Venezuela

Latin American Nations March in China's 70th WWII Anniversary Victory Parade

Marking the 70th anniversary of their defeat over Japan, the People’s Republic of China has held an extravagant parade, effectively displaying the nation’s undeniable military prowess.

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro: Colombian President OK'd Plot to Kill Me

Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed on Monday that his Colombian counterpart, Juan Manuel Santos, had sanctioned a plan to assassinate him.

Venezuela Border Crisis: Colombia to Offer Citizenship to Spouses of Deported Immigrants

The spouses of Colombian nationals expelled from Venezuela due to the nations' escalating border crisis will be offered citizenship, the government in Bogotá announced on Sunday.

Venezuela Extends Border Closures With Colombia

Maduro has extended border closures with Colombia to yet another six towns in the western state of Táchira. The towns that will experience the closures are Lobatera, San Juan de Colón, La Fría, Garcia de Hevia, Panamericana and Coloncito.

Mexico vs Japan: Little League World Series 2015 Schedule, Brackets & Championship Preview

Mexico and Japan will square off in the International Championship of the 2015 Little League World Series.

Venezuela-Colombia Border Dispute: Foreign Ministers Hold Talks to Diffuse Crisis

In an effort to calm the border crisis that has heightened tensions between Venezuela and Colombia, the foreign ministers of both nations vowed on Wednesday to increase cooperation between the two South American neighbors.

Undocumented Colombians Flee Venezuela as Border Crisis Intensifies

Undocumented Colombian immigrants in Venezuela were packing up their belongings and crossing into their homeland on Tuesday after Caracas intensified a crackdown along the border between the two South American nations.

1,000 Colombians Living in Venezuela Have Been Expelled

Since the border crossings between Colombia and Venezuela were closed over the weekend, more than 1,000 Colombians have been deported from the neighboring socialist nation.

Little League World Series 2015 Schedule, Brackets & Teams: Venezuela, Mexico, Japan Advance in Playoffs

The Little League World Series is coming to a close. Just four international squads and four American teams remain. Latin Post breaks down the brackets and provides a schedule for you.

Venezuela Deports Almost 800 Colombians Amid Tensions at Border

Venezuela is set to deport hundreds of Colombian nationals rounded up as part of a security offensive along the countries' border.

Venezuela News: Nicolas Maduro Declares Martial Law

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced over the weekend 60 days of martial law for five municipalities in the state of Tachira.

Venezuela News: Maduro Administration Temporarily Closes Border With Colombia After Attacks

Venezuela on Wednesday temporarily shut down major border crossings with neighboring Colombia after three soldiers were attacked while looking for smugglers.

US-Venezuela Talks 'A Work in Progress,' Diplomat Says

Tension continue to mark ties between Washington and Caracas, even though U.S. and Venezuelan diplomats have been engaged in talks for almost half a year, the South Amercian country's charge d'affaires in Washington said.

Venezuelan News: Opposition Leader Daniel Ceballos Under House Arrest After Year-Long Imprisonment

Daniel Ceballos, a powerful figure in the Venezuela’s opposition party who was arrested last year on charges related to his alleged support of anti-government demonstrations, has been released from custody due to health concerns.

Maria Gabriela Chávez Net Worth: Hugo Chávez's Daughter Richest Woman in Venezuela, Worth $4.2 Billion

The net worth of late socialist leader Hugo Chávez's second-oldest daughter is estimated at $4.2 billion, making María Gabriela Chávez the richest woman in Venezuela.

Venezuela News: First Lady to Run for Assembly, Opposition Leader Barred from Running

The Venezuelan government has barred a prominent opposition leader from running in the South American nation's Dec. 6 legislative elections hours before the wife of embattled President Nicolás Maduro announced she would seek a seat in the National Assembly.

Venezuela News: Maduro Government Cracks Down on Comedians

Venezuela, which has no problem jailing its opposition leaders, is not joking around with comedians who are critical of the state.

MLB Stats Leaders: Miguel Cabrera, Albert Pujols Leading the Way

Latinos are dominating Major League Baseball like never before. This season Latin American born players lead the American League in every major hitting statistic.

Venezuela News: Maduro Government Orders Food Companies to Divert Staples to State Stores

In a drastic move aimed at tackling chronic shortages, the Venezuelan government has ordered companies to distribute food staples to a network of state-run grocery stores, the Associated Press said, based on reports by a local food industry group.

Venezuela Bans Another Opposition Politician From Holding Office for Ten Years

Pablo Perez, the former Governor of Zulia State in Venezuela says that he has been banned from holding public office for 10 years.

Venezuela News: Ambassador to Guyana Recalled Over Border Dispute

Embattled Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro on Monday upped the ante in a rekindled border dispute with Guyana and recalled his country's ambassador in Georgetown, the neighboring country's capital.