Venezuela

US to use Iranian fuel sale proceeds to aid terror victims

The US government in August seized 1.1 million barrels of fuel from four Iranian tankers that were en route to Venezuela. The fuel has since been sold, and officials say the proceeds will go to a special fund for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.

UK court overturns move to recognise Venezuela opposition leader

The Court of Appeals has set aside July's High Court judgement, which found that Britain's recognition of opposition leader Juan Guaido as "constitutional interim president of Venezuela" was conclusive.

Venezuela's Maduro blasts US in UN speech

The speech marks Nicolas Maduro’s return to the world stage after his absence last year as political tumult embroiled the country.

UN: Maduro security forces committed crimes against humanity in Venezuela

There was no immediate response by Maduro's government to the report, based on more than 270 interviews with victims, witnesses, former officials and lawyers, and confidential documents.

Guaido urges military to back Venezuela poll boycott

Opposition leader Juan Guaido urges military leadership to join a "unity pact" of opposition forces to block the holding of December 6 legislative elections in a bid to pressurise President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela's Maduro pardons over 100 opposition politicians

President Nicolas Maduro also pardoned dozens of lawmakers of opposition leader Juan Guaido who have been accused of conspiring against his government, as the country heads toward parliamentary elections scheduled for December.

Turkey delivers Covid-19 aid to Venezuela amid FM visit to boost ties

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visits Caracas to sign some agreements and mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

US seizes four Iranian fuel tankers bound to Venezuela

US Justice Department accused Iran of "forcibly" boarding an unrelated ship after the four tankers were seized "in an apparent attempt to recover the seized petroleum."

Venezuela jails two US ex-Green Berets over failed attack

The two former US special forces soldiers have been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

UK court blocks Maduro's access to Venezuelan gold at Bank of England

A judge in London has said the British government had "unequivocally recognised" opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's president, in a battle over gold bullion held at the Bank of England.

Venezuela to hold parliamentary elections in December

Candidates will contest an expanded number of seats in the new legislature, which will increase from 167 to 277, said Indira Alfonzo, the president of the recently appointed National Electoral Council announced.

Maduro gives EU ambassador 72 hours to leave Venezuela

Relations have been tense since 2017 when Venezuela became the first Latin American country to receive sanctions from the EU, including an arms embargo.