Venezuela

Donald Trump at United Nations General Assembly

Politics

Iran and Venezuela lead attack on Donald Trump, the 'new Hitler' of global politics

Iran says Trump's "shameless and ignorant remarks" demonstrate his lack of "knowledge and awareness".

Sep 20, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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Human Rights

Crimes against humanity may have occurred in Venezuela, UN warns

Security forces accused of excessive violence as Venezuela faces anti-government unrest.

Sep 11, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Politics

The real problem with Jeremy Corbyn's vacuous statement about violence in Venezuela

There's no moral equivalence between Maduro's authoritarian state and people fighting against it.

Aug 8, 2017

By James Bloodworth

Jeremy Corbyn

Politics

Oil and gas companies pull foreign personnel out of Venezuela

Total, Repsol and Chevron among companies withdrawing staff in the wake of deteriorating security situation.

Aug 8, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Politics

Maduro promises 'maximum penalty' for 'US-backed' attack on Venezuela army base

Two of the attackers were killed in a firefight with soldiers, while eight were arrested, including at least three from the military.

Aug 7, 2017

By David Sim

Conflict Pictures

Politics

From Trump to Maduro to Modi – we're an inch away from democratic totalitarianism

These could be the last days of liberal democracy. Be very afraid.

Aug 4, 2017

By Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

Donald Trump

Venezuela Maduro constitutional assembly vote

Human Rights

Labour spokesman says US is wrong to slap sanctions on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro

Chris Williamson believes Donald Trump's administration should call for talks instead.

Aug 3, 2017

By Ian Silvera

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Politics

Labour condemns bloodshed in Venezuela as MPs urge Jeremy Corbyn to speak out

President Nicolas Maduro is facing increasing pressure from the international community.

Aug 2, 2017

By Ian Silvera

Jeremy Corbyn

Former Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma Arrested

Politics

Trump holds Maduro responsible for safety of 2 seized Venezuelan opposition leaders

Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma, who had been under house arrest, were taken to Ramo Verde military prison.

Aug 2, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Politics

Ken Livingstone blames Venezuelan 'elite' for crisis as he backs Nicolas Maduro

"America has got a long record of undermining any left-wing government as well."

Aug 1, 2017

By Ian Silvera

Jeremy Corbyn

Diplomacy

US cracks down on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro after 'illegitimate' election

'Maduro is a dictator who disregards the will of the Venezuelan people' Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said.

Jul 31, 2017

By James Tennent

Oil Futures Drop to New Lows on Global Growth and Oil Glut Concerns

Commodities

Oil hits 2-month high as Donald Trump mulls sanctions on Venezuela

Selected Opec and non-Opec producers to meet again in a bid to improve compliance with cuts as Washington targets Opec member.

Jul 31, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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Politics

Maduro's hollow victory: The end of democracy in Venezuela or the start of a revolution?

Venezuela's new constituent assembly allows President Maduro to silence his enemies. But the opposition won't just go away.

Jul 31, 2017

By David Sim

Politics Pictures

Venezuela Goes To Polls As Opposition Boycotts Nicolas Maduro's Socialist Power-Grab

Society

Venezuela: Youth opposition leader killed in violent election clashes

Critics accuse President Nicolás Maduro of trying to seize powers with a new constituent assembly.

Jul 31, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Politics

Politician and teenagers among 10 dead as violence mars Venezuela's Maduro-led ballot

Explosion hits police officers on motorbikes in the capital, Caracas.

Jul 30, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Politics

Venezuela goes to polls as opposition boycotts Nicolas Maduro's socialist power-grab

Oil-rich South American state faces more political and economic turmoil.

Jul 30, 2017

By Ian Silvera

Donald Trump

Politics

Will Labour and Jeremy Corbyn break their silence over Venezuela?

Last statement on the Labour press website relating to the country was in 2014.

Jul 28, 2017

By Ian Silvera

Politics

Seven more killed in anti-Maduro protests as Venezuela braces for Sunday's 'dictatorship' vote

There are conflicting reports about the exact death toll since protests began in April – but it is over 100.

Jul 28, 2017

By David Sim

Politics Pictures

Politics

US imposes sanctions on 13 Venezuelan officials as Maduro moves to rewrite constitution

Among those targeted are high-ranking military officers, whose US assets have been frozen.

Jul 27, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Politics

'My music is not to be used as propaganda': Despacito singer lashes out at Venezuela's Maduro

The reworked lyrics of the global hit promotes Venezuela government's plan for a controversial new citizen's assembly.

Jul 25, 2017

By Divya Kishore