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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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According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, official Minsk is deepening ties with authoritarian regimes against the backdrop of its isolation from the West. In particular, Belarus is preparing a visa-free regime with North Korea and has also received Afghan Taliban members.

Politics • September 2, 08:46 AM • 4204 views
Trump to convene oil refiners over spike in U.S. gasoline prices

Trump will meet with oil refiners to increase oil-refining capacity. Gasoline prices in the U.S. have risen to $4.08 per liter.

Economy • August 31, 06:57 PM • 5704 views
Oil prices rose by more than 2% after U.S. and Iranian strikes

Brent and WTI rose by more than 2% after U. S. and Iranian strikes. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined due to the attacks.

Economy • August 31, 02:01 PM • 4034 views
Maduro showed photos from an American prison – online users are asking how he was able to publish themPhoto

Maduro released photos from an American prison, taken back on June 25. Users are asking how he passed them on for publication.

News of the World • August 31, 02:56 AM • 14379 views
Trump said that the United States would replenish its strategic oil reserve with Venezuelan oil

Donald Trump said that the United States would use Venezuelan oil to replenish its strategic reserve. It currently contains about 290 million barrels.

Economy • August 30, 07:28 PM • 6520 views
Venezuela’s energy deal with the United States will last 25 years and provide for the production of 1.5 million barrels of oil per day – Delcy Rodríguez

The agreement provides for the development of 17 fields and the production of more than 1. 5 million barrels of oil daily. They plan to develop 8 more blocks.

Economy • August 30, 04:58 AM • 9778 views
The US could gain control over part of Venezuela’s oil reserves for 100 years – The Telegraph

The US is discussing control over Venezuela’s 65 billion barrels of reserves for 100 years. More than $100 billion is planned to be invested in the oil industry.

Economy • August 30, 01:35 AM • 21658 views
Trump announced the "largest oil deal in history" between the United States and VenezuelaPhoto

The United States will allegedly gain majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s reserves. The details of the deal have not yet been disclosed.

Politics • August 28, 11:54 PM • 26447 views
Venezuela is studying the possibility of leaving OPEC and discussing the transfer of oil fields with the US

After consultations with Washington, Caracas is considering leaving OPEC. The parties are also discussing leasing the fields to US entities for up to 100 years.

Economy • August 28, 02:55 AM • 5286 views
The US is negotiating a major oil deal with Venezuela – Axios

The US and Venezuela are discussing an agreement involving American companies in more than a dozen oil fields. The negotiations are still ongoing.

Economy • August 27, 10:56 PM • 5344 views
In Venezuela, the opposition and the interim government reached an agreement on judicial reform and access to frozen assets

Venezuela’s opposition and interim government have completed the first round of negotiations, agreeing on judicial system reform and access to frozen assets. Some of the funds are planned to be used for recovery following the earthquakes in June.

Politics • August 13, 04:50 AM • 4428 views
The US sold two sanctioned Russian oil tankers for scrap to a UAE company - Reuters

US authorities sold two sanctioned Russian tankers, detained near Venezuela in January, to Dubai-based Global Marketing Systems. The vessels "Era" and "Lileo" will be scrapped at metal recycling plants in India.

Politics • August 11, 11:34 AM • 21445 views
Powerful earthquake in Colombia claimed lives of more than 130 peopleVideo

An earthquake measuring 7. 4 in magnitude struck Chocó Province, killing at least 132 people. In the city of Pereira, 65 buildings collapsed, and a state of emergency has been declared.

News of the World • August 11, 06:27 AM • 4012 views
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has claimed the lives of at least 111 people

At least 111 people were killed and another 87 injured in a magnitude 7. 4 earthquake in Colombia. Sixty-one buildings collapsed, and 1,575 homes were damaged.

News of the World • August 10, 07:45 PM • 3135 views
Zelenskyy responded to the earthquake in Colombia and called on the world to help

The President of Ukraine expressed full support and solidarity with the people of Colombia and everyone affected by this blow.

Politics • August 10, 06:00 PM • 14887 views
The death toll from the earthquake in Colombia has risen to 74 - CNN

A powerful 7. 4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, claiming the lives of at least 74 people. The highest number of deaths was recorded in the department of Risaralda, where 40 fatalities have been confirmed.

News of the World • August 10, 05:37 PM • 5966 views
Earthquake in Colombia: death toll rises to 52

In northwestern Colombia, a magnitude 7. 4 earthquake claimed the lives of 52 people.

News of the World • August 10, 04:51 PM • 3613 views
Earthquake in Colombia: at least 18 dead, people may be trapped under the rubble

A powerful magnitude 7. 4 earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 18 people. More people may be trapped under the rubble of buildings, and there are concerns about aftershocks.

News of the World • August 10, 04:16 PM • 3053 views
Trump and Hegseth clash over missile shortage - WP

U. S. President Donald Trump demanded an explanation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a meeting in Camp David regarding the acute shortage of ammunition, which threatens to limit military operations against Iran.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 05:50 AM • 5008 views
The United States revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador amid a diplomatic dispute with Lula's government

The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador in response to Brazil's refusal to issue visas to American diplomats. Brazil called this political pressure, but did not expel the ambassador.

Politics • August 5, 03:38 AM • 7780 views
Trump published a map of Venezuela with the inscription "51st State"Photo

US President Donald Trump released on Truth Social an image of Venezuela with the American flag and the inscription "51st State". Earlier, he stated that he was seriously considering including Venezuela as part of the United States.

Politics • August 1, 10:05 PM • 6155 views
Venezuela officially notified the UN of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

Venezuela informed the UN of its irrevocable decision to withdraw from the ICC due to allegations of bias. The court was investigating crimes against humanity, and the withdrawal coincided with a vote to dismiss prosecutor Khan.

Politics • July 26, 05:21 AM • 12229 views
Death toll from double earthquake in Venezuela exceeds 5,500Video

According to the head of the National Assembly, the number of dead has reached 5,546 people. Aid has been received by 128,324 families, and 17,907 people have been left homeless.

News of the World • July 25, 05:29 AM • 4880 views
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 • 6946 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 • 12200 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 • 4846 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 • 4807 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 • 5211 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 • 15905 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 • 4054 views