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Edgar Ramirez Begs People to Get COVID Vaccines After 5 Loved Ones Die

Actor Edgar Ramirez is pushing for more people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 after losing five loved ones to COVID-19 this year.
Venezuelan Couple Rescues Injured Sloths, Nurses Animals Back to Health at Home Shelter

Couple in Venezuela Rescues Injured Sloths, Nurses Animals Back to Health at Home Shelter

The Venezuelan couple, who rescued an injured sloth a year ago, has opened a shelter for vulnerable animals in Caracas, Venezuela.
Colombia President Ivan Duque’s Helicopter Hit by Gunfire Near Venezuela Border

Colombia President Ivan Duque’s Helicopter Hit by Gunfire Near Venezuela Border

A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque was hit by gunfire while the aircraft was flying near the border with Venezuela on Friday.

Copa America 2021: Bolivia and Chile Announce More COVID-19 Positive Football Players, Staff Amid Tournament

More COVID positive patients rise, related to Copa America, as Bolivia and Chile announced cases from their team.

Copa America: Brazil Opens Football League With a Win Against Venezuela

Brazil scored 3-0 against Venezuela, sealing their win on Copa America 2021. The match happened at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia.

Copa America 2021: 12 Players, Staff Of Venezuela Football Team Tested Positive for COVID-19

Twelve players and staff from Venezuela football team tested positive for COVID, the day before the match against Brazil in Copa America 2021.
Smugglers Drop Mom, 2 Kids From Atop 30-Foot Border Wall by Rope: Border Patrol

Smugglers Drop Mom, 2 Kids From Atop 30-Foot Border Wall by Rope: Border Patrol

Border patrol agents witnessed smugglers lowering a woman and two children on a section of a 30-foot border wall last Thursday.
Pro-Choice Demonstrations in Latin America on International Safe Abortion Day

Rape of 13-year-old Girl in Venezuela Sparks Debate on Legalizing Abortion

Together with her mother, the 13-year-old pregnant girl sought out a doctor but the medical practitioner warned her that could put her life in danger. But a concerned former teacher of the girl provided pills that induced an abortion.
Nicolas Maduro Offers Oil to Pay for COVID Vaccines

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro Offers Oil to Pay for COVID Vaccines

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has presented an alternative way to pay for COVID-19 vaccines as his country faces a second wave of coronavirus.
Venezuelan Migrants Given Temporary Status, Allowing Thousands to Work and Live Legally in the U.S.

320,000 Venezuelan Migrants Allowed to Work, Live Legally in U.S. Under Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. government is allowing hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans the chance to stay and work in the U.S. legally, given the temporary protected status.
Venezuelan Migrants Stranded in Bogota as Maduro Restricts Returns During Coronavirus Pandemic

Venezuela to Use Russian, Chinese Coronavirus Vaccines

Venezuela is planning to use Russian and Chinese vaccines for its citizens, said President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday.

Venezuela Accuses US of Provocation as US Navy Ship Sails Near Coast in 'Freedom of Navigation' Operation

The move comes a day after an Iranian ship docked at the Latin American country's port. Vladimir Padrino, the Venezuela Defense Minister, accused the United States of "provocation" after a navy ship sailed near the South American country's coast earlier this week as part of its "freedom of navigation" operation.

Narco-Terrrorism: Former Ally of President Maduro Was Charged for Flooding Cocaine in US

Former lawmaker and ally of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro was charged in New York City for the alleged conspiracy of flooding cocaine in the U.S.

A Dollar for Half a Pint: In Venezuela, Record Gasoline Prices Make It Out Of Reach

In Venezuela, residents have to line up for days for a slim chance of getting a few pints of gasoline following years of economic collapse and hyperinflation.

Cuban Doctors Explain How the Maduro Administration Coerced Venezuelan Voters Through Medical Missions

Among the many issues that threaten Nicolás Maduro’s legitimacy as Venezuelan president now includes accounts of Cuban doctors that explain how their medical missions involved methods of coercion in favor of the country’s Socialist Party.

Advisers from Venezuela's Opposition Quit After Failed Maduro 'Kidnapping Operation'

Juan Guaido's advisers resigned from their positions following a failed invasion plot to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela Prison Riot: Over 100 Prisoners Dead or Injured, Guards Allegedly Opened Fire

Venezuelan Prison Observatory rights group provided the latest figures of dead and wounded prisoners at Los Llanos Prison Center in Guanare City, Venezuela.

In Venezuela, Patients Lie in Pools of Blood, Pregnant Women and Infants Are Left to Die

In Venezuela, the hospitals have little to no medicine left. The number of medical equipment in care facilities remain sparse. Their medical facilities are crumbling, with some completely abandoned.

Venezuela Deletes Evidence and Arrests Reporters Covering COVID-19, What Are They Hiding?

The country's law allows the government to arbitrarily arrest independent journalists on charges of "advocacy of hatred" and "instigating hate and violence across media."

US Denies Involvement in Latest Attempt at Ousting Venezuelan President

Despite claims by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. President and the Defense Secretary have denied allegations of any involvement of the country in the Sunday operation to oust him from office.

2 US 'Terrorists' Were Captured in Failed Attempt to Remove Maduro, Says Venezuela

The embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro revealed authorities captured two U.S. citizens among a group of 13 'terrorists' on Monday. The mercenaries were reportedly attempting to capture the socialist leader.