Venezuela Reopens Borders with Colombia and Brazil After Security Closure
Venezuela reopened its border crossings with Colombia and Brazil on Monday. This move came after a temporary closure implemented as...
January 14, 2025Section
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Venezuela Shuts Brazil Border Until Monday Amid Political Turmoil
Venezuela closed its border with Brazil until Monday. The Venezuelan government made this decision as political tensions rise. The Brazilian...
January 11, 2025
Israel Recognizes González as Venezuela’s Legitimate President Amid Crisis
Israel has become the eleventh nation to recognize Edmundo González as Venezuela's legitimate president. The announcement came on January 10,...
January 11, 2025
Maduro Begins Disputed Third Term as Venezuela’s President
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for his third term as Venezuela's President on January 10 2025 following a highly contested....
January 10, 2025
Trump Recognizes González as Venezuela’s President-Elect
Donald Trump, the incoming U.S. president, has taken a clear stance on Venezuela's political situation. He recognized Edmundo González as...
January 10, 2025
Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Brief Detention Sparks International Outcry
María Corina Machado a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure faced a brief detention on January 9 2025. Coverage and analysis from...
January 10, 2025
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Detained Amid Protests
María Corina Machado a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader was detained on Thursday after participating in protests. Analysis from The Rio...
January 9, 2025
Canada Throws Support Behind González Urrutia One Day Before Maduro’s Inauguration
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, Mélanie Joly, has made a bold move in Venezuelan politics. On January 9, just one day...
January 9, 2025
Maduro Mobilizes Military Forces Ahead of Controversial Inauguration
Nicolás Maduro has ordered a military and police mobilization throughout Venezuela as he prepares for his inauguration. Analysis from The...
January 8, 2025