News in brief
A 52 year old Venezuelan man appeared in an Australian court on Monday after allegedly stealing ancient Egyptian artifacts from a Queensland museum and wrapping them in his national flag, claiming he believed it was his duty to return them to their rightful place. Miguel Simon Mungarrieta Monsalve was......
The government of Venezuela called Tuesday for a “negotiation in good faith” with neighboring Guyana to resolve their long-standing territorial dispute over the vast Essequibo region, a contested territory rich in oil and other natural resources. Essequibo, a 160,000-square-kilometer area......
The Venezuelan government has officially denied media reports claiming the country has exported crude oil to Israel, calling the accounts inaccurate and misleading. Venezuelan officials rejected the story that circulated in international news outlets, which said Caracas had sent its first oil cargo to......
Cuban authorities have informed airlines operating flights to the island that supplies of aviation fuel will be suspended for a period of one month, starting early next week, due to the country’s deepening energy crisis. According to airline industry sources, the absence of jet fuel will mainly......
The United States has publicly referred to the need for a political “transition” in Venezuela, following the removal of former president Nicolás Maduro and the installation of an interim government in Caracas. During her first official meeting with interim president Delcy Rodríguez,......
Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona has been released after more than four years in detention. Tarazona, the director of the NGO Fundaredes, was held since July 2021 on charges including terrorism, treason, and incitement to hatred. His release was confirmed by his brother, Rafael Tarazona. Upon......
A small passenger plane crashed in northeastern Colombia on Wednesday, claiming the lives of all 15 people on board, authorities said. Among the victims were a sitting lawmaker and a candidate for upcoming elections. The Beechcraft 1900 aircraft, operated by state airline Satena and leased from a private......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the United States could consider using military force against Venezuela again if the country’s interim government does not meet Washington’s expectations, officials said Wednesday. The warning comes amid heightened tensions following......
The interim president of Venezuela has received an invitation from the White House, signaling a potential shift in relations between Washington and Caracas after years of diplomatic tension. A US official confirmed that talks are under way, though no date for the visit has yet been announced. Speaking......
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced on Friday the dismissal of businessman Alex Saab from the government, marking a significant political shift following the arrest of former president Nicolás Maduro and the growing influence of the United States in Caracas. Alex......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump received Venezuelan opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado at the White House on Thursday, in a meeting that drew attention amid ongoing political developments in Venezuela. During the encounter, Trump praised what he described as a “remarkable......
US President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez held their first publicly acknowledged phone conversation on Wednesday, an exchange both sides described as lengthy and constructive, marking what Rodríguez called the beginning of a “new era”......
US President Donald Trump has adopted a sharper tone toward Cuba, urging the Caribbean nation to accept an unspecified “deal” and warning of severe economic consequences if it refuses. His statements have triggered strong reactions from Cuban authorities and renewed tensions between the two......
