Venezuela

María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have been awarded the Sakharov Prize in 2024. The award was given for their struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela.

Ecuador's president has initiated a constitutional reform to allow foreign military bases. The change would lift the 2008 ban and could pave the way for the return of the US base in Manta.

Venezuelan authorities arrested 19 people, including 7 Americans, on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country. The Minister of the Interior accuses the CIA, DEA and CNI of Spain of coordinating the plot without providing evidence.

In a controversial interview with Fox News, US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the basic principles of her future immigration policy. She stated that she did not support the decriminalization of border crossing and promised to appoint a Republican to the cabinet.

A fire broke out at the La Salina terminal owned by PDVSA during a storm. At least 21 people were injured, including workers, neighbors and firefighters. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

Ukraine defeated France 7-1 in the third-place match at the 2024 Futsal World Cup. This is the first medal for the Ukrainian national team at the World Cup in this sport.

The European Asylum Agency (EUAA) recently released data on asylum trends in the European Union for the first half of 2024.

The Ukrainian men's futsal team defeated Venezuela 9-4 in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Uzbekistan. Ukraine will face Brazil in the semifinals on October 2.

An oil spill from the El Palito refinery in Venezuela polluted a bay in the Caribbean Sea. An oil slick covering an area of about 225 km² covered the Morrocoy National Park and affected coastal areas.

U. S. President Joe Biden said he would support new elections in Venezuela. Earlier, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a similar proposal.

A university in the UK has published a study on carbon emissions from forest fires. In 2023-2024, fires caused 8.6 billion tons of CO2 emissions, which is 16% higher than average.

A gas explosion occurred in the city of Petare, east of Caracas. Eight people were killed, including two infants, and 22 were injured. The accident was caused by a gas leak followed by an explosion of a gas cylinder.

Venezuela's President Maduro demands tough government action after protests against his re-election. The opposition calls for a new 'global' rally on August 17, challenging the election results.

Venezuela's opposition has declared a global day of protest on August 17 to support its victory in the recent elections. The opposition leader is calling for people to take to the streets of Venezuela and the world, despite Maduro's declaration of victory.

Venezuelan President Maduro has ordered access to social network X to be blocked for 10 days. This decision was made after his election victory was widely disputed, and many countries recognized the opposition candidate as the winner.

Venezuela's chief prosecutor announced a criminal investigation against opposition leaders Gonzalez and Machado. They are accused of calling on the armed forces to withdraw their support for Maduro after the disputed election.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced his intention to remove WhatsApp and switch to Telegram and WeChat. He accused WhatsApp of being used to threaten Venezuela.

The European Union will not recognize the victory of Nicolas Maduro in the presidential election in Venezuela due to the lack of official voting data. The delay in publishing the results increases doubts about their reliability.

Protests broke out in Venezuela after Maduro was declared the winner of the election. The presence of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group was spotted, raising concerns about Russian interference in the country's internal affairs.

Three Latin American countries demand a meeting between Venezuelan President Maduro and opposition candidate Gonzalez after the disputed election.

Russian crude oil exports from key western ports fell to a 19-month low in July, which led to an overall decline in marine oil flows worldwide.

Armed men stormed the opposition headquarters in Caracas, looting and destroying it. The United States and other countries call for the publication of detailed election results, considering the opposition candidate to have won.

The occupiers have loaded the stolen grain onto the 'Matros Kishka' ship in Sevastopol to be shipped to Syria. Guerrillas spotted the ship near Yalta, noting the enhanced security measures, which indicates the fear of the occupiers.

The United States rejects the election results in Venezuela, declaring the victory of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. Venezuela's Supreme Court has launched an investigation into the disputed election at Maduro's request.

Maria Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan opposition, expressed fear for her life after the election. The opposition believes that it has won, but Maduro declared his victory, which caused protests.

US diplomat Brian Nichols said that Nicolas Maduro should concede defeat in the Venezuelan elections. Maduro declared victory, which led to demonstrations in the country.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that the opposition will “never” come to power in the country. This followed demonstrations caused by Maduro's announcement of victory in the elections, which the opposition considers to be fraudulent.

G7 ministers expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and concern over the election results. They called for the publication of detailed results and a peaceful resolution of the situation amid the protests.

Hungary vetoed the EU's joint statement on the Venezuelan elections, where Maduro was declared the winner. Borrell has independently expressed concerns about shortcomings and irregularities during the vote.

Mass protests against the current government continue in Venezuela. According to human rights activists, the death toll has reached 11, and about 750 demonstrators have been detained.