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Venezuela Gives Away Action Figures That Look Like President Nicolas Maduro, Causing a Controversy

Venezuela's government usually hands out thousands of toys to the most impoverished children in the country during Christmas. But this year, they handed out action figures that look too much like President Nicolas Maduro.

Ex-Miami Congressman David Rivera Arrested for Lobbying on Behalf of Venezuela and Money Laundering

Dec 05, 2022 09:42 PM EST By Rick Martin

David Rivera, a former Republican Florida representative was arrested in Atlanta for money laundering and representing a foreign government without registering. That foreign government is Venezuela.

Colombia Government Resumes Peace Talks With ELN Rebels to End Decades of War

Nov 22, 2022 03:41 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

The government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN), the largest remaining guerrilla group in the South American country, resumed peace talks on Monday.

Empanadas: The Iconic Savory Pie Popular in Spain and Its Former Colonies

Nov 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST By Rick Martin

When we talk about Latin pies, there is none more iconic than the empanada. These savory pies known for their flaky crust and savory filling are popular across the Latin world, from Spain and Portugal all the way to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Philippines.

Venezuelan Migrants at the Border Decrease by 90% After Joe Biden's New Policy Came Into Effect

Oct 23, 2022 11:28 PM EDT By Rick Martin

President Joe Biden has enacted a new border policy that has made it harder for Venezuelan migrants to cross the U.S. border.

Mexico and U.S. Agree on Ukraine-style Relief for Venezuelan Migrants

Mexico, U.S. Agree on Ukraine-style Relief for Venezuelan Migrants

Oct 12, 2022 09:45 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The governments of Mexico and the United States have agreed to help out and accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants as they flee the country under the regime of Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela Landslide: Death Toll Reaches 43 as Search and Rescue Operations Expand

Oct 11, 2022 11:20 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After days of heavy rainfall, a landslide was triggered in Las Tejerias, Santos Michelena, part of Aragua State in Venezuela. The landslide buried the town in mud, rocks, fallen trees, and other debris.

Venezuela: 35 Dead as Landslides Sweep Through Aragua State

Oct 10, 2022 10:03 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As torrential rain swept through Venezuela, residents in the agro-industrial town of Las Tejerias in Santos Michelena, Aragua were affected as a massive landslide hit the area. Mud, rocks, trees, and debris swept through Las Terejias.

Venezuela Detainee Swap: Daughter of Released American Prisoner Blasts Marco Rubio For Criticizing Prisoner Exchange

Oct 04, 2022 10:51 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The United States and Venezuela have agreed to a prisoner exchange, with Venezuela releasing seven wrongfully-detained Americans for two Venezuelan drug traffickers who are nephews of Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores.

Fat Leonard Asks Venezuela for Asylum After Escaping From House Arrest

Sep 26, 2022 08:56 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Malaysian citizen in the middle of the biggest bribery scandal in U.S. military history, Leonard Glenn Francis, better known as Fat Leonard, has escaped house arrest and was recently arrested in Venezuela while on his way to Russia.

UN Report Details Human Rights Violations, Torture Orders in Venezuela Under Nicolas Maduro Regime

Sep 22, 2022 10:45 PM EDT By Mary Webber

UN Commission on crimes against humanity has presented a report about Venezuela, detailing the crimes it committed ranging from clandestine torture houses ordered by top leaders of Nicolas Maduro's regime.

U.S. Navy Bribery Scandal: Fat Leonard Arrested in Venezuela While Trying to Flee to Russia

Sep 22, 2022 10:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After cutting off his ankle monitor and escaping house arrest last September 4, the infamous Malaysian defense contractor involved in the largest bribery scandal in U.S. Navy history, Leonard Glenn Francis, better known as "Fat Leonard," was captured by Interpol agents in Caracas.

Venezuela: UN Experts Find Human Rights Abuses Still Prevalent Under Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Says His Country Agrees to Be 'Guarantor' of Colombia Peace Negotiations With ELN Rebels

Sep 14, 2022 06:48 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Colombia will be conducting peace talks with the ELN rebel group, and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said his government will act as a "guarantor" between the two sides.