Venezuela

Venezuelan Opposition Rejects Juan Guaido's Leadership

The Venezuelan opposition stated on Sunday that they would not be seeking the reelection of the self-proclaimed president Juan Guaidó. According to their statement, the opposition is choosing to move forward without Guaido, as his corruption and failures have worsened their cause.

January 6, 2020
Published in Latin America

Donald Trump threatens Venezuela and Nicaragua after the coup that forced out President Evo Morales in Bolivia. | Photo: Reuters

Trump Threatens Venezuela And Nicaragua After Coup in Bolivia

United States President Donald Trump has issued threats Monday against the governments of Venezuela and Nicaragua after Sunday’s coup against President Evo Morales in Bolivia.

November 13, 2019
Published in Latin America

OCHA/Gema Cortes Mark Lowcock (right), Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, pays a visit to a hospital that serves one million people in a Caracas neighborhood in Venezuela.

‘Everyone needs to do more’ to help suffering Venezuelans, says UN Emergency Relief Coordinator

CARACAS, Venezuela, November 6, 2019 - With the economic sanctions imposed by the United States now taking its toll on the Venezuelan people, “Ordinary women, men and children face overwhelming challenges” just to survive in Venezuela today, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock said on Wednesday in the capital, Caracas.

November 7, 2019
Published in Latin America

Prime Minister Gaston Browne signs agreement with Chair of the Executive Board ALBA Bank Raul Li Causi.

ANTIGUA | Browne secures US$15.8 million ALBA Loan for LIAT

KINGSTON, Jamaica November 6, 2019 - The ailing Regional airline, LIAT has been given a new lease on life with an injection of a US$15.8 million loan negotiated by Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne with the ALBA Bank at a meeting in Venezuela yesterday.

November 6, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

Published 3 November 2019 (5 hours 16 minutes ago)

Venezuela Expels El Salvador's Diplomats from Caracas

CARACAS, November 3, 2019 - Venezuela's foreign ministry said on Sunday it was expelling El Salvador's diplomats from the country, in response to the Central American country's decision to expel diplomats representing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

November 3, 2019
Published in Latin America

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez speaks during a news conference in Havana, Cuba September 20, 2019. | Photo: Reuters

CUBA | Cuban FM Slams US Over Economic Blockade and Venezuela

During Saturday's U.N. General Assembly session, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla slammed the U.S. administration's ongoing policies against the island nation and its close ally Venezuela.

September 28, 2019
Published in World News

Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves speaking at the 73rd U.N. General Assembly in NY, SEpt. 2019 | Photo: UN

UNITED NATIONS | CARICOM Nations tell UN: Respect Venezuelan Sovereignty

UNITED NATIONS, New York, NY, Sept 28, 2019 - Several Caribbean heads of state spoke Friday afternoon at the 74th United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York this week, each of them came out in support of Venezuela and Cuba, and urged leaders to quickly mitigate climate change.

September 28, 2019
Published in Caribbean

Venezuela Gov't Announces Agreements with Opposition

The Venezuelan government and several opposition parties announced multiple agreements and the beginning of a new round of dialogue that deals with issues relating to future elections, prisoners release and the rejection of U.S. blockade against the country.

September 16, 2019
Published in Latin America

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