The border between Aruba and Venezuela, which has been closed since 2019, will remain shut for up to four more months, with a potential reopening no later than April 23, 2025. The prolonged closure stems from ongoing political disputes and logistical preparations to...
International Reactions to the Siege at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas
The siege reported by the Venezuelan opposition at the Argentine embassy in Caracas has sparked strong reactions from the United States, the Organization of American States (OAS), and other international actors. According to the opposition, security forces of Nicolás...
Maduro Braces for Trump’s Return, as Pressure Builds on Venezuela’s Dictator
With Donald Trump’s re-election campaign focused on taking a hard line against dictators and rebuilding American strength abroad, Venezuela’s embattled leader Nicolás Maduro is preparing for what could be a challenging few years if Trump returns to the White House....
SOS Orinoco NGO Denounces “Farce” in Venezuelan Regime’s Fight Against Illegal Mining
The organization SOS Orinoco has described the alleged fight of the Venezuelan regime against illegal mining, particularly in the state of Amazonas, as a "farce." On social media, the NGO highlighted that military operations supposedly aimed at countering illegal...
Venezuelan Prosecutor Accuses Lula of Faking Accident to Avoid BRICS Summit
In an unsubstantiated claim, Venezuela’s Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, alleged that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva may have faked a recent injury to avoid attending the BRICS summit and to block Venezuela’s entry into the organization. In a...
Alleged CIA Plot Against Venezuela’s Maduro Raises Tensions Amid Political Maneuvering
A recent plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro involving a Navy SEAL, CIA operatives, and a $15 million bounty seems straight out of a Hollywood script. This alleged conspiracy, however, underscores the complex and strained relations between the U.S....
Venezuela Arrests Foreign Nationals Over Alleged Plot Against Maduro
Venezuelan authorities have detained three US citizens, two Spaniards, and one Czech national on charges of plotting to destabilize the country. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello claimed that the detainees were involved in a scheme to assassinate President Nicolás...
Maduro Moves Christmas to October Amid Political Turmoil
In an unusual move, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that Christmas will be celebrated in October this year, a decision that comes in the wake of a highly disputed election and escalating political tension. The announcement, made during Maduro's...
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s Aircraft in Dominican Republic
The United States has seized an aircraft used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, escalating tensions between the two nations. The Dassault Falcon 900EX, described as Venezuela’s equivalent to Air Force One, was confiscated in the Dominican Republic and flown to...
Regional Alert: New Venezuelan Migrant Wave Looms, Neighboring Countries Urged to Prepare
With Venezuela's recent presidential election embroiled in controversy, regional governments should brace for a potential surge of Venezuelan migrants. The election, held on July 28, 2024, pitted the incumbent Nicolás Maduro against opposition candidate Edmundo...