Venezuela

The hemispheric toll of the US-Venezuela crisis

Washington’s economic pressure has entrenched the autocratic regime and exported the costs

A senior US State Department official said in a statement they could not speak about any specific licenses to PDVSA’s partners, but added the United States would not allow President Nicolas Maduro’s government to profit from the sale of oil.

US prepares to allow limited oil operations in Venezuela, starting with Chevron, sources say

[HOUSTON] The United States is preparing to grant new authorisations to key partners of Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA, starting with Chevron, to allow them to operate with limitations in the sanctioned ...

Drilling rigs at an oil well operated by Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA. Trump is imposing the move because Venezuela has sent “tens of thousands” of people to the US who have a “very violent nature.”

Trump to impose 25% tariff on countries that buy oil, gas from Venezuela

This “secondary tariff” will take effect on April 2, says Trump in a Truth Social post

Tax and royalty payments resulting from Chevron‘s license have provided a steady source of revenue to President Nicolas Maduro’s administration since early 2023, a source familiar with Venezuela’s oil industry said.

Trump axes Chevron‘s Venezuela oil license, citing lack of electoral reforms

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was reversing a license given to Chevron to operate in Venezuela by his predecessor Joe Biden more than two years ago, accusing President Nicolas Maduro ...

The app has been accused of putting users in danger with the spread of hazardous challenge videos.

Venezuela fines TikTok US$10 million over viral challenge deaths

VENEZUELA’S highest court on Monday (Dec 30) fined TikTok US$10 million in connection with viral challenges that authorities say left three adolescents dead from intoxication by chemical substances.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet, after being seized by US law enforcement officials is seen in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

US seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane

THE United States on Monday seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s plane in the Dominican Republic and flew it to Florida, a move condemned by the South American leader as “piracy” but which Was...

The temporary ban on X represents another swipe at Big Tech.

Venezuela's Maduro signs decree blocking X access in country for 10 days

VENEZUELAN President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday (Aug 8) took tensions with social media platform X and its owner Elon Musk to new heights, banning the platform in the South American country for 10 day...

A protester throws back a tear gas canister as Venezuelan opposition supporters protest following the announcement by the National Electoral Council that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro won the presidential election, Caracas, Venezuela ,July 29, 2024.

Venezuela protesters teargassed as opposition cries foul over Maduro reelection

VENEZUELAN security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets on Monday at protesters challenging the reelection victory claimed by President Nicolas Maduro but disputed by the opposition and questione...

There is concern that the region’s stability is at stake with this election.

Why Venezuela’s election might actually matter this time

THERE is little to trust about Venezuelan elections, which is why the vote on Jul 28 has become an interesting one.

The suspects are linked to the Venezuelan government for alleged crimes of money laundering, international bribery and criminal association.

Two arrested in Spain money laundering probe linked to Venezuelan government

Spanish police have arrested two people and raided several homes in Madrid as part of an investigation into suspected money laundering linked to the Venezuelan government, Spain’s High Court said on F...