Venezuela

Explainer: What is the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua?

The Tren de Aragua gang has been a key target of US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Venezuelan mining towns devoid of life after army operation

Venezuela is rich in gold, diamonds, bauxite and coltan, mostly located in the mining belt which is largely controlled by criminal gangs.

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua

The strike was announced by US President Donald Trump.

Venezuela deploys troops against illegal miners in key gold belt

Iraq conclude World Cup preparations with a defeat to Venezuela

Jun 9, 2026; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Iraq forward Ali al-Hamadi (9) kicks the ball against Venezuela during the first half at SeatGeek Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

IMF taps Alvaro Piris as new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports

A general view of Caracas, Venezuela January 10, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Venezuela’s Maduro adds Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer to US defence team

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, as he heads towards the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others in New York City, U.S., January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Venezuela's Rodriguez to discuss energy ties during India visit from June 3-7

FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez addresses the media, in Caracas, Venezuela April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

Venezuela opposition candidate who claimed 2024 win backs new vote

A placard depicting Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez is pictured ahead of a rally with members of the Venezuelan diaspora.

Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse

Inmates said they were peacefully protesting when prison staff opened fire and left some wounded.

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