Venezuela

Venezuela News, Facts & Protests: President Nicolas Maduro Opposes US Sanctions, Gets Support From Russia

Venezuela continues to oppose any potentials sanctions by the United States. Instead, President Nicolas Maduro has chastised the U.S. government for threatening the use of sanction, however, the Obama administration has asked Congress to stall them in favor of negotiations.

French Open 2014: Garbiñe Muguruza, Latina Women Lead the Charge at Tennis Tournament

Garbiñe Muguruza, Carla Suarez Navarro, and Silvia Soler Espinosa all remain at the 2014 French Open and look to end the drought for Hispanic women at Grand Slams.

French Open 2014 Schedule, Recap, Video Highlights: Garbiñe Muguruza Stuns Serena Williams; Get to Know Venezuelan Player Here

Garbiñe Muguruza upset Serena Williams at the 2014 French Open. Let's take a look at who this 20-year-old Venezuelan tennis player is and what type of future she has.

Chevron Gives Venezuela Oil Producer $2B in Financing: Corporate Loan Tied to Increasing Production

Low-interest financing will help increase output in Venezuela Chevron has agreed to a $2 billion financing agreement with Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) to help the state-owned oil producer boost its output of oil at their Petroboscan oil joint venture.

Secretary of State John Kerry Travels to Mexico to Discuss U.S. Role in Venezuela Crisis

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has traveled to Mexico to discuss the U.S.' role in the Venezuela crisis.

Venezuela Protests and Riots News: Hundreds of Students Arrested, Leads to More Unrest

Following the arrest of almost 250 students, Venezuela imprisons and then releases activist Rodrigo Diamanti. The U.S. government continues to debate sanctions.

Venezuela Protests News Update: Maduro Government Implents Food Card and Increased Minimum Wage, But Detains Foreigners

Three months since protests began rocking Venezuela, the Maduro government continues to battle unrest as well as hardships angering the protesters. However, the government's latest actions are not enough to quell the ire of protesters and have instead incited further international discontent.

Venezuela Protests News: Venezuela Strengthens Against US With Ties to Argentina, Bolivia

Venezuela looks for support in its left-wing allies in South America. Although protests in Venezuela continue, the Maduro government has not budged to the opposition's demands.

Venezuela News & Protests: Students Walk Barefoot To Protest Chavista Government on Easter

Protesters in Venezuela continued to march over Easter weekend against the Maduro government. Although the crowds marching on Caracas' streets are not the same as they were back in February when the protests began, the student protesters' demands remain the same. Three months of protests have not changed much in the South American nation, and the student protests this past weekend demonstrated the opposition's emotional reaction to the lack of progress.

Venezuela News 2014: Leopoldo López Finally Charged, Thousands Dress in Colors of National Flag to Protest

The crisis in Venezuela has taken a new turn, and it does not bring the struggle closer to an end. The new move by the government of President Maduro has angered the protestors. Yet, other developments concerning the South American nations, most importantly about food, have appeared in the last couple of days.

Spain Stops Sending Riot Gear to Venezuela as Protests Escalate

Spain has stopped exporting riot-control gear to Venezuela's government, after weeks of mounting violence the South American country, with police meeting sustained protests by the political opposition.

Venezuela News and Protests: Can President Nicolás Maduro Control the Country With Poverty?

Poverty is perhaps one way to control the poor people of Venezuela. Poverty is perhaps one way to control the poor people of Venezuela. Since January, there has been civil unrest, protests democratic and political instability, as well as a growing number of poor people in Venezuela.

Venezuela News, Protests, & Update 2014: President Nicolás Maduro Under Fire as International Community Reacts; What Will Happen Next?

New developments in the Venezuela crisis puts the Maduro government in a tough situation. As protests continue in the streets of Venezuelan cities and with a higher death toll of 36, tides may have begun to shift.

U.S.-Venezuela Relations Continue to Suffer as Tourist Visas No Longer Offered to First Time Applicants

Disney World has fallen victim to the increased tension between the U.S. and Venezuela. It's no secret that U. S. -Venezuela relations have been crumbling for years, but now it appears that tensions are starting to boil over.

Venezuela News, Protests and Riots Update: Two More Dead As Congresswoman Appeals to US Officials and OAS for Help

The death toll has risen to 33 with two more deaths on Saturday. Street clashes continue in Venezuela, with opposition protestors, mainly students, fighting with security forces as well as chavista supporters for control of various districts and cities.

Venezuela Protesters Get Free Access to Hotspot Shield VPN App

As the protests in Venezuela over rising inflation, violence, and government censorship of the internet continue, the Venezuelan government has responded by blocking social media like Twitter, and censoring other parts of its state-owned internet network to lessen the damage to its own regime.

Venezuela Protests News Update: Moves Toward Economic Reform Could Help As Maduro Accuses US Officials of Encouraging Violence

Diplomatic moves by Venezuela and economic reform may signal a shift in the troubled country. One month after the deadly mass protests began in the Venezuela capital, the opposition and government security forces continue to clash in streets all over Venezuela, and the death toll has reached 28.

Venezuela News Update: "March of the Empty Pots" International Women's Day Protest Ended Early By Riot Police

Venezuela continues to be engulfed in protests. To commemorate the International Women's Day, a new protest was planned for Saturday March 8 in which protestors marched to object the failures of the Maduro administration and the dire situation in Venezuela. The past week has seen diplomatic developments that complicate the situation for both the opposition and the government of President Maduro.

Puerto Rican Rap Duo Calle 13 Returns with "More Existential Lyrics" on Fifth Album, "Multi_Viral"

Puerto Rican rap duo Calle 13 is still maintaining its "rebellious spirit" and edge, but the duo is changing its tune a bit -- and this evolution has occurred with more life experience.In "Multi_Viral," Calle 13's fifth album, René Pérez Joglar described his new lyrics as "more existential" than previous Calle 13 efforts.

Jimmy Carter Visits Venezuela Protests: Former President Plans on Visiting Country Amid Riots

Venezuela's unrest is heating up and everyone thinks they have a solution to stop the madness. Venezuela's unrest is heating up and everyone thinks they have a solution to stop the madness.

Venezuela Protesters vs. President Nicolás Maduro: What Outcome Should The World Expect?

Venezuela is a country in turmoil and its political landscape may be forever changed. Venezuela is a country in turmoil and its political landscape may be forever changed.