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In the article, the author discusses political updates in Venezuela, particularly the alleged strategy of President Nicolás Maduro to ban strong opposition candidates to ensure his victory in the July 2024 presidential election. The strategy is already used in the 2018 election in which popular politician María Corina Machado was banned from political office for 15 years. Also cited are the arrest warrants issued for Machado's political allies.

The article informs that the U.S. President Joe Biden is cautiously re-engaging with Venezuela by lifting sanctions. It mentions that the Biden administration gave Chevron a limited license to pump and export oil to the U.S. again proceeds are meant to pay down the accumulated debt Venezuela owes Chevron, along with crude diplomacy.

The article focuses on the surge in illegal gold mining in Venezuela, exacerbated by the recent lifting of U.S. sanctions on the country's state-run mining company. Topics include the environmental and social consequences of illegal mining, the global demand for gold, and the rise of organized crime groups exploiting the lucrative gold trade in South America.

The article focuses on the recent lifting of American sanctions on Venezuela, particularly in the oil, banking, and mining sectors. Topics include the renewed interest in Venezuela's energy potential amid global conflicts, the impact of the sanctions on the country's economy, and the potential challenges and risks for businesses as they engage with Venezuela in the post-sanctions era.

The article informs about a brief moment of hope in Venezuela when the government and opposition discussed free and fair elections, leading to the lifting of some US sanctions and the release of political prisoners. Topic include the optimism was short-lived as the government declared the opposition-run primary a "farce and a scam," annulled the results, and faced potential reimposition of sanctions.

The article focuses on a recent deal in Venezuela that outlines steps for holding free and fair presidential elections in 2024 after months of negotiations with U.S. President Biden's administration lifting most sanctions.

The article discusses Maria Corina Machado's bid to challenge Venezuela's authoritarian president, Nicolas Maduro. Topics include she promises to privatize the state oil company, PDVSA and all utility companies, aiming for a "total transformation" of the country; despite the odds, Machado believes the primary vote could be a catalyst for change and an opportunity to restore democracy; and Her policy of privatizing PDVSA sets her apart from other opposition candidates.

The article reports on how the victories of leftist politicians in presidential elections in Chile, Peru and Colombia could undermine the campaign to isolate the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Also cited are the move by the U.S. to refrain from keeping pressure against Maduro due to oil shortage worries, and how Colombian President Gustavo Petro could advance Columbian-Venezuelan relations.

The article informs on destruction wrought by illegal gold mining in Venezuela. It mentions under the presidency of Nicolas Maduro the regime is cash-strapped and corrupt regarding parks and wrecking due to the mismanagement and sanctions. It also mentions miners are polluting the local water, and use mercury to separate gold from ore, the waste then leaches invisibly into streams and rivers.

The article reports on plans of Gustavo Petro president of Colombia to restore ties with the U.S. It mentions Colombian ambassador, Armando Benedetti visited Caracas, Venezuela to re-open borders and direct flights between the two countries. It also mentions other areas include national security from ELN, a guerrilla group, and Colombian drug-trafficking gangs use Venezuela as a haven, with the apparent connivance of Madura's thuggish regime.

The article discusses how mismanagement, corruption, and an oil slump are impacting the regime of the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez who died in 2013. According to the article, the survival of Chávez's "Bolivarian Revolution" movement is being threatened. It states that Venezuela is running out of money to pay its debts and import necessities. Shortages of milk and flour are mentioned, along with Venezuela's potential debt default and the nation's President Nicolás Maduro.

The article discusses whether Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro can help Western countries in ending their purchase of Russian oil amidst the latter's invasion of Ukraine. Also cited are the banning by U.S. President of Russian oil imports, the plan by Biden to drive Venezuela away from Russia, and how American oil firm Chevron will benefit if the sanctions against Venezuela will be relaxed.

The article informs that Cuba and Venezuela are changing their economic policies to certain degrees by expanded the number of trades open to self-employed entrepreneurs. It mentions that Cuba's president Nicolas Madura ended its economy-distorting dual-currency system. It also informs on the problems of recession faced by Venezuela.

The article reports on the humanitarian-assistance programme for Venezuelans, after the country suffered from hyperinflation under the administration of President Nicolas Maduro, who refused to give way to Juan Guaido, the country's interim president. Topics discussed include economic condition of Venezuela, efforts of Guaido for the humanitarian aid to be allowed entry, and significance of the oil sanctions imposed by the U.S. against Venezuela.

The article discusses political conditions in Venezuela as of March 9, 2013, after the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez due to complications from cancer. Topics include the role of the oil industry in Venezuela's economy; the charismatic leadership qualities in Chávez; populism and autocracy in Venezuela; and the possibility that Vice-President Nicolás Maduro may win a presidential election.

The article looks at the 2012 presidential election in Venezuela, with the major candidates being incumbent Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski of the Democratic Unity (MUD) coalition. It says that Chávez is ahead in the polls but appears more vulnerable than in his previous re-elections, citing economic mismanagement, deteriorating infrastructure, and failed promises on building hospitals.

The article discusses events in Venezuela current during the week of May 15, 2010. The central focus of the article is on populist president Hugo Chávez and a decline in the economic conditions in Venezuela. Among a number of issues the article examines electricity shortages and rationing of electric power, the Venezuelan elections, and the detention of opposition politicians.

This article assesses the legacy of Fidel Castro, Cuba's dictator since 1959, who retired in February 2008. Raul Castro, his brother, will assume power and face serious economic challenges. Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez has been supporting the island for years as prices have risen and wages fallen. Poverty is widespread and the infrastructure is crumbling.

The article discusses the political and economic conditions of Venezuela in December 2007. The defeat of a constitutional referendum advocated by president Hugo Chávez is discussed in depth, describing the emergence of various opposition groups within public opinion. Rising economic pressures and perception of political corruption are cited and a broad-sweeping social change occurring in Venezuela is outlined.

The article discusses updates on the political dispute between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Acting President Juan Guaidó Topics explored include the lockdown issued by Maduro in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the protest demonstrations led by Guaidó after the reported fraudulent election of Maduro, and the declining economic conditions in the country under the administration of Maduro.

The author discusses Venezuela's chance of returning to democracy in 2020. Topics covered include the need for Venezuelans to overcome President's Nicolás Maduro's usurpation of power, an opportunity to use the knowledge acquired by Venuezuelans who migrated to other countries, and the support that the country is getting from the majority of democracies in the world.

The article focuses on political and social changes made by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and their impact on democracy and economic development in the country. In the city of Catia, Chávez has transformed a defunct petrol-distribution depot into a series of workers' co-operatives and social programs, all bankrolled by Petróleos de Venezuela, the state oil monopoly. Many Venezuelans are impressed by these "missions", as the social programs are called. To many other Venezuelans, especially from the country's fast-shrinking middle class, Chávez is seen as replacing democracy with autocracy, and a mixed economy with something close to communism. Some Venezuelans say the government is acting illegally. They fear wider infringement of property rights.

The article examines the economic policy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aimed at rescuing the country's economy. Topics discussed include economic problems facing Venezuela which includes inflation, food and medicine shortages, and exodus of people to neighbouring countries, reason Maduro abolished the state-controlled exchange rate for the bolivar, and promises made by Maduro, which includes cutting the deficit to zero, speeding up tax collection, and increasing the price of petrol.

The article reports on the shortage of bank notes in Venezuela, amid hyperinflation. Topics discussed include the country's economic conditions under the administration of President Nicolás Maduro, the trading of cash at a premium to its face value, and the introduction of 100,000-bolivar notes in November 2017.

The article comments on Venezuela's plans to issue a sovereign cryptocurrency supported by petroleum, called the petro. Topics discussed include the view that the petro will help address the hyperinflation in the country, Venezuela's possible use of the petro to evade sanctions from the U.S. and raise money, and the U.S. Treasury's warning to investors that buying petros with dollar could violate its sanctions.

The article looks at the economic condition and loan defaults by emerging countries including Venezuela, Mozambique, and Brazil. It mentions impact of defaulting on sovereign bonds on the countries. It mentions collapse in commodity prices in Venezuela was accompanied by a reversal of capital flows to emerging economies. It also mentions Mozambique has missed payments on its Eurobond. It also mentions the views of Christoph Trebesch of the Kiel Institute, on the same.

The article discusses rise in popularity of bonds issued by the government and the state oil company PDVSA. Topics discussed include Ray Zucaro of RVX Asset Management on bondholders benefit in Venezuela, increase in foreign creditors in the country and views of president Nicolas Maduro on capitalism and shortages of food and medicine.

The article focuses on events involving politics and government in Venezuela, where the win by the United Socialist Party (PSUV) were invariably higher as was boasted by the country's President Mr. Nicolás Maduro. Comments from opposition campaign director and statistician are also presented along with improbable, record- breaking fictional results of the election.

The article offers information on elections conducted in Venezuela for establishing democracy conducted by president Nicolas Maduro. Topics include sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Maduro for joining North Korea's Kim Jong Un, and Syria's Bashar al-Assad; plan of assembly for sacking Venezuelan attorney-general Luisa Ortega Diaz for denouncing votes; and plan of U.S. for cutting Venezuelan revenue by not buying their oil.

The article discusses the protests carried out in Venezuela due to the usurping of powers of the national assembly by the supreme court and highlights the transfer of political prisoner Leopoldo López from a military prison to confinement in his house. Also discussed are topics including López's role in the Salida movement, the trial of attorney general Luisa Ortega Díaz, and Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro's role in López's homecoming.

The article focuses on political conditions of Venezuela. Topics discussed include initiation of street protests against the government with declaration of president Nicolás Maduro for imposition of changes in Constitution; requirement of support from armed forces if the country for management of amendments in the constitution; and establishment of former defense minister Raúl Baduel as an icon for dissentient.

The article discusses economic crisis and monetary policy in Venezuela under the government of president Nicolás Maduro. Emphasis is given to topics such as the failed introduction of new banknotes in a currency swap by the central bank, the appointment of legislator Ricardo Sanguino to lead the central bank, and the role of the supreme court in blocking opposition to Maduro in the national assembly.

The article explores demonstrations calling for a regime change in Venezuela, which saw more than 100 people arrested and was held as people think that the regime led by Nicolas Maduro will never leave through an election. Topics discussed include ways the Maduro government handled a referendum aimed at removing the president from office, and Maduro's call for protestors and his camp to engage in a dialogue as well as conflicts associated with such measure.

The article discusses protests by the opposition Democratic Unity alliance (MUD) against President Nicolas Maduro's autocratic government in Venezuela. Topics include the impact of significant inflation on shortages of food, medicine, and other basic goods in Venezuela, efforts of the National Electoral Council (CNE) to prevent a recall referendum to potentially vote Maduro out of office, and Maduro's signing of an accord to end Colombia's war with Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia guerrillas.

The article discusses the instability of the regine of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2019. Juan Guaido, the speaker of the national assembly, proclaimed himself the country's caretaker president after questioning the results of the presidential election. The U.S. responded against the dictatorship of Maduro by imposing sanctions on the country's petroleum industry.

The article explores the collapse of the economy of Venezuela since 2014. It attributes the crisis to hyperinflation and sanctions imposed by the U.S., as well as the impact of low oil prices on the economy. The failure of outsiders to find a way to restore democracy in the country is discussed, as well as the concern on the legitimacy of the administration of President Nicolás Maduro.

The article discusses political instability in Venezuela and demonstrations calling for the country's President Nicolás Maduro to resign. An overview of the Miranda state, Venezuela Governor Henrique Capriles' leading the political opposition in the country, including his perspective on Maduro's reign as a dictatorship, is provided.

The article discusses electric power shortages in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, within the context of the Venezuelan political opposition's efforts to recall the country's President Nicolás Maduro through initiating a referendum.

The article reports that Venezuela to follow the model set by Zimbabwe's leader Robert Mugabe. Topics discussed include shortage of cheese, milk, coffee and cooking oil in Venezuela due to bad administration, Venezuelan government cannot pay its bills due to decrease in petroleum prices, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects incrse in inflation in 2016.

The article presents insights about the historic victory of the opposition coalition Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) in the December 2015 parliamentary election in Venezuela. Topics include Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, MUD's top priority to free political prisoners, and confrontation between the government and the legislature.

The article discusses economic deceleration and hyperinflation in Venezuela. Topics explored include the significant increase in prices in the country acknowledged by economist Ángel Alvarado, the economic outlook issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Venezuelan inflation rate, and the printing of money with the highest denomination by the Venezuelan government.

The article reports on a series of measures announced by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to shore up the economy, which is suffering from a deep depression and hyperinflation. Topics discussed include problems that plague the country which includes decline in its gross domestic product (GDP), water shortages and blackouts, devaluation of the bolivar, and challenges to Maduro's pledge to eliminate the budget deficit.

The article discusses how the people of Venezuela preserve their savings from hyperinflation. The people are worried about investing in stocks, bonds, hedge funds or private equity because of the country's high inflation rate. The causes of inflation are identified, including a weakness in public finances due to welfare spending and reliance on a single source of tax revenue.

The article discusses the corrupt practices in Petroleum industry and focuses on the role of the Organisation of the Petroleum Ex­porting Countries (OPEC). Details related to the arrest of former oil minister of Venezuela Eulogio del Pino, recruitment of general in the national guard Manuel Quevedo, and the Petróleos de Venezuela are also included.

The article focuses on plans of Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela to replace Venezuela's elected parliament with a hand-picked constituent assembly and despotism in the area. It mentions that Maduro is buoyed by the government's success in state elections in October 2017. It also mentions decrease in petroleum production in October 2017 according to data provided by Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The article talks about the mystery surrounding the plan announced by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro that he will order a refinancing and restructuring of the country's foreign debt worth about 105 billion dollars. Topics include the decline in the prices of government bonds in the country, why the president's plan is being considered cryptic or mysterious and several theories and interpretations behind Maduro's approach such as his hope to continue servicing oil firm PDVSA's debts.

The article looks at crime and law enforcement in Venezuela, focusing on the country's high rate of violent crime and reporting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's remarks blaming crime in the country on Colombians. Topics include an August 2015 attack on a Venezuelan army convoy traveling near the Venezuela-Colombia border, smuggling between the two countries, and Venezuela's low number of criminal prosecutors relative to its population size compared to other countries.

The article looks at economic conditions and economic policy in Venezuela, focusing on the country's high inflation rate and the risk of hyperinflation. Topics include the gap between the official and black market exchange rates for the Venezuelan bolivar currency and the use of price ceilings and consumer product rationing.

The article discusses censorship in Nicaragua. Under the regime of President Nicolás Maduro several people have been jailed for what they posted on social media. Economic figures such as those for inflation and gross domestic product are only infrequently published. Many believe the government has not been forthcoming about how many people have been victimized by an outbreak of chikungunya.