Venezuela

Venezuela vs Ecuador World Cup Qualifiers 2018: Preview, Predictions, Schedule, Stream, Lineups

Venezuela will try to get its first points of the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign when its hosts the red-hot Ecuadorian team.

Venezuelan Dissidents Want Maduro Tried for 'Crimes Against Humanity'

President Nicolás Maduro's stepson and wife's nephew are facing charges in New York, but if a group of Venezuelan opposition figures has their way, the embattled president himself may soon have to stand trial for "crimes against humanity."

Venezuela News: US Arrests Stepson, Nephew of Venezuelan First Lady on Drug Charges

U.S. agents on Tuesday arrested two members of the immediate family of powerful Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores in a move that could further taint Washington's strained relationship with the South American country and with Flores' husband, embattled President Nicolás Maduro.

Kate del Castillo Reacts to "La Reina del Sur' Ban in Venezuela

The series was banned from Venezuela, and people have mixed feelings. The National Commission of Telecommunications in Venezuela (Conatel) has banned "La Reina del Sur" three days before the series' premiere, leaving the show's star Kate del Castillo without words.

Bolivia vs. Venezuela World Cup 2018 Qualifiers: Preview, Stream, Lineups, Schedule, Predictions

Bolivia and Venezuela look to pick up their first points of the FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers when they face off on Thursday.

US Spy Plane Violated Venezuelan Airspace, Caracas Claims

Venezuela on Sunday accused the United States of having violated its sovereign airspace, saying that a U.S. Coast Guard intelligence that departed from the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao on Friday overflew its territory later that day.

FIFA Rankings 2015: Colombia, Brazil & Argentina Drop; Chile & Mexico Rise

The new FIFA world rankings have been released. Germany is no longer the No. 1 ranked team in the world, and four South American teams rank in the top 10.

Nicolas Maduro's Moustache on Line After Public Housing Bet

Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday put his trademark moustache on the line as he promised to deliver the millionth public housing unit before the end of the year.

Venezuela News: Former Prosecutor Calls for More Sanctions Against Maduro Officials

The former Venezuelan prosecutor who helped convict Leopoldo López on what he later said were "sham" charges is calling on the Obama administration to sanction other officials involved in the trial that ended in a prison sentence of almost 14 years for the opposition leader.

Venezuelan Prosecutor Calls Leopoldo López Trial 'Sham,' Seeks US Asylum

A Venezuelan prosecutor who helped convict Leopoldo López is seeking asylum in the United States and is calling the opposition leader's trial a "sham" orchestrated by the administration of embattled President Nicolás Maduro.

Brazil Won't Monitor Venezuela Election as Maduro Vetoes Mission Chief

Brazil, South America's most populous country and arguably among one of the continent's strongest democracies, will not observe upcoming legislative elections in Venezuela after the government of embattled President Nicolás Maduro vetoed Brasilia's choice to head its delegation.

Venezuela's Border Closing with Colombia Leads to Decrease in Crime

Despite initial uncertainty and over Venezuela’s recent move to close its borders with Colombia, the Colombian government has admits that both crime and smuggling have decreased since the socialist country deployed thousands of troops to guard the porous border back in August.

Venezuela News: Opposition Leader Manuel Rosales Arrested Upon Return

Manuel Rosales, a 62-year old Venezuelan opposition politician who had spent six years outside of the socialist country, has been arrested upon his return.

Brazil vs Venezuela: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Schedule, Predictions, Rosters, Stream & Preview

Brazil and Venezuela will play each other on Match Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This should be a great game between two Latin American soccer countries who are fighting for the right to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup Qualifiers 2018 - Venezuela vs. Paraguay Stream, Preview, Predictions, Schedule, Lineup

Venezuela and Paraguay initiate their World Cup Qualification campaigns as major wild cards in the competition.

Venezuela Currency News: Venezuelan Economy Will Soon Be World's Worst

According to the International Monetary Fund, Venezuela’s economy will soon shrink more than any other nation on Earth.

Maduro Bashes Obama for Refusing to OK Venezuelan Ambassador

President Barack Obama is deliberately delaying his consent for Venezuela's proposed new ambassador in Washington, the country's embattled leader Nicolás Maduro complained on Sunday.

Venezuela News: Top Venezuelan Official Blames US for Interrogation at Mexico Airport

A high-ranking Venezuelan government official has accused the U.S. government of trying to "provoke and inconvenience" him, after he was stopped at a Mexican airport on Saturday.

Venezuela, Guyana Border Dispute: Caracas Uses 'Intimidation,' 'Aggression' in Dispute, Claims Guyanese President

Venezuela is using tactics of "intimidation and aggression" in its border dispute with neighboring Guyana, the president of the small South American country charged on Tuesday in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

Venezuela, Colombia Border Crisis: Venezuela Will Let Deported Colombians Return

A month after the Venezuelan government closed key border crossing areas to neighboring Colombia, the socialist nation has announced that Colombians who were deported during the initial crackdown will be allowed to return.

Venezuela, Guyana Border Dispute: Ambassadors to Return, Accept UN Mediation

Venezuela and Guyana will restore full diplomatic ties, and the ambassadors of the South American neighbors will return to their respective posts.