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Venezuela's Uncertain Future: Between Threats and Resilience

December 18, 2025

Venezuela is facing another wave of uncertainty, as the U. S. president threatens to block oil sales, the country's main income source. Many Venezuelans are used to economic struggles, but this new threat brings back memories of tough times. In Caracas, people like José, a retired surgeon, are takin

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Pope's Stance on Venezuela: A Call for Dialogue Over Force

December 3, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, the first North American to hold the position, has made headlines again. This time, he's urging U. S. President Donald Trump to avoid using military force to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. Instead, the Pope suggests seeking a peaceful agreement for Maduro to ste

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Flights Grounded: Airlines Pull Out of Venezuela Amid Safety Fears

November 23, 2025

Airlines are pulling out of Venezuela, one after another. Gol, Avianca, and TAP Air Portugal all stopped their flights from Caracas. This happened right after the U. S. warned about flying over the country. The U. S. said the situation was getting dangerous, with more military action and risks for p

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Mexico and Peru in a Diplomatic Standoff Over Asylum

November 10, 2025

A Mexican diplomat has left Peru, adding fuel to an ongoing diplomatic dispute. Peru's migration agency confirmed the departure of Karla Ornelas, Mexico's top diplomat in the country. This move follows Peru's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Mexico. The conflict began when Mexico granted asylum

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Americans Return Home: Six Detainees Freed from Venezuela

February 1, 2025

Imagine a trip that takes you right around the world It is not a typical travel experience. The conversations are intense, and the risks are immense. President Nicolás Maduro invited someone to Caracas on a Friday. In a surprise visit, President Nicolás Maduro met with President D

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Six Americans Freed From Venezuela Trump's Enovy returns from Venezuela

February 1, 2025

Six Americans found a path home quickly, but after a visit to Caracas to see Nicolas Maduro by special envoy Richard Grenell. You guessed it. It is the final days of the Trump presidency. Pictures show the six men with Grenell, dressed in light blue uniforms that Venezuelan prisons are kno

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Venezuela: Maduro's Presidency Extended Amid Protests and Controversy

January 10, 2025

President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter

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Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado Detained at Caracas Protest

January 10, 2025

Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure of Venezuela's opposition, was detained in Caracas on Thursday. She was part of a protest against the upcoming inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado's team reported that her group was intercepted violently by military troops as they left the rally.