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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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Meeting with Zelenskyy and a reception for leaders who have arrived for the UN session — Trump has a busy diplomatic day ahead of him today

Trump will address the UN General Assembly and meet with Zelenskyy and the leaders of Britain and Japan. He will also discuss the security of Greenland and Venezuela.

Politics • September 22, 12:31 PM • 5888 views
Trump once again called himself a peacemaker and unveiled 25 "major achievements" for 2025–2026Photo

Trump unveiled 25 achievements of his administration for 2025–2026. Among them, he listed the conclusion of 8 wars, tariffs, and operations against Iran and Venezuela.

Politics • September 19, 07:12 AM • 4050 views
Suspected of terrorist attacks in Europe: US indicts five Russians

The US Department of Justice has charged five members of a network linked to Russian intelligence services. They are accused of financing terrorism and contract killings.

Crimes and emergencies • September 16, 08:58 AM • 4675 views
Acting President of Venezuela may meet with Trump in New York – Bloomberg

Delcy Rodríguez plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump and Rubio have allowed for talks with her amid a rapprochement between the US and Venezuela.

Politics • September 15, 02:55 AM • 5598 views
What is celebrated on September 14 in Ukraine and around the world

On September 14, Ukraine observes Tank Forces Day and the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Around the world, people commemorate the founding of OPEC and U.S. National Anthem Day.

Society • September 14, 03:00 AM • 19831 views
Trump said that the US could stay in Iran and control the oil

Donald Trump said that the US could remain in Iran and "take the oil," as in Venezuela. He expects the war to end this year.

News of the World • September 13, 04:34 PM • 7323 views
A Ukrainian model survived a plane crash in Venezuela; she was flying with prominent businessmenPhoto

Sofia Komar survived after the plane crashed in Bolívar state, but sustained injuries. Venezuelan authorities are investigating the causes of the accident.

News of the World • September 10, 08:30 PM • 4862 views
It has sunk to the level of a junta and terrorists: which regimes around the world does Belarus maintain relations with

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 • 5409 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 • 6242 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 • 4351 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 • 14500 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 • 6772 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 • 9942 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 • 21977 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 • 26686 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 • 5390 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 • 5483 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 • 4486 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 • 21543 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 • 4081 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 • 3148 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 • 14925 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 • 5987 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 • 3624 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 • 3067 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 • 5290 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 • 7827 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 • 6232 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 • 12267 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 • 4940 views