Venezuela

Venezuela's Maduro Declares Emergency, Cites U.S., Domestic 'Threats' To His Rule

Maduro took a similar action last year, and U.S. officials are increasingly worried that Venezuela is near a meltdown.
By Reuters

Lightning Strikes This Place More Than Anywhere Else On Earth

Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo is struck four nights out of every five.
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Venezuelans Struggling To Keep Fridges Stocked As Economy Suffers

"It makes a person want to cry."
By Carlos Garcia Rawlins and Alexandra Valencia, Reuters

Venezuela Imposes 2 Day Work Week To Save Energy

The country, which is going through a recession, is also suffering from water shortages and electricity cuts.
By Andrew Cawthorne and Daniel Kai, Reuters

Will A Venezuelan Opposition Party's Election Victory Bring Real Change?

An expert discusses the significance of Venezuela's recent elections and Chavez's legacy.
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South America Hacker Team Targets Dissidents, Journalists

The breadth and brazenness of the hackers' activity bear the hallmarks of state sponsorship.
By Frank Bajak, AP

Venezuela's Opposition Leader To Gov't: 'Stop Crying And Start Working'

After what was clearly a mid-term punishment vote, Sunday's defeat has not prompted a mea culpa from the government or promises of substantial reform.
By Reuters

Venezuela's Opposition Scores Resounding Election Victory

It was the first time in 16 years the "Chavismo" movement lost its majority.
By Reuters

The U.S.'s Relationship With Venezuela May Hinge On Sunday's Election

Years of tension might finally be coming to an end. Or maybe not.
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Local Opposition Leader Shot Dead Ahead Of Venezuela Elections

The shooting took place at a rally ahead of national elections.
By AP