Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelan President Faces Charges Against US Complaint Against Narco-Terrorism

Nicolas Maduro along with his allies Cabello and dozens of officers are now facing charges for corruption, money laundering, drug trafficking and Narco terrorism.

Venezuela’s Children Are Starving: Here’s How You Can Help

More than 70% of Venezuelans lost an average of 8 kilos in 2016. Venezuela's economic crisis is creating a grave child malnourishment issue. Oil-rich in reserves, the country took a hard blow during last year's depression when prices for oil plunged to abysmal new lows.

Why are people protesting in Venezuela?

The death toll has risen to at least 42, and more than 750 people injured. Demonstrations against President Nicolas Maduro administration in Venezuela keep growing.

U.S., Mexico, Canada, & Other Latin American Countries To Challenge Venezuela’s Authoritarian Regime

14 nations are working together to challenge Venezuela’s authoritarian regime. Fourteen nations including U. S. , Mexico, and Canada will work together to restore Venezuela's democracy.

Venezuelan Panic and Looting: Crisis Worsens as Food Shortages Reported [VIDEO]

On Friday Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared a 60 day state of national emergency. Amid a devastating economic crisis that has resulted in mass looting, the socialist leader has threatened to seize control of factories that have stopped production.

Venezuela's New Energy Strategy: Maduro Gives Weeklong Holiday to Workers to Save Power

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has devised a new strategy to address the country's major power crises. All workers will now have an extended furlough.

Venezuela Opposition's Official Plan to Oust Nicolas Maduro Now Revealed

Venezuela’s opposition is building up its strategy to oust President Nicolás Maduro before the end of his term.

CELAC Summit Ends, Pledges Regional Unity on Zika, Economic Crisis and Peace

The fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) ended Wednesday as delegates pledged regional unity to focus on the peace process in Colombia and fight the economic crisis and the epidemic caused by the Zika virus. The summit, which was recently held in Ecuador, was hosted by Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.

Low Oil Prices Could Trigger Venezuelan Default

Venezuela's economic situation is so dire that experts are fearing the South American country might eventually default on its $120 billion foreign debt, even though President Nicolás Maduro insisted this week that his government would honor all its financial obligations.

Venezuelans Advised to Grow Food at Home Amid Crisis

As Venezuela struggles in its worst economic crisis in decades, the citizens are feeling the strain with a food shortage sweeping the country. To combat the difficulty in acquiring food, President Nicolas Maduro is telling families to consider producing their own food at home.

Chilean Administrator Attacks Venezuelan President for Abusing Women

JorgeTarud calls Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "a piece of s--t." "You're a piece of s--t, a fascist who abuses women, I dare you to come to Chile.

Venezuelan President Gets Scolded By Congress Head on National TV [Watch]

The president of Venezuela was recently scolded by the head of Congress on national TV. The president of Venezuela was recently scolded by the head of Congress on national television.

Venezuelan Leader Declares Economic Emergency

The Venezuelan government declared a 60-day economic emergency on Jan 15. Venezuela declared a 60-day economic emergency on Jan 15. As the BBC reports, the announcement that President Nicolas Maduro will govern by decree for the next two months was made just hours before the socialist leader delivered his State of the Nation address to Congress.

Venezuelan Opposition Loses Supermajority

Venezuela's opposition on Jan. 14 lost the supermajority it had won in the country's Dec. 6 legislative elections, deciding to cave to a Supreme Tribunal ruling preventing three of its lawmakers from being sworn in.

Maduro Picks Hardliner to Run Economy, Opposition Seeks Bank Control

The opposition's new majority in Venezuela's National Assembly has led President Nicolás Maduro to double down on the socialist economic policies he has championed.

Venezuela's Opposition Removes Hugo Chavez Portraits From National Assembly

In a symbolic gesture that they intend to move away from the socialist policies that have typified Venezuela for the last 17 years, the incoming opposition party removed portraits of former President Hugo Chavez as well as Liberator of the Spanish Americas Simon Bolivar.

Venezuelan Opposition Party Calls for Government Change Within 6 Months

The new opposition speaker of the Venezuela’s National Assembly, Henry Ramos Allup, announce on Dec. 5 that his party would soon take measures to force Socialist President Nicolas Maduro out of office.

Venezuelan Opposition Takes Control of National Assembly

The opposition to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 5 took control of the country's National Assembly, presumably initiating a period of heightened confrontation between the embattled socialist leader and those who have long fought the policies of Maduro and his late predecessor, Hugo Chávez.

Venezuelan Opposition Picks Veteran Lawmaker as National Assembly President

Venezuela's new National Assembly, in which the opposition against President Nicolás Maduro holds a majority for the first time, will be headed by Henry Ramos, the secretary general of the Democratic Action party. But, the new leader was prevented from entering the building.

The Venezuelan High Court Suspended the Inauguration of Four Recently Elected Lawmakers

The Venezuelan high court suspended the inauguration of four of the lawmakers recently declared winners in the Dec. 6 legislative elections on Dec. 30, 2015.

Argentina, Venezuela Exchange Criticism at Mercosur Summit

Since taking office on Dec. 10, Mauricio Macri has demonstrated his desire to move his country away from the socialist policies that have typified it during the past 12 years, which together have become known as “Kirchnerism.”