Spain has stopped exporting riot-control gear to Venezuela's government, after weeks of mounting violence the South American country, with police meeting sustained protests by the political opposition.
Poverty is perhaps one way to control the poor people of Venezuela. Poverty is perhaps one way to control the poor people of Venezuela. Since January, there has been civil unrest, protests democratic and political instability, as well as a growing number of poor people in Venezuela.
New developments in the Venezuela crisis puts the Maduro government in a tough situation. As protests continue in the streets of Venezuelan cities and with a higher death toll of 36, tides may have begun to shift.
Disney World has fallen victim to the increased tension between the U.S. and Venezuela. It's no secret that U. S. -Venezuela relations have been crumbling for years, but now it appears that tensions are starting to boil over.
The death toll has risen to 33 with two more deaths on Saturday. Street clashes continue in Venezuela, with opposition protestors, mainly students, fighting with security forces as well as chavista supporters for control of various districts and cities.
As the protests in Venezuela over rising inflation, violence, and government censorship of the internet continue, the Venezuelan government has responded by blocking social media like Twitter, and censoring other parts of its state-owned internet network to lessen the damage to its own regime.
Diplomatic moves by Venezuela and economic reform may signal a shift in the troubled country. One month after the deadly mass protests began in the Venezuela capital, the opposition and government security forces continue to clash in streets all over Venezuela, and the death toll has reached 28.
Venezuela continues to be engulfed in protests. To commemorate the International Women's Day, a new protest was planned for Saturday March 8 in which protestors marched to object the failures of the Maduro administration and the dire situation in Venezuela. The past week has seen diplomatic developments that complicate the situation for both the opposition and the government of President Maduro.
Puerto Rican rap duo Calle 13 is still maintaining its "rebellious spirit" and edge, but the duo is changing its tune a bit -- and this evolution has occurred with more life experience.In "Multi_Viral," Calle 13's fifth album, René Pérez Joglar described his new lyrics as "more existential" than previous Calle 13 efforts.
Venezuela's unrest is heating up and everyone thinks they have a solution to stop the madness. Venezuela's unrest is heating up and everyone thinks they have a solution to stop the madness.
Venezuela is a country in turmoil and its political landscape may be forever changed. Venezuela is a country in turmoil and its political landscape may be forever changed.
Hearing from students and other protesters has been hard, as Venezuelan media outlets refuse to broadcast what is happening on the streets of their country.
With battles on the Venezuelan streets between protestors and security forces ongoing, new reports indicate the Venezuelan government is expanding its actions in the online clash on social media and the internet. While Venezuela's censorship of images on Twitter was widely reported last week, a new report from the Associated Press states that authorities have been cutting off mobile internet service to certain parts of the country this week as well.
Many Latinos have a strong sense of faith and a belief in the power of prayer, so when it came time to kick off the Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards last night in Miami, presenters, performers and the audience channeled their love and support towards the people of Venezuela.
Miss Turismo 2013 Genesis Carmona, who was shot in the head on Feb. 18 during anti-government protests in Valencia, Venezuela, is the latest fatality that has brought the death toll to five in a just a week.
Celebrities and professional baseball players are showing their support via Twitter for the people of Venezuela as violent protests have ensued and opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez emerged from days of hiding and surrendered to police before thousands of supporters on Tuesday.
Before being taken by Venezuelan government, López stood beside a raised statue of Cuban independence hero Jose Martim while holding a Venezuelan flag, and gave a rousing speech to 5,000 of his supporters.
On Feb. 12, student protestors took to the streets in various Venezuelan cities to protest the government of President Nicolas Maduro. The symbolic date, commemorating the battle of La Victoria, brought many students and opposition supporters to the streets, causing violent clashes against security forces and supporters of the Maduro administration. In an attempt to dissuade protestors, the government has allegedly prevented images from being viewed on Twitter.
Venezuelans have been through a lot this year, the death of President Hugo Chavez, followed by an uncertain election, the downfall of businesses accused of waging economic war against the government -- and now a delay in the release of inflation data, which has sparked controversy.While many are still hopeful for stability in the upcoming New Year, they can't seem to get a break for Christmas as inflation has compromised its ingredients for it's traditional tamales, otherwise known as "hallaca."
