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Venezuela

Country in South America
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a country in northern South America on the Caribbean coast, bordering Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the west. It includes about forty islands, the largest of which is Margarita Island. The total area of the country is 912,050 km², and its capital and largest city is Caracas. As of February 2026, the country's population was estimated at over 28.5 million people. The territory of Venezuela was inhabited by pre-Columbian peoples, and in 1498, Christopher Columbus declared it a possession of the Spanish Empire. The country received its name, meaning "Little Venice," from the Italian traveler Amerigo Vespucci in 1499. In 1811, Venezuela declared full independence from Spain, and after seceding from Gran Colombia in 1829, it became fully independent. For most of the first half of the 20th century, the country was under military rule.
1998
Hugo Chávez won the presidential elections
2001
The country's name was changed to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
2002
An attempted coup and overthrow of Chávez's regime failed
2013
Hugo Chávez died, and Nicolás Maduro was elected president, whose rise to power marked the beginning of a protracted economic crisis
2018
A new currency, the "sovereign bolivar," was introduced, pegged to the petromoneda cryptocurrency developed at the government's direction
2019
The political crisis escalated – opposition leader Juan Guaidó did not recognize the official election results and declared himself president. The crisis was accompanied by protests
2020
The US brought charges against Maduro and his inner circle for drug trafficking
2024
International sanctions against the country and companies were strengthened
2026
Maduro was detained by US military forces and extradited to the US for trial on charges of involvement in drug trafficking
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The United States has set a date for the start of the trial of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Judge Alvin Hellerstein scheduled the trial for Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores for June 1, 2027. The couple faces life imprisonment on drug trafficking charges.

Crimes and emergencies • July 22, 06:03 PM • 6550 views
The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has exceeded 5,100, with over 16,000 injured

The number of fatalities from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,119 people, with 16,740 injured. Authorities are transitioning from rescue operations to providing housing for the affected.

News of the World • July 19, 04:35 AM • 11995 views
The number of earthquake victims in Venezuela exceeds 5,000

The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,069 people, with over 16,740 injured. The state of La Guaira was the hardest hit, and thousands of people have been left homeless.

News of the World • July 18, 12:38 AM • 4678 views
Tsunami warning after powerful earthquake near Mexico canceled

The tsunami warning issued after a magnitude 7. 3 earthquake off the coast of Mexico has been canceled. Tremors were felt in Guatemala and El Salvador, with no reports of casualties.

News of the World • July 17, 08:58 PM • 3752 views
Trump accused China of stealing US voter data

Trump claimed that China bought, stole or hacked tens of millions of voter documents. US intelligence believes the data was collected for influence campaigns, not election fraud.

News of the World • July 17, 05:59 AM • 4797 views
Pentagon considers military operation against Cuba, including an air attack - media

Pentagon discusses the possibility of a military operation against Cuba, including an air attack involving thousands of soldiers. At the same time, officials consider this currently unlikely due to the focus on Iran.

Politics • July 16, 12:49 AM • 15645 views
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,490

The number of victims of two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490 people. The number of injured remains at 16,740, and 17,907 people are left homeless.

News of the World • July 12, 10:15 PM • 3941 views
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 1,943, with over 10,500 people injured

The number of dead in Venezuela has risen to 1,943 people, with 10,571 injured. Rescuers continue searching in the destroyed Los Cocos residential complex.

News of the World • June 30, 10:17 PM • 3586 views
Death toll from earthquake in Venezuela rises to 235 - rescuers continue searching for people under rubble

The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 235 people, with over 4,300 injured. Rescuers continue searching for people under the rubble, authorities have declared the state of La Guaira a disaster zone.

News of the World • June 26, 04:42 AM • 6398 views
Trump and the US receive mostly negative reviews worldwide according to a new Pew survey: how his actions regarding the war in Ukraine are assessedPhoto

A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.

Society • June 24, 08:02 AM • 7674 views
Trump promised a "tough" strike on Iran and the seizure of Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf

Donald Trump announced plans to launch a strike on Iran tonight. The US plans to take control of the oil infrastructure and Kharg Island.

Politics • June 11, 01:04 PM • 3395 views
"We are taking back our hemisphere" - Hegseth addressed the U.S. military in Cuba

Pete Hegseth declared the return of U. S. influence in the Western Hemisphere. Trump is attempting to achieve regime change in Cuba through a harsh oil blockade of the island nation.

News of the World • June 10, 06:05 PM • 3662 views
Venezuela deploys troops to region controlled by gold mining mafia – media

The Venezuelan military is storming illegal gold mines in Bolívar state. The operation is intended to prepare the industry for the arrival of foreign investors.

News of the World • June 10, 12:58 PM • 4099 views
Cuba could receive the largest shipment of fuel from the US since the imposition of the embargo

Vanguard Energy plans to deliver 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba for the private sector. This would be the largest shipment from the US since 1960.

Economy • June 10, 03:17 AM • 4770 views
Turkey and Venezuela agree to expand cooperation in energy and trade

Delcy Rodríguez and Recep Erdoğan discussed cooperation in energy and trade. The parties plan to increase trade volume to $3 billion.

Economy • June 9, 02:38 AM • 5616 views
Cuba begins distributing weapons to civilians amid fears of US invasion - media

The Cuban government is distributing weapons to civilians due to the deployment of US troops near the island. Citizens have been officially called upon to prepare for a foreign invasion.

News of the World • June 7, 10:10 AM • 14734 views
Canadian diplomats visited Venezuela amid possible reopening of the embassy in Caracas

Canadian diplomats visited Caracas to assess the state of the embassy. Mark Carney's government is considering restoring presence and investing in resource extraction.

Politics • June 2, 11:55 PM • 4446 views
Venezuela plans to open energy sector to private investors

Venezuela's new bill allows private firms to obtain energy concessions for up to 25 years. The reform is intended to overcome the country's capacity shortage.

Economy • June 2, 10:56 PM • 4381 views
Venezuela's oil exports rise to highest level in years

In May, Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1. 25 million barrels per day. This was made possible by the easing of US sanctions and demand in India and Europe.

Economy • June 2, 02:56 AM • 4993 views
Spanish PM announces he will remain in office until 2027 elections despite corruption scandals

Sánchez plans to serve until 2027 despite corruption scandals within his party. Allies are demanding elections but do not support the opposition's vote of no confidence.

News of the World • June 1, 07:53 AM • 4228 views
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado announced her intention to run for president again

María Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela by the end of 2026 to participate in the elections. She demands the holding of free and fair races.

Politics • May 24, 02:56 AM • 5166 views
US Marines conducted exercises near the embassy in Caracas; Venezuelans took to the streets for a rally

In Caracas, US Marines conducted exercises involving an aviation landing near the embassy. Some residents took to the streets to protest the presence of the American military.

News of the World • May 24, 12:39 AM • 4853 views
Trump seeks redemption in Cuba after his regime-change failure in Iran - CNN

The US has accused Raul Castro of murders and tightened the oil blockade of the island. Trump is seeking regime change in Cuba following the Venezuelan scenario.

News of the World • May 21, 10:08 AM • 4106 views
Cuba accuses US of fabricating "drone threat" to justify potential attack

Cuba denies purchasing 300 drones for attacks on US facilities. Havana calls these allegations a pretext for sanctions and possible military aggression.

News of the World • May 18, 04:35 AM • 3802 views
Ukrainian aircraft carrying explosives detained in Trinidad and Tobago

A Ukrainian aircraft carrying undeclared explosives to Libya was detained in Trinidad and Tobago. After an inspection, the crew was allowed to continue the flight.

News of the World • May 17, 06:43 AM • 13440 views
The largest US aircraft carrier has returned home after a record deployment involving operations against Iran and MaduroVideo

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to the US after a record deployment. The crew participated in the standoff with Iran and the operations related to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

News of the World • May 16, 03:07 PM • 4333 views
Trump administration prepares potential indictment against Raúl Castro to pressure Cuba

U. S. Department of Justice prepares indictment against Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of aircraft. The move is linked to increased pressure on Havana due to events in Venezuela.

News of the World • May 15, 11:39 PM • 3741 views
CIA Director delivered a message from Trump to Cuba - ReutersPhoto

The CIA Director conveyed Trump's demand for reforms to Cuba as a prerequisite for cooperation. The US promises assistance only on the condition of fundamental changes in the country.

News of the World • May 15, 10:05 AM • 3998 views
"There is no context" – Rubio reacted to the attention surrounding his tracksuit "like Maduro's"Photo

Rubio called his tracksuit simply comfortable clothing without any subtext. He denied copying Maduro and stated that he had owned such clothes before.

News of the World • May 14, 01:35 PM • 111765 views
Cuba declares complete exhaustion of diesel and oil reserves due to US blockade

Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil reserves due to the US blockade. Schools are closed due to the energy crisis, and electricity in Havana is cut off for 22 hours a day.

News of the World • May 14, 08:22 AM • 4006 views