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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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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 • 14974 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 • 6014 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 • 3647 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 • 3103 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 • 5454 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 • 7881 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 • 6293 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 • 12307 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 • 4977 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 • 6987 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 • 12254 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 • 4896 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 • 4966 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 • 5355 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 • 15961 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 • 4108 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 • 3707 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 • 6610 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 • 8244 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 • 3466 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 • 3906 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 • 4214 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 • 4989 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 • 5913 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 • 14828 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 • 4537 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 • 4477 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 • 5167 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 • 4473 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 • 5328 views