Venezuela

Costa Rica Fires Ambassador Over Pro-Maduro Comments

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís fired his ambassador in Venezuela on Wednesday after the top diplomat had voiced support for the government of embattled President Nicolás Maduro in a newspaper interview.

Venezuela News: U.S. Sanctions May Boost Venezuelan Leader's Popularity

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's approval numbers have benefited from the Obama administration's decision to declare his South American country a threat to U.S. national security, a local poll suggests.

Venezuela News: Mastectomies Increase While Health Crisis Worsens, Doctors Resort to 1940s Practices

As Venezuela cannot afford to repair or replace radiotherapy machines, doctors are forced to conduct radical mastectomies in cases where radiation could help a patient, if it were available.

Fidel Castro: Venezuela ready to confront US 'Threats and Impositions'

Fidel Castro upped the ante in the row between the United States and Venezuela on Tuesday when he warned that the government of embattled President Nicolás Maduro was prepared to confront U.S. "threats and impositions."

NCAA March Madness 2015: 5 Must-See College Basketball Players to Watch in Tournament

With the 2015 edition of March Madness now underway, the top 68 teams will do battle to be named the best college basketball squad in the nation. Latin Post lists five Latino basketball players you should keep an eye on this tournament.

Bolivarian Shield: Venezuela Conducts Military Drills to Prepare 'Against Any Aggression'

The military exercises around Venezuela are meant to show Venezuela's strength in the face of new U.S. sanctions and accusations. Troops and civilians have been mobilized throughout the nation, practicing invasion drills as well as conducting marches.

Cuba & US Relations Update: New Talks End After a Day, Both Sides Agree to 'Maintain Communication'

The latest round of talks between U.S. and Cuban negotiators ended after just one day on Tuesday, and participants did not disclose how much progress they had made in their attempt to restore diplomatic relations between Havana and Washington.

Venezuela News: Nicolas Maduro Now Has Power to Rule by Decree

President Maduro was given the power to rule by decree until the end of 2015. Though the ruling party views it as a necessity in the face of U.S. aggression, the opposition says it only gives President Maduro more power and distracts the people.

Venezuela Conducts Military Exercises, Claiming U.S. Sanctions an 'Imminent Danger'

Around 100,000 members of the armed forces of Venezuela will be occupied with ten days of exercises that employ shoulder-fired missiles, fighter planes, and armored trucks.

Wynton Marsalis: Jazz Legend Cancels Venezuela Concert Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.

Jazz legend and Wyton Marsalis is canceling his trip to Venezuela. Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis canceled his trip to Venezuela. The multiple Grammy-winning trumpeter was scheduled to perform on Friday with the Venezuelan-based Simón Bolívar Orchestra.

Cuba News: Amid US Sanctions, Caribbean Country Pledges 'Unconditional Support' to Venezuela

Relations between the United States and Cuba may have warmed since the two countries announced plans to restore full diplomatic ties in December, but Havana did not hold back on Tuesday when it called new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, its closest ally, "arbitrary and aggressive,"

Obama Executive Order on Venezuela: President Obama Executive Order Bans Venezuela Government Officials in US, Transfer of Goods

President Barack Obama issued an executive order Monday addressing the “unusual and extraordinary threat” by Venezuela towards U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Venezuela Supermarket: Finger Scanners Installed to Reduce Food Hoarding

Faced with food shortages and an uncertain economy, Venezuela, as part a plan to initiate the rationing of food, will install 20,000 fingerprint scanners at supermarkets across the socialist country.

MLB & Immigration News: Cuban Players Seeking Major League Baseball Career No Longer Need License to Play From US Government

Cuban-born baseball players wanting to play in the MLB have a much easier task than ever before. No longer will they have to obtain a license from OFAC or the US government. Instead, a sworn statement will be required by players, and this will speed up the process tremendously.

Sen. Marco Rubio Says it is a 'Badge of Honor' to be Banned From Venezuela by Nicolas Maduro

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio announced that he is honored to be part of a long list of U.S diplomats and lawmakers who have been officially banned from traveling to Venezuela by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela-U.S. Relations: Number of U.S. Diplomats in Venezuela to Be Reduced, New Visa Requirements Also Coming

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wants fewer U.S. diplomats working in the country and has announced measures to limit the number working in the U.S. Embassy.

New York Yankees News & Rumors: 5 Free Agent Pitchers Yankees Could Consider Signing This Offseason

The New York Yankees are trying to avoid missing the MLB baseball postseason for the third consecutive season. While hitting remains an issue, the Bronx Bombers must address their rotating by adding quality pitchers. Latin Post lists five free agent pitchers who could help the Yankees.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Calls for the Arrest of Opposition Leaders, Air Force Officers

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro recently ordered to arrest Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma, several opposition leaders and senior Venezuelan Air Force officers.

MLB News: Roughly 75 Cuban Baseball Players Look to Join Major League Baseball Including Hector Olivera, Andy Ibanez & Yadier Alvarez

Cuba is one home to some of the best baseball players in the world today. Although past government intervention has blocked many Cuban players from seeking a professional career in Major League Baseball, we may soon see a lot of talented Cuban baseball players heading to the United States.

Venezuela Protests News 2015: Protesters Take Streets in Multiple Cities as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Condemns Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old Boy

Venezuelans took to the streets to protest the death of Kluibert Roa Venezuelans have taken to the streets in the wake of the shooting death of a teenager during a demonstration against President Nicolas Maduro's government.

Venezuela Protests News 2015: Police Officer Arrested After Reportedly Shooting 14-Year-Old Boy With a Shotgun [Video]

Venezuelan police shot a 14-year-old high school student in the head during anti-government protests in the state of Tachira. The teenager’s death continues to fuel the fire against the government; however, the police officer has been arrested.