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Maduro threatens 'republic in arms' if US forces attack Venezuela

The Venezuelan leader accused US President Donald Trump of attempting to orchestrate a regime change in Caracas, warning him that any attack on his country would be immoral, absolutely criminal and pose a “bloody threat”.

Earth News

Birdwatching tourism helps biodiversity protection in these countries

While birdwatching tourism explodes in countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, places like Madagascar and Bolivia are seeing far fewer bird lovers.

Venezuela

Trump sends navy fleet to Venezuela — but does the Suns cartel exist?

American vessels are expected to arrive off South America next week in an apparent attempt to stop drug trafficking.

USA

Trump raises bounty for President Nicolás Maduro's arrest to $50 milli

US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Washington has seized more than $700 million in assets directly linked to Venezuela’s leftist President Nicolás Maduro, whom the US accuses of being a narco-trafficker.

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Climate

Scientists slam ‘injustice’ of scarce Global South climate studies

Scientists say inconclusive results in a climate attribution study on deadly floods and landslides in Colombia and Venezuela expose inequality in climate research.

Venezuela

Bolivian national football team held in Venezuela on dubious grounds

After losing 2-0 to Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Bolivian national team has suffered a different and completely unexpected kind of setback: the authorities of the Maduro regime have prevented their flight from departing without offering clear explanations.

World News

Venezuela asks citizens not to travel to US and return home for safety

Caracas also urged Venezuelans living in the US to return, calling it a "dangerous country".

Venezuela

Sweeping victory for ruling party announced in Venezuela's elections

The opposition urged voters to boycott last weekend's regional and parliamentary elections in protest against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed re-election last year.

World News

Venezuela elections: opposition calls for boycott of vote

Voters are heading to the polls to elect parliamentarians and local governors amid calls from the opposition to boycott the elections. The governor of the disputed Guayana Esequiba region is also up for election.

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Venice protest calls for release of aid worker held in Venezuela

A flotilla of 50 boats sailed Venice's Grand Canal demanding the release of Alberto Trentini, an Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November 2024.

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Families of Venezuelans detained in El Salvador protest in Caracas

Relatives of Venezuelans imprisoned in El Salvador held a protest outside the UN offices in Caracas on Tuesday, denouncing what they called “kidnappings” by Salvadoran authorities.

USA

US Supreme Court lifts block on Venezuelan deportations to El Salvador

The Trump administration has claimed Monday's 5-4 ruling as a victory.

El Salvador

Top US official tours El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans

In a video filmed at the jail, Kristi Noem warned immigrants that they could face the same fate as the 238 Venezuelans controversially deported by the Trump administration on 15 March.

Markets

Oil prices jump in response to Trump’s Venezuela tariff threats

Crude oil prices jumped following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on Venezuela’s oil buyers. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures at NYNEX rose 11% and the Brent futures at ICE were up 6.7% since their lows on 5 March.

Economy

US to impose tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports, impacting global trade

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, although the US does so itself.

Venezuela

US deportation flights to Venezuela resume after deal reached

The first flight carrying 199 migrants from Venezuela from the US landed on Monday.

USA

US deports scores of Venezuelans to El Salvador despite judge's order

President Trump flouts judge's order and deports more than 250 Venezuelans, accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, to El Salvador.

Venezuela

US begins deportation flights to Venezuela

The development comes shortly after Trump envoy Richard Grenell met the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas.

Venezuela

Venezuela frees six US citizens after Trump's envoy meets Maduro

The visit by the envoy came as a shock to many Venezuelans who hoped that Trump would continue the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued against Maduro during his first term.

Colombia

Colombians flee to Venezuela as rebel violence escalates

At least 80 people have been killed and more than 18,000 forced to leave their homes in Colombia amid escalating violence between rebel groups.