When was the last major earthquake in Venezuela and how many deaths did it leave? The most destructive recent precedent was Cariaco 1997, with more than 80 deaths. The Cariaco earthquake had a magnitude of 6.9 and left between 80 and 81 dead
Top US military chief visits Venezuela for the first time The interim president, Delcy Rodrguez, is in India, but General Dan Caine met with other senior government leaders
Why Venezuela came to have highly enriched uranium and what was the recent secret operation to deliver it to the United In April, the governments of Venezuela, the United States and the United Kingdom carried out an operation to remove a shipment of highly enriched uranium from Venezuela.
Why Venezuela lacks electricity despite its oil wealth Venezuela has the largest crude oil reserves in the world and enormous hydroelectric potential, but it has serious problems with electrical service
Venezuela approves the new and historic amnesty law The Venezuelan Parliament unanimously approved the text, which was subsequently sent to the president who immediately enacted the new law
At least 444 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela, according to the NGO Foro Penal Despite the releases, thousands of released prisoners, their families, and organizations continue to demand a full amnesty
Secretary of Energy promotes “historic” agreement with Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas Rodriguez also announced the establishment of an energy partnership, which will cover projects in oil, gas, mining and electricity
They denounce kidnapping of Venezuelan opposition Almost 12 hours after leaving the cell where he was being held, the opposition leader was recaptured by armed men, his family reported
What a coup in Latin America in 1950 reveals about Trump's policies in Venezuela, Greenland, and Iran Can a US company's fear of losing its banana plantations in Guatemala explain President Trump's current foreign policy?
Oil blockade: How long will it take for Cuba to collapse? As the US oil embargo on Cuba tightens, the country is rapidly running out of fuel
Miguel Diaz-Canel says Cuba is willing to engage in dialogue with the US to build a civilized neighborly relationship The Cuban president indicated that the island is willing to talk with Washington from a
Cuba will not be able to survive: 4 keys to understanding how Trump is using oil to pressure the island's governmen Trump's threat to impose tariffs on countries that send oil to Cuba could trigger an unprecedented humanitarian crisis on the island
Venezuela exports liquefied petroleum gas for the first time and marks a milestone in its energy industry Venezuela sends liquefied petroleum gas abroad for the first time, marking a historic milestone in its energy industry and exports
Trump orders reactivation of air connections with Venezuela after years of suspension In a meeting with his cabinet, the president assured that the measure will benefit both US citizens and the Venezuelan diaspora
Cuba conducts military exercises amid tensions with the US Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel defended military preparations....
Trump reveals that the “decombobulator” was the secret weapon in the capture of Nicolas Maduro Trump stated that Venezuelan forces were ready to respond to the operation.....
US attacks alleged drug boat in the Pacific; two dead reported US attacks boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific; two dead
US appoints Laura Dogu as mission chief for Venezuela Dogu's selection is no match. His profile combines fine diplomatic skill with a solid background in security and intelligence
Video of Maria Corina Machado's rescue revealed as she left Venezuela and received the Nobel Peace Prize A released video reveals for the first time the maritime rescue of Maria Corina Machado in the Caribbean, key to her departure from Venezuela and arrival in Norway
The historic meeting Delcy Rodriguez's meeting with the CIA director, the first high-ranking US official to visit V The meeting aimed to build trust and communication after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US almost two weeks ago
I feel poorer today than in December: the rise in prices in Venezuela since Maduro's capture While international attention is focused on the political changes taking place in Venezuela, for Venezuelans, rising prices are the main concern
Government of Venezuela says controversially detained policeman died of cardiac arrest According to the Prosecutor's Office, Edison Jose Torres died in the hospital after suffering.....
Maduro says he is 'fine' In prison in New York, according to his son While hundreds of Chavistas marched in Venezuela, the United States asked its citizens to leave the country
Cleveland Guardians pitcher suffers traffic accident in Venezuela Venezuelan MLB player Carlos Hernandez fights for his life after serious traffic accident in San Felix
US urges its citizens to leave Venezuela immediately; alert due to the presence of militias US urges its citizens to leave Venezuela immediately due to risks from the presence of militias
Maduro Falls: 3 Possible Scenarios for Venezuela After the United States Intervention Venezuela is in uncharted territory. The United States' intervention changes the scenario. A transition may be underway, but it is not an easy path.
What is known about the prisoners released in Venezuela after the US attacks and Maduro's departure The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly announced the release of detained political and social leaders. We tell you who they are.
Trump says his morals are his only limit and dismisses the need for international law Trump says his only limit is his morals and says he doesn't need international law to guide US foreign policy.
Vance urges Europe to take Greenland's security seriously; Trump warns could take action Vance warns Europe about Greenland; US could take action if this strategic Arctic island is not protected
This is how the US neutralized Venezuela's Russian air defense For the success of the US military operation and the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, it was decisive to neutralize the air defense over the capital, Caracas
Why did Trump choose Delcy Rodriguez and not Maria Corina Machado to govern Venezuela now? Why did Washington choose a self-proclaimed revolutionary
Why did Trump choose Delcy Rodriguez and not Maria Corina Machado to govern Venezuela now? Why did Washington choose a self-proclaimed revolutionary
Stability versus legitimacy: the reasons the US entrusted the Venezuelan transition to Delcy Rodriguez The US ruled out Maria Corina Machado as an immediate option and opted for Delcy Rodriguez, a figure with operational capacity within the regime
'With the Sledgehammer': this is how Diosdado Cabello's program went after Maduro's capture There was no audience present, nor threats, much less the usual barrage of messages on social media: this is how Diosdado Cabello's program went
'It's like one villain saving you from another villain': the conflict of Venezuelans who don't want BBC Mundo spoke with Venezuelans who identify neither with Nicolas Maduro nor with US President Donald Trump, nor with their policies toward Venezuela
Delcy Rodriguez dismisses the general who was in charge of Maduro's security General Javier Marcano Tabata, commander of Venezuela's presidential honor guard, was dismissed after the capture of Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan state oil company confirms negotiations with the US for the sale of crude oil Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) confirmed the sale of crude oil under commercial schemes similar to those applied with companies like Chevron
Havana identifies 32 Cuban soldiers killed in the US military operation against Maduro in Venezuela Cuba confirmed the names of 32 soldiers killed during the US operation in Venezuela that culminated in the capture of Nicolas Maduro
Gustavo Petro calls for a demonstration for sovereignty in Colombia after tensions with Trump The Colombian president warned he would take up arms to defend his country's sovereignty against Trump's
“Venezuela will not have new elections” the White House rules out a quick call “Elections cannot be held. There is no way people can vote,” Trump said when questioned about the possibility of immediate elections
Delcy and Jorge Rodriguez: the siblings who concentrate power in the new stage of Chavismo With Delcy Rodriguez as acting president and Jorge Rodriguez at the head of the National Assembly, the siblings emerge as the axis of power in Venezuela
Information repression in Venezuela after Maduro's capture: 14 journalists detained Journalists were detained during the swearing-in of Delcy Rodriguez as interim president, denounced the Press Workers Union
European Union calls for Edmundo Gonzalez to be included in the Venezuelan transition The European Commission stressed the importance of both him and Maria Corina Machado participating in the process, he maintained
Hegseth claims that Maduro did not know about the US incursion until minutes before his capture The US Secretary of Defense said that 200 officials participated in the capture of Maduro, carried out at dawn and without US casualties
Delcy Rodriguez assumes the role of interim president of Venezuela: how long can she remain in office? The Chavista leader will assume the position for 90 days, renewable, by order of the Supreme Court of Justice, and assured that she will govern “with pain, but with honor”
Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as president of Venezuela after the capture of Nicolas Maduro Chavista Delcy Rodriguez said she attended the swearing-in ceremony
Sheinbaum does not see a risk of invasion to Mexico and rules out call with Trump The Mexican president says that they are taking it very seriously,” the president stated during her morning press conference.
I am a prisoner of war: Nicolas Maduro appears in New York and rejects narcoterrorism charges After his capture in Caracas, Nicolas Maduro appeared before Federal Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein in New York, where he pleaded not guilty
Nicolas Maduro Pleads “Not Guilty” to Narcoterrorism Charges Former Venezuelan President Pleads Not Guilty to Four Charges in the Southern District Court of New York
Sheinbaum states Mexico's position after Maduro's arrest: “We categorically reject the intervention..... The Mexican president assured that Mexico's relationship with the US is based on respect for sovereignty, dialogue, and collaboration
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are taken to the federal court in Manhattan for their first hearing Nicolas Maduro and his wife were driven in a convoy, under heavy security, to the federal court in New York
Why Trump's actions in Venezuela could set a precedent for authoritarian regimes around the world Trump seems convinced that he sets the rules and others don't have that privilege, explains our international editor Jeremy Bowen
Cuba confirms the death of 32 Cuban soldiers in Venezuela after Maduro's capture Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel explained that the soldiers were
US says Cuba is “about to fall” without Venezuelan oil; Trump threatens Colombia Trump considered that the situation on the island is so delicate that a military action or an operation similar to the one carried out in Venezuela would not be necessary
US says Cuba is “about to fall” without Venezuelan oil; Trump threatens Colombia Trump considered that the situation on the island is so delicate that a military action or an operation similar to the one carried out in Venezuela would not be necessary
Venezuelan Baseball Now Has a Restart Date After Maduro's Capture Following the tense events in Venezuela, the local baseball championship had been temporarily paused
Trump says the US is in charge of Venezuela; Delcy Rodriguez assures there is 'cooperation' Trump has maintained that the vice president is willing to cooperate, however, he maintained that the United States is in charge of the country
The world of sports continues to react to the capture of Nicolas Maduro Figures from football, Formula 1, cycling and Olympic sports speak out after the events in Caracas
Trump warns Delcy Rodriguez that if she doesn't act right, she will end up worse than Maduro “If she doesn't do what is right, she will pay a very high price,” the president declared; while Rubio opens the door to dialogue, but with conditions
Why were Maduro's eyes and ears covered when he was arrested? Experts explain in detail to BBC Mundo the main elements of the first known image of Nicolas Maduro after his capture
What is the Brooklyn MDC like, the detention center in New York where Maduro is being held The facility, located in the Brooklyn borough, has gained notoriety for the criminals it has housed and for its unsanitary conditions
Who is Delcy Rodriguez, the Vice President of Venezuela whom the Supreme Court appointed as Maduro's successor? The Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela ordered that Delcy Rodriguez assume the head of state position due to Maduro's
Nicolas Maduro was surprised and arrested in his 'steel fortress', Trump reveals Trump said Nicolas Maduro was captured in a house “like a fortress”, with steel doors
Ricardo Montaner pleads for peace in Venezuela after the capture of Nicolas Maduro Singer Ricardo Montaner is known for his Christian faith and offered prayers for peace in his country
Carolina Sandoval celebrates Maduro's capture with euphoria: 'Long live free Venezuela!'#8221 Carolina Sandoval was born in Caracas and lives in Miami. She is a prominent figure in Hispanic television in the United States
Nicolas Maduro has already landed in New York 12 hours after his capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife arrived in New York after being captured in Caracas and will face federal charges in the U.S.
Trump Administration Attacks Venezuela and Arrests Maduro: What Are the Legal Implications? Without notification to Congress and possible violations of international law, the Trump administration defends operation in Venezuela against Nicolas Maduro
Maria Corina Machado sends message after Maduro's capture: 'What had to happen is happening' Machado called on Venezuelans to organize after the US government captured Nicolas Maduro
Angels divided over US attack on Venezuela Venezuelans celebrate the “historic” capture of Maduro while activists denounce the invasion as illegal and unconstitutional by Trump
Capture of Nicolas Maduro divides leaders and former leaders of Latin America Lula da Silva, Juan Manuel Santos, Mauricio Macri, Javier Milei and more leaders or former leaders of Latin America have already spoken out about the capture of Maduro
Mexico condemns military intervention in Venezuela and calls on the UN to act President Claudia Sheinbaum cited the UN Charter to condemn the military attack in Venezuela early Saturday morning
Maduro and His Wife Indicted on Four Charges in the United States US Attorney General Pam Bondi Announces
Trump orders attacks on targets inside Venezuela, CBS reports Maduro's government denounces US military aggression and declares
Explosions reported in the capital area of ??Venezuela: CNN and AP There is still no official information from the government of Nicolas Maduro or the White House about the explosions reported in Caracas and nearby cities
Venezuela will strengthen military development this 2026 to defend it from imperial threats, says Maduro Maduro assures that this will guarantee “the protection of the homeland and irreversible independence from imperial threats and doctrines
Venezuela will strengthen military development this 2026 to defend it from imperial threats, says Maduro Maduro assures that this will guarantee “the protection of the homeland and irreversible independence from imperial threats and doctrines
Images of New Year's celebrations around the world From spectacular fireworks displays to refreshing dips in the sea, nations celebrate the start of 2026
The 10 events that shaped Latin America's political agenda in 2025 Donald Trump's pressure intensified in the world and especially in Latin America with a strategy of force that combined diplomatic, economic, and military measures
La Opinion Today: Vladimir Putin sends letter to Nicolas Maduro and reaffirms alliance in the face of US pressure The content of the document was disseminated by the Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Yvan Gil Pinto, where he highlighted the tone of political support that Moscow maintains towards Caracas.
Could Salomon Rondon leave Mexico? The Venezuelan striker hinted at a move to a club in his country. Salomon Rondon still has a contract with Pachuca
Venezuela releases 71 people imprisoned since the 2024 presidential elections The release comes at a time of intense US pressure on the government of Nicolas Maduro
Vladimir Putin sends letter to Nicolas Maduro and reaffirms alliance in the face of US pressure. The content of the document was disseminated by the Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Yvan Gil Pinto, where he highlighted the tone of political support that Moscow maintains towards Caracas
I left Venezuela looking for the American Dream and ended up finding the Spanish dream in Madrid Venezuelan journalist Mirelis Morales recounts her attempt to legalize her status in the US and how she was forced to abandon the immigration process
Venezuela accuses the US of extortion Before the UN The Venezuelan also referred to The US attacks on alleged “narco-boats” in the Caribbean.
Russia and China criticize US conduct towards Venezuela In an emergency session of the Security Council, both countries expressed their support for Caracas
Seizure of oil tankers in the Caribbean is a 'prelude to war,' warns Republican Rand Paul In addition to the seizures, Rand Paul criticized the attacks where unarmed people suspected of being drug traffickers have been killed
Cuba considers 'disrespectful' exclusion from the Caribbean Series The initial invitation to Cuba to participate in the 2026 Caribbean Series came when Venezuela was the designated host
How Trump's 'total and complete' oil blockade can impact Venezuela's economy (and play against the U Trump's goal is to cut off revenue for the Maduro government, but some analysts believe the measure could deepen the economic crisis in Venezuela
Maduro denounces to the UN the escalation of threats by the US In a call, the Venezuelan president warned the Secretary-General that US actions could have “serious implications for regional peace”
Gustavo Petro recognizes for the first time that Nicolas Maduro is a 'dictator' The President of Colombia said he has no evidence that Nicolas Maduro is a drug trafficker as the U.S. claims.
Who is Josef Martinez? The possible 'bombshell' signing for Xolos who played with Messi Xolos de Tijuana are very close to finalizing the transfer of Josef Martinez. The Venezuelan has great credentials
Trump announces blockade of oil tankers leaving or heading to Venezuela The United States kept the ship and the crude oil, which was described by the president's administration as Nicolas Maduro accused of “blatant theft.”
Chavistas march in Venezuela against the seizure of the oil tanker by the US. The ruling party mobilized its base to protest
Trump avoids talking about oil, assures that offensive against Venezuela is due to immigration issues and drug trafficki The Republican once again denounced that the top brass of the Government and Army in Venezuela is involved in sending drugs to the U.S.
Trump warns that Colombia could be the next one After Venezuela President Gustavo Petro “is going to get into big trouble if he doesn’t get his act together,” declared US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
Nicolas Maduro must resign, says chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee The chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee urged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to accept the results of the 2024 elections
US US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating tensions with Caracas The operation further complicates PDVSA's crude oil exports and coincides with the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony awarded to Maria Corina Machado
Venezuela threatens international airlines with losing traffic rights if they do not resume flights to the country Venezuela issued a warning after some airlines suspended their flights following US alerts about risks in Venezuelan airspace
What has us scratched here is the increase in the dollar: Venezuelans facing the possibility of a US attack trying While Washington and Caracas exchange threats about a possible invasion of Venezuela, on the streets of the country people are more worried about their economy
Trump designates the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group Trump says members of the Islamist group founded in 1928
