Nicolás Maduro, who was sworn in as president on Jan. 10, after the questioned victory granted to him by the chavista-controlled National Electoral Council (CNE), affirmed Thursday that Venezuela is preparing “permanently” for the “armed struggle” in defense of “democracy” and “peace” in the country.

Venezuelan police on Wednesday shot dead one of the country's most notorious gang leaders, who imposed a reign of terror on one of Latin America's biggest shantytowns, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced Wednesday.

Since his loss in Venezuela's election last year, governing for Maduro has largely become an exercise in repression and controlling the narrative. The post For Maduro, Silencing Venezuela's Opposition Has Become Job One appeared first on World Politics Review.

The partner of an Argentine security service officer, jailed in Venezuela more than a month ago for "terrorism," demanded his immediately release on Tuesday.

Qatar Airways becomes the second Middle Eastern carrier to serve Colombia, following Emirates’ one-stop daily service to Bogotá via Miami, launched in June 2024. The airline will also be the first from the Middle East to serve Venezuela.

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Families of those considered "political prisoners" in Venezuela, detained following the July 28 elections, gathered this Tuesday at the Prosecutor’s Office in Caracas to request the "definitive closure of criminal proceedings" against their loved ones.

Mixed messages from Republicans worry the opposition to Maduro in Caracas.

However, their simplistic argument does not withstand scrutiny. Evidence shows that U.S. sanctions significantly contributed to Venezuela’s economic implosion, while the easing of sanctions in recent years has been associated with a moderate economic recovery that has helped alleviate the worst of the country’s economic crisis.

Qatar Airways will expand further into the Americas with two weekly routes beginning in the summer of 2025. The post Qatar Airways grows network with these South American destinations appeared first on The Manual.

The Argentine President Javier Milei said Thursday in Davos (Switzerland) that his country will “continue to work hard” so that the democratic opposition members […]

Curiously, booking data shows that Bogotá-Phuket is Emirates' most popular origin and destination, followed by Karachi. Meanwhile, Beirut is Turkish Airlines' second-largest Caracas market (after Madrid, despite the significant backtracking), while Dubai is number one from Bogotá.