Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Says Nation Will Shelter Palestinian Children

Maduro has promised to build an orphanage for Palestinian children and will ask permission from the Palestinian state to find Venezuelan foster parents for some children.

MLB Rosters News: These Five Latino Baseball Players Should Heat up in Second Half of Season

The Major League Baseball season is coming down to the final stretch. With fewer and fewer games left remaining, Latin Post.com has composed a list of the top five Latino MLB baseball players to keep an eye on as their teams try and rise through the standings.

Latin America News: Presidents of Venezuela, Colombia Meet to Disscuss Food Smuggling and Shortages

The presidents of Venezuela and Colombia met to discuss the ongoing problem of food smuggling and shortages on Friday.

Latin American Countries Criticize Israel's Actions in Gaza

Latin American countries are denouncing Israel's actions, and some countries are taking diplomatic actions to show their support for Palestinians.

Venezuela Protests News: US Bans Officials for Human Rights Violations, Says Government Used 'Excessive' Force

On Wednesday, the U.S. State Department announced that it revoked visas from some Venezuelan government officials who seem to have violated human rights.

Military Presence Growing in Latin America

The military appears to be gaining power in a number of Latin American countries. Since Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet stepped down in March 1990 and an elected president took office, the military has taken a backseat to democratic reforms in Latin America.

Hugo Chavez Font 2014: Fans Honor Late Venezuelan Leader By Unveiling 'Bold Scrawl' Font

A new font was created to remember the late Venezuelan leader on his 60th bday Fans of the late Venezuelan leader, socialist Hugo Chavez, released a font that can be used to type mimicking his handwriting in time for his 60th birthday.

Venezuela News 2014: Nation's Top Official Released From Aruba Amid Government Threat Allegations

Venezuela may have threatened the Netherlands to allow the release of Hugo Carvajal, who was arrested Thursday on the Dutch island of Aruba on a U.S. warrant for ties to drug trafficking.

Venezuelan Top Officials Detained: US Warrant Cites Ties to Drug Trafficking; Venezuela Resumes Flights to Aruba

Three top Venezuelan officials were arrested in connection with drug trafficking allegations from 2004-2010.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo Lopez Goes to Court

The leader of the Popular Will Party sees a courtroom after five months of imprisonment to begin his trial.

Latin America News: Daughters of Late Hugo Chávez Live in Official Venezuela Presidential Residence Instead of President Nicolás Maduro

The daughters of the late former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez are still living in the presidential residence of La Casona in Caracas, despite there being a new president, Nicolás Maduro, in charge.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Signs Oil Deal With Venezuela

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed an oil deal with Venezuela while on a Latin American tour this week.

China & Venezuela Oil Deal: Nations Make Agreement to Send $4 Billion Line of Credit to Venezuela; China Gets Oil in Exchange

Oil and mineral deals include a $4 billion credit line in exchange for Venezuelan oil In a recent stop on his news-making Latin American tour, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a number of oil and mineral deals with Venezuela, according to a BBC report.

Four Arrested in Connection to Venezuelan Mayor Stabbing

A Venezuelan oppositon leader and mayor was stabbed in his home Sunday; Four suspects were arrested today. Motive appears not to be political and suspects are quite young in comparison to the mayor.

La Vida Bohème Releases New 'Flamingo' Video with 'Spooky, Walt Disney-Inspired' Animation by Gorillaz Artists

Latin alternative, indie band La Vida Bohème, who hails from Caracas, Venezuela, has wowed the world with its punk-rock, political and thought-provoking lyrics. Now the popular band is getting animated with the release of its new video for the song "Flamingo" off of their Latin Grammy nominated album, "Nuestra."

Panama News & Election: Juan Carlos Varela Sworn in as President, Promises to Reduce Crime

President Varela gives gangs one month to put down their arms Juan Carlos Varela on Tuesday was sworn in as president of Panama in the capital city's soccer stadium, in front of thousands of his new constituents, according to a report from Fox News.

Current World News: Venezuela Medical Federation Wants Government Security in Hospitals Amid Growing Homicide Rates

On Tuesday Venezuela's medical federation (FMV) said that the government should provide security in hospitals. The demand came after two people were killed at a medical center on Sunday.

Current World News: Venezuela Suffers Beauty Personal Care Products Shortage; Shampoo, Deodorant Especially Scarce

Venezuela is reportedly suffering from a shortage of beauty supply products. Venezuela is reportedly suffering from a shortage of beauty supply products.

'Jersey Boys' Star John Lloyd Young Sings in Spanish, Talks Inspiration and Time in Venezuela, Spain [Exclusive Video]

"Who loves you, pretty baby?" For Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor John Lloyd Young, it's Broadway, where he's seen his name in lights and where he's emulated The Four Seasons' Frankie Valli in "Jersey Boys" — one of the most exhilarating feelings for a talented thespian dedicated to his craft.

American Airlines Tickets, Routes, and Fares: Airline to Suspend Majority of Flights to Venezuela

American Airlines announced Tuesday that it will suspend most flights to Venezuela due to a dispute over the repatriation of funds.

Venezuela News, Politics & Update 2014: Three Accused of Assassination Plot Against Venezuelan President

The three men accused are witnesses of an alleged plot against President Maduro and are wanted for questioning though one of the accused denies the allegations.