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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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Russian crude oil exports fell to almost 1.8 million barrels per day last month - media

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.

Economy • August 2, 05:52 PM • 44222 views
Opposition in Venezuela reports that their headquarters in Caracas was destroyed overnight

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.

News of the World • August 2, 03:12 PM • 20670 views
Russia exports Ukrainian grain to Syria through occupied Crimea - ATESH

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.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 10:40 AM • 25778 views
USA: there is strong evidence that the opposition has won in Venezuela

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.

Politics • August 2, 01:15 AM • 35434 views
Opposition leader in Venezuela says she fears for her life

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.

Society • August 1, 09:06 PM • 25090 views
Senior US diplomat asks Maduro to concede election defeat

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.

Politics • August 1, 02:34 AM • 113419 views
Maduro says opposition will “never” come to power in Venezuela

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.

Politics • July 31, 11:40 PM • 43640 views
G7 expresses concern over elections in Venezuela

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.

News of the World • July 31, 03:44 PM • 23374 views
Hungary vetoes EU joint statement on Venezuelan elections - Politico

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.

News of the World • July 31, 09:45 AM • 16020 views
Protests in Venezuela: death toll rises to 11

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.

Society • July 31, 01:33 AM • 36847 views
Protests against election results continue in Venezuela, police use force

Protests against Maduro's election victory continue in the Venezuelan capital. Police disperse the demonstrators with tear gas and rubber bullets, while the opposition claims fraud.

Society • July 30, 03:52 AM • 105603 views
Venezuela awaits election results after 25 years of socialist rule

Venezuela is holding the most important elections in 25 years of socialist rule. The opposition claims success, and President Maduro is confident of winning a third term.

Politics • July 29, 03:46 AM • 112095 views
Presidential elections are held in Venezuela

Venezuela is holding presidential elections, where incumbent President Maduro is running against opposition candidate Gonzalez. There are concerns about possible fraud and a limited number of international observers.

News of the World • July 28, 11:33 AM • 26978 views
Venezuela blocks plane with ex-presidents of Latin America

Venezuela did not allow a plane with former presidents who planned to observe the election to depart from Panama. The US warned Maduro against interfering in the election process.

Politics • July 27, 03:56 AM • 85698 views
Putin spoke with the Prince of Saudi Arabia: they discussed cooperation in trade and energy spheres

Putin had a telephone conversation with the Prince of Saudi Arabia. The parties discussed cooperation in the political, trade, economic and energy spheres, emphasizing the importance of coordination within the framework of OPEC+.

News of the World • July 18, 08:23 AM • 17868 views
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall In Mexico

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 2 storm with maximum wind speeds of 160 km/h, hit the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula near Tulum, leaving a devastating trail in the Caribbean Sea and killing at least 7 people.

News of the World • July 5, 02:12 PM • 15895 views
Hurricane Beryl passed over Jamaica, killing 7 people in the southeastern Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, passed over Jamaica on Wednesday, bringing strong winds, heavy rains and significant damage, killing at least 7 people in the southeastern Caribbean.

News of the World • July 4, 08:49 AM • 18254 views
June 16: Father's Day in Ukraine, World Sea Turtle Day

Today, on the third Sunday of June, many countries around the world, including Ukraine, celebrate Father's Day. The event was first celebrated in 1910 in the American city of Slocan on the initiative of Sonora Smart Dodd. Gradually, the holiday became popular and important in many countries around the world. In Ukraine, Father's Day was officially established by presidential decree in 2019.

UNN Lite • June 16, 03:03 AM • 106120 views
Thanks to Saldo, the occupiers took 34,000 tons of Ukrainian grain from the occupied Kherson region - "Schemes"

In 2023, according to the quota system of the occupation regime, Russian exporters exported at least 34,000 tons of grain worth 6. 2 million euros from the occupied Kherson region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 04:50 PM • 28558 views
russians brought two large landing ships to the outer roadstead of novorossiysk - Pletenchuk

The russians have withdrawn two large landing ships to the outer roadstead of novorossiysk, possibly making the transition between bases due to lack of space.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 07:22 AM • 32995 views
russia plans to send warships to the Caribbean Sea for naval exercises

According to a senior US official, russia plans to send warships to the Caribbean region this summer for naval exercises, possibly visiting the ports of Cuba and Venezuela.

News of the World • June 6, 03:38 AM • 22436 views
Colombia passes bill banning bullfighting from 2027

Colombia's Congress has passed a bill banning bullfighting across the country from 2027, with a three-year transition period to help those whose livelihoods depend on the practice.

News of the World • May 29, 02:57 PM • 21888 views
Russia is forced to use cryptocurrencies and barter deals to trade with China - Bloomberg

Russian companies facing difficulties in trading with China due to Western sanctions are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Tether and barter transactions to circumvent financial restrictions.

News of the World • May 28, 01:35 PM • 19899 views
Russia ships stolen Ukrainian grain from occupied Sevastopol for sale to Venezuela for the first time - media

Russia has used the occupied port of Sevastopol to load and export 27,000 tons of stolen Ukrainian grain to Venezuela, indicating its attempt to legalize trade with the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 06:00 PM • 38742 views
The EU does not have an agreed position on whether we recognize Putin as a legitimate president - Stano

The EU does not have an agreed position on whether or not to recognize Vladimir Putin as the legitimate president of Russia, but all 27 member states have recognized that the elections in Russia were not transparent.

News of the World • May 8, 07:14 PM • 75912 views
US imposes sanctions on companies that helped Iran supply drones to Russia for the war in Ukraine

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iranian companies, individuals, and ships involved in the covert supply of drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine and support of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 04:31 PM • 21350 views
187 thousand Ukrainians have moved to the United States over two years of war

In the 2 years since the Russian invasion, the US program "Unite for Ukraine" has resettled 187,000 Ukrainians to the US with relative efficiency and little difficulty.

Our people abroad • April 23, 05:46 AM • 18574 views
Survived two world wars: the world's oldest man dies at the age of 114

The world's oldest man, Juan Vicente Perez Mora from Venezuela, has died at the age of 114, having survived two world wars and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health • April 3, 08:18 AM • 27704 views
Colombia expels Argentine officials

Colombia expelled Argentine diplomats after Argentine President Javier Milei repeatedly insulted Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling him a "murderer, terrorist and communist. "

Politics • March 28, 06:05 AM • 32187 views
A secret meeting between Boris Johnson and the President of Venezuela is revealed

Boris Johnson holds a secret meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Politics • March 10, 01:02 AM • 102872 views