Venezuela

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

Ian Silvera Aug 01, 2017

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

James Tennent Jul 31, 2017

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

Gaurav Sharma Jul 31, 2017

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

David Sim Jul 31, 2017

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

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 31, 2017

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

Brendan Cole Jul 30, 2017

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

Ian Silvera Jul 30, 2017

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

Ian Silvera Jul 28, 2017

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

David Sim Jul 28, 2017

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

Divya Kishore Jul 27, 2017

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

Divya Kishore Jul 25, 2017

Students and activists have cut down trees and dragged rubbish and furniture into the streets to form barriers.

David Sim Jul 20, 2017

US president called Maduro as "a bad leader who dreams of becoming a dictator".

Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 18, 2017

A 61-year-old woman was shot dead while waiting to vote in western Caracas city.

Divya Kishore Jul 17, 2017

More than 90 people have been killed, hundreds arrested and thousands injured since the unrest began at the start of April.

David Sim Jul 10, 2017

Maduro and Colombian leader Santos have clashed over Venezuela's economic collapse and other issues.

Shane Croucher Jul 07, 2017

Under Chavez's successor Maduro, Venezuela is sliding towards dictatorship after years of economic mismanagement.

James Bloodworth Jul 04, 2017

Fabian Urbina, 17, died of a gunshot wound after being shot in the chest by a member of the National Guard.

David Sim Jun 20, 2017

Freddie Woodman saves late penalty as Young Lions secure country's biggest international title since 1966.

George Flood Jun 11, 2017

The government said Neomar Lander, 17, died when a homemade mortar exploded in his hands. Opposition leaders said he was killed by a tear gas canister.

David Sim Jun 08, 2017

Nelson Moncada's murder comes as the country enters its third month of political unrest.

Divya Kishore Jun 03, 2017

The medical students, doctors and volunteers of the Green Cross First Aid Brigade have been hailed as heroes.

David Sim May 31, 2017

Julio Borges accused the company of 'making a buck off the suffering of the Venezuelan people'.

James Tennent May 29, 2017

Some 57 people have been killed in two months of protests against Nicolas Maduro's government.

David Sim May 25, 2017

The country has the largest stockpile of missiles in Latin America.

Isabelle Gerretsen May 22, 2017

Nicholas Maduro's government is under fire over an economy in freefall.

Brendan Cole May 18, 2017

At least three people, including two teenagers, have lost their lives in the state of Tachira in a week.

Divya Kishore May 18, 2017

The Warao people live in derelict buildings and tent camps and are forced to make a living by begging from passing motorists.

David Sim May 17, 2017

The latest weapon in the fight for democracy in Venezuela is the "Poopootov cocktail" – a play on the Molotov cocktail.

David Sim May 11, 2017

The Organisation of American States' secretary general has compared the country to a dictatorship.

Divya Kishore May 10, 2017