Nicolas Maduro
Venezuela Unilaterally Creates New State in Disputed Territory with Guyana
In a move likely to escalate tensions with neighboring Guyana, Venezuela's lawmakers, aligned with President Nicolas Maduro's government, have passed legislation to establish a new state within the disputed Essequibo region. The decision comes amidst a longstanding territorial dispute between the two nations, with the legal case pending in the UN International Court of Justice.
Fidan travels to Venezuela, Mexico after G20 in Brazil
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has embarked on a diplomatic tour of Latin America, visiting Venezuela following his participation in the G20 in Brazil, then journeying on to Mexico.
Maduro slams Milei after US seizes Venezuelan plane
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro lashed out at his Argentine counterpart Thursday, three days after the United States completed the seizure of a Venezuelan plane held in Buenos Aires since June 2022.
Chile ex-president Pinera dies in helicopter crash, aged 74
Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera, a billionaire tycoon who twice held the South American nation's top job, died Tuesday in a helicopter crash, his office said in a statement.
The 74-year-old Pinera often flew himself around in his own helicopter, and was a former shareholder in the country's national airline, with stakes in television and football, among other businesses.
Türkiye seeks to boost energy cooperation with Venezuela
Türkiye's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has traveled to Venezuela, where he held talks with high-government officials, including Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, to discuss cooperation in energy.
US reimposing some sanctions after Venezuela upholds candidate ban
The United States on Monday began reimposing sanctions on Venezuela by restricting its mining sector after the South American nation's top court upheld the disqualification of an opposition presidential hopeful.
British warship in Guyana waters, fanning tensions with Venezuela
A British warship arrived off the coast of Guyana on Friday, further fueling tensions over a territorial dispute with Venezuela, which has launched a major military exercise in response to what it termed an "unacceptable" threat.
Great Britain made a mess? Army deployed, aircrafts raised
The new phase came after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered the deployment of the military near the borders, both on land and at sea.
Venezuela, Guyana agree not to 'use force' to settle land dispute
The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana pledged after direct talks on Thursday not to resort to force to settle a long-simmering — and recently reheated — territorial dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region, a joint statement said.
Maduro assails US military support for Guyana ahead of border talks
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday that he views US military support of neighboring Guyana as a threat to resolving his nation's territorial claim there, and will bring it up in talks this week with his counterpart.
Maduro will meet Guyana President Irfaan Ali on Thursday in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.