Donald Trump says Venezuela crisis a `disgrace to humanity`
Venezuelan people suffering from a collapsing economy brought about by their government`s mismanagement.
May 19, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
Venezuela hopes no country hinders China's 'fantastic' Silk Road initiative
China`s Belt and Road initiative is 'fantastic' but obstacles could arise from some countries who see it as a potential threat, a senior official from Venezuela said on Sunday.
May 14, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
More protests planned in Venezuela as death toll reaches 32
University students in Venezuela will lead a fresh round of marches against President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, a day after police fired tear gas and protesters hurled Molotov cocktails in rallies against his plan to rewrite the constitution.
May 04, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro calls for new constitution
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday called for the creation of a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution.
May 02, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
Third person killed in Venezuela protests: Government
A third person, a man, was killed Monday raising the number of people killed in three weeks of massive demonstrations to 24, state television reported.
Apr 25, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
DNA: Venezuela is facing political and economic crisis - Watch video to know why
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro`s opponents took to the streets Thursday, upping the ante after deadly clashes in the beleaguered oil-rich nation.
Apr 21, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Venezuelans stage new mass demonstrations after deadly unrest
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's opponents took to the streets Thursday vowing a new day of huge protests, upping the ante after deadly clashes in the beleaguered oil-rich nation.
Apr 21, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Venezuela protests spread to poor areas, two more deaths amid unrest
Venezuelans in poor areas blocked streets and lit fires during scattered protests across the country on Tuesday night, and two people were killed during the growing unrest in the midst of a crippling economic crisis.
Apr 13, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
Violent clashes in Venezuela demanding dismissal of apex court justices
Thousands of protesters yesterday clashed for the fifth consecutive day with the security forces in the Venezuelan capital Caracas.
Apr 09, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Venezuela court drops bid to strip congress of power
Venezuela's Supreme Court today abandoned measures to seize power from the opposition-controlled legislature after the moves drew international condemnation and raised pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Apr 01, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
Donald Trump calls for release of Venezuela opposition leader
Leopoldo Lopez, the founder of Popular Will, is serving a 14-year prison term on charges of inciting unrest at anti-government protests that left 43 people dead in 2014.
Feb 16, 2017, 08:59 AM IST
US puts Venezuelan Vice President under 'kingpin' sanctions list
Tareck El Aissami was appointed Executive Vice President of Venezuela in January 2017.
Feb 14, 2017, 10:13 AM IST
Venezuela President threatens opposition over 'coup'
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has threatened his opponents would face "consequences" for their latest efforts to oust him, reviving his claim that he was the victim of a "coup" attempt.
Jan 11, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
Demonetisation: Venezuela cash crisis leads to loot, protests
Desperate Venezuelans looted delivery trucks and clashed with police Friday as a botched plan to introduce new banknotes left people without cash -- the latest shortage in a spiraling economic crisis.
Dec 17, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Venezuela extends border closing with Colombia, Brazil
Venezuela extended the closure of its borders with Colombia and Brazil for another 72 hours as part of a drive to fight what it calls criminals hoarding 100-bolivar banknotes.
Dec 16, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Venezuela closes border with Colombia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the closure of Venezuelan border with Colombia for 72 hours till Thursday to deal with the "mafias" operating and smuggling out Venezuelan currency.
Dec 13, 2016, 10:04 AM IST
OPEC move to cut production may adversely affect India
Amit Kapoor and Sankalp Sharma/IANS
Dec 08, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Nephews of Venezuela first lady guilty of US drug charges
Efrain Antonio Campo Flores and Francisco Flores de Freitas were arrested in Haiti in November and flown to New York by US Drug Enforcement Administration agents.
Venezuela's Maduro vows 'revolution' will continue
The Venezuelan opposition needs to understand that "the revolution is going to continue", President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday while urging his political foes to remain part of the dialogue the two sides began earlier this week.
Nov 04, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
Venezuela protests against Nicolas Maduro escalate, dozens injured
Despite sitting on the world`s biggest oil reserves, Venezuela is in the throes of a punishing recession that has many poor families skipping meals amid scarce food.
Oct 27, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
