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Venezuela police arrest suspect in TikTok user's murder
Image used for representation only. Caracas: Venezuelan police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the murder of a TikTok influencer who was killed during a livestream after denouncing members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang and allegedly...

Continental Strategy and the Congressman’s tweet
On June 30th , US Republican Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez who represents Florida’s 28th congressional district issued a tweet which stated “In the U.S. Congress we are alarmed by the regime in Venezuela’s attempt to undermine #Guyana through its...

World Reuters Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights official Turk persona non grata
CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela's government-allied National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously declared United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk persona non grata, after Turk publicly decried what he said were arbitrary detentions,...

Guyana’s lobbying efforts focused on keeping allies informed about Venezuela’s threats – President
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday told reporters that the government has been engaged in diplomatic work to guarantee that Guyana’s allies are well-informed on any threats posed by neighbouring Venezuela. “We have a threat with Venezuela, you...

Q&A: Is Venezuela on the verge of losing its prized foreign asset, Citgo?
After at least three consortia revised their bids in June and a U.S. Court completed the second round of bidding in an auction of shares of Citgo Petroleum, owned by Venezuela, creditors are hopeful that they will receive payment for some...
Appeals court weighs deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador prison
Here & Now‘s host Robin Young speaks with Reuters legal affairs correspondent Jan Wolfe about a consequential immigration case an appeals court panel is now weighing, about President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan...

U.N. warns of worsening human rights conditions in Venezuela
Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, told the U.N. Human Rights Council that conditions in Venezuela have continued to deteriorate at an alarming rate over the past year. Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/EPA-EFE July 1...

Venezuelan prosecutor calls for Volker Türk's resignation for inaction against human rights violations in the United States
William Saab questions the effectiveness of the work of a High Commissioner who is not dedicated to delivering justice, but rather to attacking Venezuela and the countries that confront imperial powers in the region. Photo: Correo del Orinoco. The...
16 Venezuelan Illegals Charged With Drugs, Weapons Charges
A group of 16 Venezuelan illegal immigrants face federal drug trafficking and weapons charges in Houston. The suspects are reportedly former members of Tren de Aragua who are now in a rival gang involved in a turf war in the Houston area. The...

Abinader: decision on Venezuela flights coming soon
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced that the Dominican government is reviewing Venezuela’s request to restore direct commercial flights between the two countries, which have been suspended since July 2024 due to diplomatic tensions....

Man said to be involved in March mass shooting at Houston bar among 16 Venezuelan nationals facing federal charges
HOUSTON – A man, who authorities say was in the United States illegally, is one of 16 Venezuelan nationals facing federal drug trafficking and weapons charges. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against Jose Miguel...

Maduro sends letter to Pope Leo XIV for kidnapped Venezuelan children
During his weekly Monday night program, “Con Maduro +,” the president signed the letter on behalf of the mothers and grandmothers of the children who were split from their families by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The letter is also...

Fraser bags U19 silver at World Table Tennis Youth Contender
Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 37 Minutes Ago Chloe Fraser - Chloe Fraser added another medal to her World Table Tennis Youth Contender Caracas campaign when she battled to girls U19 singles silver at the Gimnasio de Tenis de Mesa Francisco Lopez...

US Congress alarmed by Venezuela’s use of pro-Maduro ‘puppet’ Azruddin Mohamed to undermine Guyana – Congressman

Today-History-Jul05
Today in History for July 5: In 1810, one of the greatest showmen of all time, Phineas T. Barnum, was born in Bethel, Conn. In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain. Today in History for July 5:...
Indian pharma firms invited to supply medicines to Venezuela's Ministry of Education
In a recent communication received by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) from the Embassy of India in Venezuela, a new opportunity has emerged for Indian pharmaceutical companies. The Venezuelan Ministry of...

Venezuela’s Maduro Leads Response to Tropical Wave 9
Venezuela’s Maduro Leads Response to Tropical Wave 9, Strengthened by China’s Support Amid Climate Crisis: President Nicolás Maduro assesses damage from Tropical Wave 9 in western Venezuela, highlighting revolutionary government’s rapid response...

Venezuela Rejects Guyanese President Irfaan Ali Statements Regarding the Esequibo
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil. Photo: X June 28, 2025 Hour: 5:39 pm The Government of Venezuela rejected the statements made by the President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, from the US Embassy, assuring him that he will eventually have to negotiate...

Venezuela and China Strengthen Alliance at Hong Tin Forum
Director General of the Xinhua News Agency for Latin America, Dr. Jiang Yan at the Hong Ting – Dialogue among Civilizations Forum. Photo: X June 26, 2025 Hour: 6:35 pm The Hong Tin Forum, held in Caracas, brought together representatives from...

TikToker’s Murder Highlights Danger of Denouncing Venezuelan Organized Crime
The murder of a Venezuelan TikToker during a live stream has highlighted the dangers facing those personally denouncing organized crime, although it is unlikely to lead to further instances of targeted violence. Gabriel Sarmiento was shot dead on...