Caracas

April 12, 2019

For the past month, unprecedented nationwide blackouts in Venezuela have paralyzed the country's industrial sector. The number of companies based in Venezuela has fallen to a tenth of the 5,000 there were two decades ago. The blackouts have only made it worse.

Venezuelans set up burning barricades over lack of power, water

April 01, 2019

Angry Venezuelans set up burning barricades near the presidential palace in Caracas and in other parts of the country on Sunday in protests over constant power outages and shortages of drinking water in the wake of two major blackouts this month.

Venezuela's Guaidó to risk arrest as he returns home to challenge Maduro

March 04, 2019

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó plans to run the risk of arrest by returning home on Monday, after he ignored a court-imposed travel ban and toured Latin American allies to boost support for his campaign to oust President Nicolás Maduro.

Malnourished Venezuelans hope urgently needed aid arrives soon

February 25, 2019

Many Venezuelans suffering from malnutrition as the once-prosperous, oil-rich OPEC nation has seen its economy halve in size over the last five years under President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelans' diets have become ever more deficient in vitamins and protein, as currency controls restrict food imports and salaries fail to keep apace with inflation that is now above 2 million percent annually.

As Maduro holds on, Venezuela opposition eyes negotiated transition

February 20, 2019

In a move shifting focus as it seeks to unseat President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's opposition is trying to convince ruling Socialist Party officials to join a transition government.

Showdown looms as Venezuela's Guaido sets aid entry date

February 13, 2019

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido told a huge rally of supporters on Tuesday that humanitarian aid would enter the country on Feb. 23, setting the stage for a showdown with President Nicolas Maduro who has refused to let supplies in.

Venezuela was once the richest, most stable, democracy in Latin America. What happened?

February 07, 2019

Venezuela used to be one of the wealthiest countries in the world. So what happened? The World’s Jason Margolis looks at the economic collapse that led to the election of Hugo Chávez in 1998.

Conflict

As Venezuela’s crisis worsens, thousands more flee to neighboring Colombia seeking relief

February 04, 2019

As the economic and political crisis continues under President Nicolás Maduro, some 40,000 Venezuelans a day cross the Simón Bolívar bridge into Colombia. Some return or linger at the border. Others keep on walking.

Why does oil matter so much to Venezuela?

January 30, 2019

Oil accounts for 95 percent of Venezuelan exports. It's became even more critical when the Trump administration blocked US revenue to a subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company in a bid to force Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from office.

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Where is Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez?

The Takeaway

June 30, 2011

Hugo Chavez hasn't been seen in public for weeks, reportedly due to mysterious health issues he developed while traveling. The last photo of Chavez was released on Tuesday, and showed him in Cuba chatting with former leader Fidel Castro.

Hugo Chavez Admits to Having Cancer, Will Remain in Charge

The Takeaway

July 01, 2011

Venezuelans Celebrate Chavez Return on Independence Day

The Takeaway

July 05, 2011

Hugo Chavez has returned to his home country of Venezuela just in time for the 200th anniversary of his country's independence from Spain. The BBC's Venezuela Correspondent Sarah Grainger tells us how Venezuelans' reacted to Chavez's return.

Chavez Celebrates Venezuela's Independence Day

July 05, 2011

The president returned from Cuba after receiving medical treatment.

The Persistent Mayor of Caracas

July 08, 2011

The Chavez government has taken away nearly all power from Antonio Ledezma's office.

Arts, Culture & Media

Caracas Band La Vida Boheme Pays Tribute to Radio Capital

July 19, 2011

The station once ruled the rock airwaves, but now airs state-approved programming.

Chavez's Housing Crunch

September 02, 2011

Venezuela is struggling with a housing crisis and like before, President Hugo Chavez is promising lots of new construction.

Sports

Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos Kidnapped in Venezuela

November 10, 2011

Police in Venezuela have a high profile kidnapping case on their hands. The victim is Wilson Ramos. He's a promising 24-year-old catcher for Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.

Venezuelans Getting Political in Florida

January 30, 2012

The Republican presidential candidates are trying to woo Florida's Hispanic voters this week. That includes native Venezuelans, an up-and-coming group of Florida voters.

Venezuela Opposition Parties Holding Primary in Challenge to Hugo Chavez