Venezuela's government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
Venezuelaโs government has announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolรกs Maduro.
Venezuelan opposition calls on US to cancel oil company licenses to pressure Maduro
Venezuelaโs main opposition coalition has urged the U.S. to cancel licenses for Chevron and other energy companies.
Striking out 12, Taiwan defeats Venezuela 4-1 in the Little League World Series semifinal
Taiwan beat Venezuela 4-1 in the championship game of the international bracket at the Little League World Series.
Venezuela will order opposition leader to testify in latest crackdown following disputed election
Venezuelaโs government will order former opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzรกlez to provide sworn testimony in an ongoing investigation into what it considers attempts to spread panic in the South American country by contesting the results of last monthโs presidential election.
Houston-area Venezuelans take part in global day of protest against President Nicholas Maduro
Thousands of Venezuelans, including those with ties to the United States for decades, are taking part in a global day of protest.
Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election
As thousands of people demonstrate across Venezuela, opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzรกlez has announced that his campaign has the proof it needs to show he won the countryโs disputed election whose victory electoral authorities handed to President Nicolรกs Maduro.
Venezuela opposition leader provides hope for many, even though she isn't on the presidential ballot
Maria Corina Machado has walked highways, sought shelter in supportersโ homes and seen her closest collaborators detained and persecuted as she crisscrossed Venezuela ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
Venezuelan opposition voters band to safeguard election, warning of the ruling party's tricks
Unlike previous elections in Venezuela, thousands of supporters of the typically fractured opposition have agreed to organize, mobilize and support voters during the highly anticipated July 28 presidential contest.
Venezuela arrests security chief for opposition leader days ahead of presidential vote
Officials in Venezuela have arrested the head of security for the countryโs top opposition leader, a little more than a week before President Nicolรกs Maduro faces a tough reelection.
How does Venezuela's presidential election work?
Venezuelaโs government faces its toughest electoral test in decades in a July 28 presidential election, which could give President Nicolas Maduro another six years in power or end the self-described socialist policies that once successfully boosted anti-poverty programs but whose sustained mismanagement later pushed the country into an ongoing economic crisis.
โMurderer!โ Jocelyn Nungarayโs family lashes out at second Venezuelan man accused of killing Houston girl
During Johan Jose Martรญnez Rangel's first court appearance, prosecutors also claimed he initially denied doing anything but it was later revealed he tied the 12-year-old's legs and told Franklin Pena to dump her body in the water.
Millions baking across the US as heat prolongs misery with little relief expected
A relentless heat wave continues to bake most of the U.S., with numerous areas expected to see record-breaking temperatures.
Hundreds of asylum-seekers are camped out near Seattle. There's a vacant motel next door
A cluster of tarp-covered tents in a grassy lot south of Seattle highlights the strain facing many communities are facing.
US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades
The Biden administration has reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela in a rebuke to President Nicolas Maduroโs attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation.
Venezuelan government, allies and other groups propose more than 20 dates for presidential election
A proposal meant to guide electoral authorities in setting the date for Venezuelaโs presidential election includes more than 20 potential options ranging from as soon as mid-April through early December.
Collapse of illegal gold mine in Venezuela lays bare feelings of abandonment in rural communities
The collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in a remote area of central Venezuela has laid bare the sense of abandonment that plagues communities across the South American country.
At least 14 confirmed dead after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapses in Venezuela
Officials in Venezuela say at least 14 people are confirmed dead from the collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela.
Human rights groups in Venezuela demand release of prominent detained attorney and activist
Representatives of several human rights organizations have held a press conference demanding the immediate release of a prominent attorney and activist detained last week.
US government pulls some of Venezuela's sanctions relief after court blocks opposition candidate
The U.S. government has pulled back part of the sanctions relief it granted Venezuela last year, following through on its threat after the South American countryโs highest court blocked the presidential candidacy of an opposition leader.
US delegation is meeting with Mexico's government for talks on the surge of migrants at the border
A top U.S. delegation is meeting with Mexico's president about a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.
Colombian judge orders prison for 2 suspects in the kidnapping of parents of Liverpool soccer player
Two suspects in the kidnapping of the parents of Liverpool soccer player Luis Dรญaz were ordered sent to prison by a judge, according to Colombiaโs Prosecutorโs Office, which accused one of the men of being the link to a person close to the family who provided information about the victims.
Illegal border crossings into the US drop in October after a 3-month streak of increases
U.S. authorities say illegal border crossings from Mexico fell 14% in October from a month earlier, following three months of big increases.
Federal judge orders immigration agents to stop removing Texasโ concertina wire on the border
Border Patrol agents have cut through the stateโs wire to free migrants or take them into custody. Judge Alia Moses will hear arguments from Texas and the Biden administration next week to determine whether her temporary order will continue past Nov. 13.
Venezuela's attorney general opens investigation against opposition presidential primary organizers
Venezuelaโs chief prosecutor has announced a criminal investigation into organizers of a presidential primary election held over the weekend.
Venezuelans become largest nationality for illegal border crossings as September numbers surge
Venezuelans became the largest nationality arrested for illegally crossing the U.S. border last month, replacing Mexicans for the first time on record.
Venezuela's opposition is holding primary to pick challenger for Maduro in 2024 presidential rival
A faction of Venezuelaโs opposition is set to pick its candidate for next yearโs presidential election.
Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights
Some migrants say the U.S. governmentโs plan to restart deportation flights to Venezuela in the coming days won't stop them from continuing their journeys.
Migrants pass quickly through once impenetrable Darien jungle as governments scramble for answers
Rain-swollen rivers only briefly slowed the otherwise uninterrupted flow of migrants through this jungle-covered border of Colombia and Panama and by midweek another 2,000 bedraggled migrants stumbled out of the Darien jungle.
Mexico agrees to deport migrants after El Paso reaches โbreaking pointโ
Mexican immigration officials said they will negotiate with five countriesโ governments to ensure they will take back their citizens. The agreement was announced after shelters in El Paso said they are over capacity.
Chicago to move migrants from police stations to tent camps before winter under mayor's plan
Nearly 1,600 migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. will be relocated from Chicago police stations to winterized camps with massive tents under a plan by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Small but mighty Curacao back in position to make a big run at the Little League World Series
Coming back to the Little League World Series after losing last yearโs title game, Curacao doesnโt just want to be good for its size.
Pollution in Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo threatens life in one of the world's oldest lakes
The fishermen of Lake Maracaibo say they face their worst nightmare everyday as fish stocks decline and pollution degrades the health of this great freshwater lake, one of the oldest โ and largest โ in the world.
Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela's powerful leader
Leaders of Venezuelaโs fractured opposition are shaking votersโ hands and promising โ yet again โ that they will defeat President Nicolรกs Maduro at the ballot box.
As Title 42 ends, cities along Texas border anticipate surge of migrants seeking political asylum
Title 42, the controversial pandemic-era immigration policy is set to expire on Thursday.
'Risk it all': Migration rises ahead of end to asylum rules
A recent increase of migrants in the Brownsville, Texas, area of the U.S.-Mexico border is highlighting immigration challenges as the U.S. prepares for the end of a coronavirus pandemic-era policy that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Astrosโ Jose Altuve to undergo right thumb surgery following hit-by-pitch during World Baseball Classic
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will undergo surgery on his right thumb following his injury during the World Baseball Classic Saturday evening.
Altuve may be out 'a while' due to hand injury, Baker says
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve seems headed for a lengthy stint on the injured list after being hit on the hand with a pitch while playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
Cuba beats Australia, reaches 1st WBC semifinal since 2006
Cuba advanced to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time since 2006 with a 4-3 win over Australia as Alfredo Despaigne hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and Yoelkis Guibert followed with a two-run single in three-run fifth inning.
Illegal border crossings plunge among Cubans, Nicaraguans
The Biden administration says U.S. authorities have seen a 97% decline in illegal border crossings by migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela since Mexico began accepting those expelled under a public health order.
Business trusted most in a more polarized world, report says
People worldwide are more gloomy about their economic prospects than ever before and trust business far more than governments, nonprofits and the media in an increasingly divided world.
How will asylum work after Title 42 ends? No one knows yet
The Biden administration has been conspicuously silent about how migrants who plan to claim asylum should enter the United States when Trump-era limits end, fueling rumors, confusion and doubts about its readiness.
Biden eases Venezuela sanctions as opposition talks resume
The Biden administration is easing some oil sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to support newly restarted negotiations between the Venezuelan government and its opposition.
Border Patrol reports 2.4 million migrant arrests at southwest border this year, the most ever
The historic pace of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has fueled Republicansโ focus on the crisis, but despite the efforts of Gov. Greg Abbottโs Operation Lone Star, encounters in Texas have increased.
US migrant policy 'bucket of cold water' to some Venezuelans
Venezuelan Gilbert Fernรกndez still plans to cross the dangerous Dariรฉn jungle into Panama headed over land toward the U.S. despite Washington's announcement that it will grant conditional humanitarian permits only to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants arriving by air.
Survivors of Venezuelan mudslide bury dead, look for missing
A day after burying his mother, Rafael Negrรญn has carried the coffin of his aunt who also died in floods and landslides in central Venezuela that killed at least 43 people and left dozens missing.
Rain-fueled landslide sweeps through Venezuela town; 22 dead
Authorities say a landslide fueled by flooding and days of torrential rain has swept through a town in central Venezuela, leaving at least 22 people dead as it dragged mud, rocks and trees through neighborhoods.
Bexar County sheriff launches investigation into Florida flying migrants to Marthaโs Vineyard
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered two flights to send migrants recruited in San Antonio to the tony Massachusetts vacation spot, a move that drew outrage after some migrants later said they were misled into getting on the planes.
Caribbean storm likely to gain force, hit Central America
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a storm that has hurled rain on the southern Caribbean and the northern shoulder of South America is expected to hit Central America as a tropical storm over the weekend and eventually develop into a hurricane over the Pacific.
Biden, leaders reach migration pact despite attendance flap
President Joe Biden and other Western Hemisphere leaders have announced what is being billed as a roadmap for countries to host large numbers of migrants and refugees.
Biden renews Chevron license to bypass Venezuela sanctions
The Biden administration has renewed a license partially exempting Chevron from sanctions on Venezuela so it can keep operating in the oil-rich, socialist-run nation.
Top U.S. border official says busing migrants out of Texas complicates federal officialsโ jobs
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner said Gov. Greg Abbott isnโt coordinating with the agency as Texas sends migrants far from their immigration proceedings.
Daughter of imprisoned Citgo executive feels renewed hope for her father after his colleaguesโ release
The daughter of an imprisoned Citgo executive feels a renewed hope her father and his colleagues will soon be released. On Monday, one member of the so-called โCitgo 6โฒ was released from a Venezuelan prison following negotiations between the U.S. government and President Nicolas Maduroโs regime.
Pariahs no more? US reaches out to oil states as prices rise
Three checkered oil regimes that President Joe Biden and past U.S. leaders have spectacularly snubbed โ Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran โ are the targets of U.S. outreach as global fuel prices hit dizzying highs during the Ukraine crisis.
Possible Russia oil embargo drives US outreach to Venezuela
Senior U.S. officials secretly traveled to Venezuela over the weekend in a risky bid to unfreeze hostile relations with Vladimir Putinโs top ally in Latin America, a top oil exporter whose re-entry into U.S. energy markets could mitigate the fallout at the pump from a possible oil embargo on Russia.
Venezuela: Petition fell short in seeking Maduro recall vote
Venezuelaโs National Electoral Council says an opposition petition drive seeking to force a recall referendum against President Nicolรกs Maduro fell far short of the signatures needed.
Opposition candidate wins in Venezuela's cradle of Chavismo
Voters in the home state of Venezuelaโs late President Hugo Chรกvez have picked an opposition candidate for governor in a closely watched special election called after the contender representing that faction in Novemberโs regular contest was retroactively disqualified as he was ahead in the vote count.
Russia struggles to meet global orders for Sputnik V vaccine
Millions from Latin America to the Middle East are waiting for promised doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine due to manufacturing problems and other issues.
Tankerโs impossible voyage signals new sanction evasion ploy
The Cyprus-flagged oil tanker Berlina was drifting near the Caribbean island of Dominica when the safety signals it's required to transmit showed it stopping in its tracks and turning 180 degrees in just two minutes.
โStep in the right directionโ: Family members relieved after โCitgo 6โฒ moved from prison to house arrest
Two family members of the โCitgo 6โณ found out late Friday that their loved ones are now on house arrest.
Venezuela gives US oilmen house arrest in gesture to Biden
Six American oil executives jailed in Venezuela more than three years ago on corruption charges have been granted house arrest in a gesture of goodwill toward the Biden administration as it reviews its policy toward the politically turbulent South American country.
Venezuelan children pick through garbage for food, valuables
(AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)BARQUISIMETO โ For some children in Venezuela, garbage is the main source of their livelihood. AdWaste has been drastically reduced during the pandemic, particularly food from homes, restaurants and wholesale markets. That was trash was coveted by garbage pickers in Barquisimeto, once a thriving agro-industrial city where food waste was notable. But for many who stayed โ adults and children alike โ rummaging through garbage in search of food scraps or valuable items has become an increasingly common activity. Longtime garbage pickers are finding โequal or lessโ usable garbage because more people are competing for it, Garcรญa said.
Despite guilty verdict, families continue to fight for the release of imprisoned oil executives
A Venezuelan judge recently found six oil executives guilty of corruption charges in a case that began in November 2017. Family members of the former Citgo executives were stunned by the verdict and vowed to continue fighting for the menโs release. In the letter, Zambrano appeared optimistic the trial would show none of the men did anything wrong. (KPRC)Forseth said a single judge rendered verdict and punishment at the conclusion of a trial where access was tightly controlled. We continue to pray for them and their families and hope for a resolution that will lead to their prompt release.
US to use Iranian fuel sale proceeds to aid terror victims
The Trump administration plans to use proceeds from the sale of fuel confiscated from Iranian tankers to benefit victims of terrorism, officials announced Thursday. The U.S. 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. The Trump administration has had a decidedly contentious relationship with Iran, announcing last month that it had restored all United Nations sanctions that had been eased under the 2015 nuclear deal. Last week, officials accused Iran of election interference through the distribution of threatening emails to Democratic voters in multiple states.
The Latest: UMass to play football this fall, reversing call
(AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___UMass says it will play football this fall, reversing an August decision to postpone the season until the spring. One of few independents in the Football Bowl Subdivision, the school says it will start in mid-October. Games still need to be scheduled, which could be a challenge because most leagues are playing a limited number of nonconference games, if any. UMass was an occasional power in Division I-AA, now known as the Football Championship Subdivision, winning it all in 1998 and returning to the title game eight years later. Results show that โa number of our first-team squad have tested positive for COVID-19.โThose who tested positive will follow government self-isolation guidelines.
Member of Citgo 6 oil executives jailed in Venezuela is feared to be sick with coronavirus
MIAMI An American oil executive jailed in Venezuela has been out of contact with relatives and attorneys for nearly a week and his family fears he could be suffering from the coronavirus. Since then, his lawyers and family have been unable to obtain information about his whereabouts, said John Pereira. His fellow cellmates who worked under Pereira at Citgo told loved ones that guards on Wednesday removed Pereira's clothes and medicine from the Caracas prison where the men are being held. The other men who remain jailed in Caracas' famed Helicoide prison are Tomeu Vadell and brothers Alirio and Jose Luis Zambrano. The Maduro government in June released photos and video of the men in orange prison garb exercising and appearing in otherwise good health.
The Latest: India reports another 67,000 coronavirus cases
(AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)NEW DELHI India has reported more than 67,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, raising the countrys number of reported infections to 3.2 million with 1.5 million reported infections coming this month alone. New reported infections dropped to around 61,000 on Monday and Tuesday, but picked up again in the past 24 hours. ___BEIJING China has suspended a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai for a week after passengers on board tested positive for coronavirus. Oahu has seen a surge in daily positive cases. ___MELBOURNE, Australia Australias hard-hit Victoria state on Wednesday recorded one of its deadliest days of the pandemic despite new COVID-19 infections continuing to trend down.
Virus hits Venezuelan city, raising fears of broader crisis
Health authorities tested people arriving at the market as a preventive measure to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus. In two other hospitals, the Chiquinquir and Adolfo Pons, beds for virus patients have been set up in outpatient examination areas, a nurse said. Dr. William Barrientos, a surgeon and opposition legislator, said 20 small and midsized hotels in Maracaibo are being used as quarantine centers for suspected virus patients. Health workers told AP she had been infected by a virus patient. Health experts and human rights groups have been called for more international aid for Venezuela's health system because of the virus.