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Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Venezuela Looks to Tether for Oil Sales as Sanctions Return

Venezuela's PDVSA turning to Tether to bypass US sanctions.
Shiba Inu raising $12 million for building privacy-focused blockchain.
FalconX introducing new prime brokerage service for institutional traders. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson broke rules in Venezuela talks, government advisers say

Boris Johnson breached government rules by being evasive about his meeting with Venezuelan President Maduro, failing to clarify his relationship with a hedge fund. [ more ]
Black Lives Matter
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Venezuela shuts diplomatic office in Ecuador to protest Mexico embassy raid

Venezuelan President denounces police raid on Mexican embassy as 'act of barbarism' and plans to close embassy and consulates in Ecuador in protest. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident's murder

Chile is seeking extradition of suspects in the murder of a Venezuelan dissident, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with Venezuela for justice. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Gun-toting Bronx migrant squatter - and suspected member of Tren De Aragua gang - busted by ICE

Venezuelan gang member arrested in the US
Lozada released in the US due to overcrowding [ more ]
Left-wing politics
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Should Declare an Emergency at the Border-and Handle It Wildly Different Than Trump

The Biden administration granted Temporary Protected Status to 320,000 Venezuelan nationals in the U.S.
TPS was traditionally for those from war-torn countries or facing natural disasters, but now includes those from Venezuela due to economic and political chaos. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Far Right Forces Are Attempting to Generate a National Emergency at the Border

Immigration rates fluctuate and the recent increase in attempted crossings is a result of displacing factors and government policies.
The largest percentage of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. since 2020 have come from Venezuela, where economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. have played a role. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden is shamefully selling out democracy in Venezuela - for oil

The Biden administration suspended many US sanctions on Venezuela in October, with the goals of freeing American hostages and inducing the regime to allow free elections in 2024.
The administration has only achieved the goal of freeing American hostages, but has abandoned the goal of restoring democracy in Venezuela and allowing free elections. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden compares Trump to Venezuela's Maduro, Chavez in new ad

The Biden campaign launched ads targeting Latino voters by linking Trump's comments to Venezuelan strongmen Chavez and Maduro.
The ads accuse Republicans of trying to take away Latino rights, freedoms, and safety. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
1 month ago
France news

Venezuela's Maduro accuses US of building 'secret' bases in disputed Essequibo

US accused of secret military bases in disputed area by Venezuelan President Maduro.
Maduro claims US bases are an 'aggression' against Venezuela, preparing for escalation. [ more ]
Soccer News
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Prediction: Venezuela vs Italy - Soccer News

Italy predicted to win 4-0
Venezuela ranked 52nd in the world, Italy successful in past international competitions [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson's secret Venezuela trip paid for by hedge fund'

Secret trip funded by hedge fund with vested interest
Emphasis on promoting democracy in Venezuela [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Venezuelan asylum-seekers arrive in Fresno, bused from Texas in immigration reform battle

Families from Venezuela who entered the US seeking asylum were bused to Fresno, California after entering through the Texas-Mexico border.
Some families won't have their asylum hearings until 2027. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
3 months ago
LA Dodgers

Former Dodgers Outfielder Yasiel Puig Gets Hit in Face During Massive Brawl in Venezuela

Yasiel Puig was struck in the face during a brawl in Venezuela.
Puig has been trying to get back to the big leagues but has encountered off-the-field issues. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

New to Chicago, migrant family in mourning after their 11-month-old baby is killed in car crash

A migrant family from Venezuela in Chicago tragically lost their 11-month-old baby in a car crash.
The family had fled political persecution in Venezuela and arrived in Chicago looking for opportunity. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

A home for the holidays: How one migrant family remembers their past to help define their future in Chicago

Esperanza Mendez and her family fled violence and shortages in Venezuela to start a new life in Chicago.
They have faced challenges in finding work and affording basic necessities, but are determined to make a better life for themselves. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

2 suspects in murder near Miami airport remain at large. Are they Venezuelan gang members?

The arrest of a suspect in the murder of José Luis Sánchez Valera has led police to search for two male suspects and two women believed to have lured Sanchez to a hotel.
The murder and home invasion are thought to be the work of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, known for their violent crimes in Venezuela. [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Media giant Gustavo Cisneros dies at 78. 'He had this ability to see the future'

Gustavo Cisneros, who ran the Cisneros Group family business for decades, is pictured in a file photo from Miami on May 11, 2017.
The American Conservative
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Maduro Fools Biden Again

The U.S. agreed to lift some sanctions against the Venezuelan regime in exchange for guarantees of greater electoral freedoms for the 2024 presidential elections.
The Venezuelan regime did not fulfill their part of the agreement, causing the U.S. to release a businessman accused of money laundering to pressure Maduro to comply. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Venezuela plans military exercises in Caribbean as a British warship heads to Guyana

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered defensive exercises in the Eastern Caribbean after the UK sent a warship to Guyana's territorial waters.
Venezuela and Guyana are currently involved in a border dispute over the Essequibo region, which has vast oil deposits. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Jordan Peterson thinks Labour will ruin Britain. Has no one told him about the Tories? | Zoe Williams

Keir Starmer is under attack on two fronts, facing criticism from Jordan Peterson and the Daily Mail.
Right-wing commentators often use Venezuela as a case study to discredit any alternative economic or socialist ideas. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Major League Baseball

Vic Davalillo dies; was part of Oakland A's team that won 1973 World Series

Venezuelan baseball player Vic Davalillo passed away at the age of 84 or 87, depending on conflicting sources.
Davalillo was the first Venezuelan-born player to win a Gold Glove. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
New York Mets

Why Carlos Mendoza's hiring has the potential to resonate far beyond the Mets clubhouse

Carlos Mendoza's appointment as Mets manager has made Venezuela happy.
Mendoza's bilingualism and Venezuelan background make him a good fit for the Mets.
Mendoza's ability to effectively communicate with players in both English and Spanish is seen as a valuable asset. [ more ]
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