Venezuela

Venezuela News and Facts: Continued Supermarket Shortages Spark Violent Protests

As shoppers in Venezuela look for basic essentials in supermarkets, lines swell stretching down roads and cutting corners.

Venezuela McDonald's Take French Fries Off the Menu After Potato Shortage: Was Problem Caused by a Contract Dispute or the Government?

Amid shortages in the OPEC country often blamed for oil price declines, Venezuela ran out of McDonald's French fries and now serves a side of yuca instead.

Oil Company for Venezuela and Bolivia Begins Drilling Near La Paz

A joint oil company owned by Bolivia and Venezuela started to drill oil Tuesday from its first well in the northern part of La Paz province, Fox News Latino reported.

Dairy Shortage in Venezuela Reportedly Causes Record-Holding Ice Cream Shop to Close

A dairy shortage in Venezuela caused a famous ice cream shop to close down on Christmas Eve. A dairy shortage in Venezuela caused a famous ice cream shop to close down on Christmas Eve, Fox News Latino reported.

Reports Names Venezuela the Second Deadliest Country in the World, Says Homicide Rate Increased Since 2013

Venezuela's murder rate increased again this year, a Venezuelan NGO reports. Despite the low estimates from the government, violence in the South American nation continues, including the murders of high profile victims like a legislator and an LGBT rights activist.

Latin America News: Venezuela, Chile, Argentina and Other Countries' Economy to Suffer Because of China

Latin America’s economy has been symbiotically linked to China’s consumption of its natural resources for decades, and now that China is slowing down its purchases, Latin America’s economy must brace itself for the upcoming blow.

Obama to Pass Sanctions on Venezuela Government, President Nicolas Maduro Tells Washington to Stick Them 'in Their Ears'

On Monday, the U.S. Senate approved legislation to impose sanctions on the Venezuelan government, and President Barack Obama has signaled he would sign the legislation into law.

Venezuela News: Protest Leader Leopoldo Lopez Warns, Insults Judge During Trial

Leopoldo Lopez, the 43-year-old Venezuelan opposition leader who is accused of inciting violent anti-government protests in early 2014, is standing firm to his convictions even as he stands behind bars.

Teenage Girls in Venezuela Getting Plastic Surgery in Hopes of Becoming Miss World or Miss Universe

A new phenomena in Venezuela is leading girls as young as 12 to get cosmetic surgeries like butt lifts and nose jobs under their parents' supervision in order to look more like beauty queens.

Venezuela Cuts Government Expenses by 20 Percent

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro approved a notion on Tuesday to cut government expenses by 20 percent amidst a major plunge in oil prices.

US Senate Passes Bill Allowing Sanctioning of Venezuela Officials Believed to Have Violated Venezuelan Protesters' Rights

On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that directs President Barack Obama to levy sanctions against Venezuelan government officials who are found to have violated the rights of anti-government protesters.

Dozens of Venezuela Prisoners Dead After Reportedly Poisoning Themselves: Activists Question Claims of Mass Suicide

At least 35 inmates from a Venezuelan jail have died from a mass drug overdose, and 20 are in comas. Meanwhile, Venezuela's government is investigating the incident.

Venezuela News Update: Opposition Leader Will Go to Court for Attempted Assassination Charges

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will be formally charged on Dec. 3rd for her alleged involvement to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

Chile vs. Venezuela: International Friendly Schedule, Predictions & Preview

Chile and Venezuela are schedule to face each other in an international friendly. These two South American countries are separated by nearly 2,000 miles, but this soccer CONMEBOL matchup is a big rivalry. Latin Post.com previews the game and predicts who will win.

Puerto Rico News: Murder Rate Down; 2014 May Bring US Commonwealth Its Lowest Number of Homocides in 15 Years

In 2014 thus far, the number of murders in Puerto Rico has been reduced by 26 percent compared with numbers from within the same months last year, reports from the island's Superintendent revealed Thursday.

2014 Has Brought Venezuela Over 150,000 Cases of Dengue, Malaria and Chikungunya: Epidemic Reportedly Worst in 25 Years

Venezuela is suffering one of the worst outbreaks of tropical diseases in decades, and there has been little response from public health authorities, two non-governmental groups reported Tuesday.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Announce Minimum Wage Raise

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced Monday that he would raise the country's minimum wage by 15 percent. The increase will start in December to protect workers from inflation of more than 60 percent.

MLB 2014 World Series: San Francisco Giants Show Off Latino Talents Against Kansas City Royals

The San Francisco Giants have won their third World Series title in the last five years. Multiple Latin American players helped the Giants finish on top of the baseball world once again. Here, Latin Post.com looks back at the best Latino baseball players who helped the Giants win the World Series.

President Maduro Calls for Review of Venezuela's Ties with Spain

Following a meeting between the Spanish prime minister and the wife of imprisoned opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, Maduro has called into question Spain's relationship with Venezuela.

2014 World Series Rosters: San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals Showing Off Latino Talents

The San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals are competing for baseball's crown in the 2014 World Series, and multiple Latin American born players are contributing to their team's success on the biggest stage. Here, Latin Post lists notable Latin American players to keep an eye on going forward.

Miss Universe 2014 News: Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler Talks About Giving Up the Crown

Gabriela Isler also talks about how Donald Trump inspires her. Gabriela Isler, the 2013 winner of Miss Universe, is getting ready to relinquish her crown for the next Miss Universe.