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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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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 • 3131 views
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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 • 3363 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 • 2655 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 • 4464 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 • 5122 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 • 14568 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 • 4263 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 • 4245 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 • 4774 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 • 3995 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 • 5042 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 • 4758 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 • 3940 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 • 3728 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 • 13400 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 • 4251 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 • 3666 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 • 3848 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 • 111709 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 • 3876 views
US intensifies reconnaissance flights near Cuba – CNN

Since February, the US has conducted 25 reconnaissance flights near the coast of Cuba. Activity increased after Trump introduced an oil blockade of the island.

News of the World • May 10, 08:30 PM • 3734 views
The US has removed enriched uranium from Venezuela

13. 5 kg of enriched uranium was removed from a reactor in Venezuela to the United States. The operation was conducted jointly with the IAEA to ensure nuclear security in the region.

News of the World • May 9, 05:28 PM • 20642 views
Trump's special envoy to visit Greenland in May

Jeff Landry will visit Greenland in May to participate in a business conference. Previously, Trump stated the need for U.S. control over this territory.

Politics • May 9, 07:09 AM • 8545 views
US strike on vessel in the Pacific Ocean claims three lives as anti-drug trafficking campaign expands

The US struck a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three people. A total of 191 people have now been killed during the anti-drug trafficking campaign.

News of the World • May 6, 04:29 AM • 5188 views
US allows Venezuela to hire advisors to prepare for $60 billion debt negotiations

The US has allowed Venezuela to hire advisors to prepare for the restructuring of $60 billion in debt. Direct payments and negotiations with creditors remain prohibited for now.

Economy • May 5, 10:26 PM • 4652 views
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Trump's mood influences oil prices. The politician also suggested the possibility of a future collapse of the NATO bloc.

Economy • May 1, 12:28 AM • 14951 views
Serviceman denies guilt in case involving bets on Maduro's removal using classified information

Hannon Van Dyke pleaded not guilty to using classified data to bet on the removal of Nicolás Maduro. He reportedly made $400,000 in profit.

News of the World • April 28, 09:52 PM • 3188 views
Asia faces risk of prolonged fuel shock due to Middle East crisis

Asia implements emergency measures and taps into reserves amid energy crisis. Experts predict fuel shortages and rising commodity prices.

Economy • April 28, 01:14 AM • 7572 views
White House insiders see Rubio on the rise as a potential 2028 pick - Politico

Trump's closest allies are increasingly viewing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a serious contender for the 2028 presidential election due to his loyalty and successes in foreign policy. Polls show growth in his popularity, although Vance remains the leader.

News of the World • April 25, 01:15 PM • 3985 views
U.S. Allows Maduro to Use Venezuela's Funds for Defense in Case

U. S. authorities issued licenses allowing Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores to pay lawyers with Venezuelan funds in the New York drug trafficking case. Previously, sanctions prohibited this; now the petition has been withdrawn.

News of the World • April 25, 12:44 PM • 2982 views