Venezuela

Deaths by lynching have increase six times in the past year as the country struggles with widespread crime and hunger.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 29, 2016

The development follows President Maduro's drive to fight what he calls criminals hoarding 100-bolivar banknotes.

Divya Kishore Dec 16, 2016

Venezuela was suspended from the Mercosur trade bloc this month due to its poor human rights record.

Divya Kishore Dec 15, 2016

They were arrested on several accusations of instigating violence and plotting against the socialist government.

Divya Kishore Dec 14, 2016

Over six billion 100-bolivar notes were in circulation in November, Central bank data says.

Divya Kishore Dec 12, 2016

Neither Opec nor US shale producers could land a winning blow in the fight for oil market dominance.

Gaurav Sharma Dec 06, 2016

A policeman died and at least 140 people were detained during protests which took place across the nation.

Alex Wheeler Oct 27, 2016

Maduro's opponents say Wednesday's protest is aimed at highlighting the 'dangerous situation' in the country.

Divya Kishore Oct 26, 2016

The two sides will meet on 30 October on the Caribbean island of Margarita.

Divya Kishore Oct 25, 2016

This comes after the electoral council suspended a signature drive for referendum to remove Maduro.

Divya Kishore Oct 24, 2016

From Mexico to Argentina, thousands of people took to the street to demand an end to gender-based violence.

Sofia Lotto Persio Oct 20, 2016

The award is named in honour of President Maduro's mentor and late socialist leader Hugo Chavez.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 08, 2016

Terming the current situation of the country as 'worst', Capriles said 80% of the Venezuelans wanted change.

Divya Kishore Oct 07, 2016

'We're very, very concerned for the people of Venezuela, for the level of conflict, starvation, lack of medicine, Kerry said.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 27, 2016

The first division team were accosted by the armed gang who stole cameras, laptops, clothes and even shoes.

William Watkinson Sep 20, 2016

Thousands filled the streets of Caracas in the biggest show of force the country has seen in years.

Alex Wheeler Sep 02, 2016

The government is accused of leading the country down the road to economic ruin.

Fiona Keating Sep 02, 2016

The country is adopting bio-coffins that come at one-fourth the cost of traditional caskets.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 27, 2016

Venezuelan President Maduro had closed the border in August 2015 in order to control smuggling.

Divya Kishore Aug 12, 2016

The Colombia-Venezuela border will remain open on 17 July for citizens to get access to essential goods.

Pavitra Dwibhashyam Jul 17, 2016

President Nicholas Maduro has instructed the armed forces to monitor long queues in case violence erupts.

Alex Wheeler Jul 15, 2016

Queues of people were filing over the Simon Bolivar bridge to reach neighbouring country.

Alex Wheeler Jul 11, 2016

Venezuela has been severely hit by low oil prices, which has led to a shortage in food and other supplies.

Divya Kishore Jul 11, 2016

Legal restrictions on abortions led many women to seek help from online forum Women on Web.

Ananya Roy Jun 23, 2016

Around 600,000 signatures were nullified by the electoral council earlier this month citing fraud.

Pavitra Dwibhashyam Jun 21, 2016

Argentina face Venezuela in the 2016 Copa America clash on Saturday. Find out how to follow the match live.

Naveen Ullal Jun 18, 2016

IBTimes UK brings you the schedule for the 2016 Copa America Centenario.

Naveen Ullal Jun 16, 2016

Riots continue in Venezuela where people are unable to buy basic items such as flour and rice.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 15, 2016

Riots and looting are routine in Venezuela as people are unable to buy basic items such as flour and rice.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 14, 2016

Mexico face Venezuela in the 2016 Copa America clash on Monday. Find out how to follow the match live.

Naveen Ullal Jun 13, 2016