instead of the official government delegation
3 years ago
3 years ago
Latin America and US consider sanctions against Venezuela
The United States and more than a dozen Latin American countries meet to consider multilateral sanctions against Venezuela
3 years ago
3 years ago
AP interview: Colombia to denounce Maduro at UN meeting
President compares Nicolás Maduro to Serbian war criminal Slobodan Milosevic.
3 years ago