Venezuela

What we know about Venezuela's 'assassination attempt'

Euronews takes a look at what we know about the 'drone attack' on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro.

06/08/2018

World News

An assassination attempt or an accidental gas explosion?

Conflicting reports are emerging of what caused blasts during Venezuelan President - Nicolas Maduro's speech at a military event at the weekend.

06/08/2018

Venezuela

Nicolas Maduro ‘survived assassination attempt involving exploding drones’

Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro has claimed he has survived an assassination attempt involving exploding drones.

05/08/2018

Venezuela

US sanctions remain despite Mormon missionary release from Venezuela j

US will maintain sanctions on Venezuala despite prisoner release from Venezuela jail.

27/05/2018

Venezuela

Maduro confronts worsening international backlash on day after re-election

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faces a worsening international backlash after Sunday's election results.

21/05/2018

Venezuela

Despite fraud claims & low turnout Venezuela's Socialists claim victory

But few show great enthusiasm for another six years of Nicolas Maduro as President.

21/05/2018

Venezuela

Maduro claims victory amid low turnout in Venezuela

With less than 50% official turnout, and much lower in reality according to the opposition, re-elected Nicolas Maduro has "no legitimacy" say his critics.

21/05/2018

Venezuela

Venezuela votes for its next president

In an election that some have called a "coronation" of a dictator, Venezuelans are seeking to end the economic crisis facing the country.

20/05/2018

World News

Venezuelan elections: Who is Maduro up against this year?

With a completely different set of opposition candidates, Euronews looks at who Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is up against in Sunday's presidential election.

17/05/2018

Venezuela

Venezuelan elections: 'People still believe in Chavismo but don't support Maduro'

This Sunday, Venezuelans will go to the polls in snap elections called by the government to elect their future president. Many believe that Nicolas Maduro will be elected for a second term but the Chavista president has lost a lot of support over the years.

16/05/2018

World

Former Prosecutor General denounces “more than 8000 executions” in criminal case against Venezuela regime

Luisa Ortega, was dismissed from office last year after she denounced constitutional reforms promoted by President Nicolas Maduro as a breach of democracy.

09/03/2018

Venezuela

EU slaps sanctions on seven Venezuelan officials

Restrictions including travel bans and asset freezes have been issued as the country’s political and economic situation continues to crumble.

22/01/2018

Venezuela

Venezuela forces raid house in bid to capture 'Rambo' helicopter pilot

Fate of Oscar Perez is unclear as several 'terrorists' are killed in assault

16/01/2018

Venezuela

Caracas stores mobbed as Maduro forces price cuts

One major supermarket in the Venezuelan capital didn't open for hours. When it finally did, only crackers and washing liquid were discounted, just as millions cannot eat three proper meals a day.

07/01/2018

Venezuela

Venezuela: Maduro accuses Portugal of sabotaging Christmas

Traditionally, Venezuelans cook a pork roast instead of turkey for Christmas, so when President Nicolas Maduro's promise of subsidised pork failed to materialise, frustration boiled over into what some have dubbed the “pork revolution."

28/12/2017

Venezuela

Nephews of Venezuela's first lady jailed for drugs plot

The two nephews of Venezuela's first lady, Cilia Flores, have been sentenced to 18 years in prison in the US following their convictions on drug conspiracy charges.

15/12/2017

Europe News

Venezuela opposition accepts EU's top human rights prize

The award is being accepted in Strasbourg by the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly and political prisoners

13/12/2017

World News

Venezuela's opposition leader, Antonio Ledezma, flees to Spain

Ousted mayor of Caracas, Antonio Ledezmahas fleed to Spain after escaping house arrest in Venezuela

18/11/2017

Venezuela

"Venezuela is going to export peace to the world"

The latin american country has approved legislation to clamp down on the media.

09/11/2017

World News

Maradona lends support to embattled Maduro

Maradona has appeared with the Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on a football pitch in Caracas

08/11/2017