The military exercises around Venezuela are meant to show Venezuela's strength in the face of new U.S. sanctions and accusations. Troops and civilians have been mobilized throughout the nation, practicing invasion drills as well as conducting marches.
The latest round of talks between U.S. and Cuban negotiators ended after just one day on Tuesday, and participants did not disclose how much progress they had made in their attempt to restore diplomatic relations between Havana and Washington.
President Maduro was given the power to rule by decree until the end of 2015. Though the ruling party views it as a necessity in the face of U.S. aggression, the opposition says it only gives President Maduro more power and distracts the people.
Around 100,000 members of the armed forces of Venezuela will be occupied with ten days of exercises that employ shoulder-fired missiles, fighter planes, and armored trucks.
Jazz legend and Wyton Marsalis is canceling his trip to Venezuela. Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis canceled his trip to Venezuela. The multiple Grammy-winning trumpeter was scheduled to perform on Friday with the Venezuelan-based Simón Bolívar Orchestra.
Relations between the United States and Cuba may have warmed since the two countries announced plans to restore full diplomatic ties in December, but Havana did not hold back on Tuesday when it called new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, its closest ally, "arbitrary and aggressive,"
President Barack Obama issued an executive order Monday addressing the “unusual and extraordinary threat” by Venezuela towards U.S. national security and foreign policy.
Faced with food shortages and an uncertain economy, Venezuela, as part a plan to initiate the rationing of food, will install 20,000 fingerprint scanners at supermarkets across the socialist country.
Cuban-born baseball players wanting to play in the MLB have a much easier task than ever before. No longer will they have to obtain a license from OFAC or the US government. Instead, a sworn statement will be required by players, and this will speed up the process tremendously.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio announced that he is honored to be part of a long list of U.S diplomats and lawmakers who have been officially banned from traveling to Venezuela by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wants fewer U.S. diplomats working in the country and has announced measures to limit the number working in the U.S. Embassy.
The New York Yankees are trying to avoid missing the MLB baseball postseason for the third consecutive season. While hitting remains an issue, the Bronx Bombers must address their rotating by adding quality pitchers. Latin Post lists five free agent pitchers who could help the Yankees.
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro recently ordered to arrest Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma, several opposition leaders and senior Venezuelan Air Force officers.
Cuba is one home to some of the best baseball players in the world today. Although past government intervention has blocked many Cuban players from seeking a professional career in Major League Baseball, we may soon see a lot of talented Cuban baseball players heading to the United States.
Venezuelans took to the streets to protest the death of Kluibert Roa Venezuelans have taken to the streets in the wake of the shooting death of a teenager during a demonstration against President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Venezuelan police shot a 14-year-old high school student in the head during anti-government protests in the state of Tachira. The teenager’s death continues to fuel the fire against the government; however, the police officer has been arrested.
The Boston Red Sox have had one of the best offseasons of any MLB team. The additions of numerous Latin American players is expected to improve this Red Sox team significantly. Latin Post takes a look at the Latino free agents additions by the Red Sox this offseason.
Antonio Ledezma, opposition mayor of Caracas, Venezuela, was arrested by the Venezuelan government Thursday night on charges of participating in the alleged coup to overthrow the chavista government of Venezuelan President Nicoals Maduro. The opposition has rallied behind Ledezma, while President Maduro continues to claim the U.S. conspired with the opposition, which the U.S. denies.
One of the best closers in recent history is still a free agent. Venezuelan relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez has not yet signed with an MLB team and he is seeking a new contract. Multiple teams have shown interest in the veteran pitcher such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
President Nicolas Maduro announced to the Venezuelan people his government had thwarted a coup d'etat by some military officers to overthrow him. He claims the plotters had American backing.
