Venezuelan Parliament Declares Trinidad’s Prime Minister Persona Non Grata
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Venezuela’s National Assembly has unanimously declared Kamla Persad-Bissessar
October 29, 2025Section
Venezuela News in English
Venezuela news in English from The Rio Times — Caracas politics, economy, oil and migration.
After U.S. Destroyer Visit, Venezuela Freezes Trinidad Gas Ties, Upending Caribbean Energy
A four-day visit by a U.S. destroyer to Trinidad and Tobago has triggered the most serious rupture in Caribbean energy...
October 28, 2025
Latin America Is Aging Before It Gets Rich — And Markets Must Adapt
Latin America is getting old fast. The share of people 65 and over is set to jump from 10% to...
October 27, 2025
U.S. Sends Supercarrier Off Venezuela, Testing Neighbors’ Resolve From Brazil to Trinidad
The United States has redirected the USS Gerald R. Ford, its newest and most capable aircraft carrier, toward the Caribbean
October 27, 2025
Latin America’s Slow Grind: A Small 2025 Lift, Big Problems Still in the Way
Latin America and the Caribbean just got a modest upgrade: regional growth is now expected at 2.4% in 2025
October 24, 2025
U.S. Moves Elite Forces to the Caribbean, Intensifying Tensions With Colombia and Venezuela
U.S. moves elite troops and raises tensions with Colombia and Venezuela. Elements of America’s 160th Special Operations Aviation
October 24, 2025
Venezuela Positions 5,000 Igla-S Missiles: Maduro’s Bold Deterrence Signal to U.S. Forces
At a ceremony in Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela has more than 5,000 Igla-S shoulder-fired missiles positioned
October 23, 2025
Pacific Strikes, Fragile Ties: U.S. Boat Attacks Test Colombia And The Rules Of War At Sea
Two explosions on the Eastern Pacific in less than a day—both aimed at small craft the United States says were...
October 23, 2025
Latin America’s M&A Reset: Fewer Deals, Bigger Bets in Q3 2025
Latin America just delivered a counter-intuitive quarter: fewer mergers and acquisitions, but much more money at stake.
October 22, 2025