Venezuela

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.

8 Killed After ‘Mercenaries’ Attack Coast, Venezuela Says

The Venezuelan government said it foiled a marine invasion by the "terrorist mercenaries" who tried to enter the country via speedboats from nearby Colombia. As a result, eight people were killed, and two apprehended.

Venezuela's President Hires America's Most-Wanted Drug Trafficker as Oil Minister

Venezuelan Nicolas Maduro appointed a powerful drug kingpin and cousin of the late president Hugo Chavez as oil minister amid massive fuel shortages across the nation.
To complete the school year’s third and final cycles remotely, a student would be required to use information technology and information and communications technology infrastructure which, unfortunately, are not existent in the country.

Is Remote Schooling Possible in Venezuela?

Carrying out the school year 2019 to 2020 school year's third and final cycles remotely would require the information technology and information and communications technology infrastructure.

Riots Flare Up in Venezuela’s Countryside Due to Food and Fuel Shortage

Dozens of people in Venezuela had a clash with the police authorities in the southern Bolivar state's countryside.

3 Latin American Countries Particularly Smashed by Oil Collapse Due to COVID-19 Crisis

Traders say, the costs of major Latin American crude grades plunged early this week after the crash in standard crude stocks, vexing a weak market that has already been weak, and has seen a small number of sales in April.

Inside Venezuela: Where People Can Only Afford Rotten Meat

Venezuela was once the most prominent country in Latin America. Today, its people struggle to buy a single gallon of milk.

From Liquor to Antiseptics: How a Venezuelan Distillery Is Responding to COVID-19

Santa Teresa Distillery responds to COVID-19 by making antiseptic alcohol instead of just rum. It is also donating most of its alcohol production to neighboring communities.