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U.S. seizes Venezuelan government plane in the Dominican Republic

The U.S. government has confiscated a second aircraft linked to the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, currently located in the Dominican Republic. During his visit to Santo Domingo as part of a five-nation tour across Latin America, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio observed......

Venezuela Fines TikTok $10 Million for Failing to Control Dangerous Challenges

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has taken a significant stand against negligence in content moderation on social media platforms. The court imposed a $10 million fine on TikTok, holding the company accountable for its failure to control harmful challenges shared on the platform. This decision comes after......

The Death of a Venezuelan Activist: Unveiling the Dark Reality of Political Retaliation

In a tragic turn of events, the body of Venezuelan opposition leader and activist, Edwin Santos, was discovered on a bridge connecting the states of Apure and Tachira, sending shockwaves through the country's political landscape. The centre-left party, Voluntad Popular, has pointed fingers at the......

EU Honours Venezuelan Opposition Leaders for Courageous Fight Against Authoritarianism

The European Union has bestowed its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought upon Venezuelan opposition figures Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, recognizing their unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in the face of an increasingly authoritarian regime. The European......

Venezuela Appoints Alex Saab as New Industry Minister Amid Political Turmoil

In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appointed Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and close associate, as the new Minister of Industry and National Production. This announcement was made on Friday, following Saab's release from U.S. custody in a high-profile......

Tensions Escalate in Venezuela: Five Foreign Nationals Detained Amid Political Unrest

In a significant development following Venezuela's contentious presidential election, the government of President Nicolás Maduro has announced the arrest of five foreign nationals, including three Americans, on allegations of engaging in antigovernment activities. This move is part of a broader......

Venezuela's Post-Election Crackdown: A Human Rights Crisis Unveiled

In the aftermath of Nicolas Maduro's controversial re-election in July, Venezuela has witnessed a chilling escalation of state-sanctioned repression, according to a recent United Nations report. The report, released by the UN Human Rights Council (OHCHR), paints a grim picture of the country's......

Venezuela Claims Arrest of Foreign Nationals in Alleged Plot to Assassinate President Maduro

Venezuela's government has announced the arrest of six foreign citizens, including three Americans, two Spaniards, and a Czech national, allegedly involved in a CIA-led plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The arrests were made public by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who accused the......

Spain Hosts Venezuelan Opposition Figure Amid Tensions with Maduro Regime

In a move signaling Spain's stance on the ongoing Venezuelan crisis, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met privately with Edmundo González Urrutia, a prominent Venezuelan opposition candidate now seeking refuge in Madrid. The meeting took place on Thursday and was documented by Sánchez......