Venezuelan Political Crisis

Venezuelan Political Crisis July 30, 2024

Chávez statues toppled across Venezuela as election protests rage on

Venezuelan activists have taken to destroying giant statues of the late President Hugo Chávez in protest of the socialist government's alleged theft of the country's latest election.

Venezuelan Political Crisis July 30, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro faces political meltdown: Rivals claim election 'fraud' proof, police crackdown on protests

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took office in 2013, but many doubted the authenticity of his victory and have alleged his government rules as a dictatorship.

Venezuelan Political Crisis July 29, 2024

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claims election victory, refuses to publish results

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of the presidential election on Sunday, although the opposition is also claiming victory.

Venezuelan Political Crisis July 27, 2024

Experts fear Venezuela's Maduro could steal Sunday's election as opposition leads in polls

Polling has placed current Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro behind his opponent, leading experts to believe he may look to steal the election, as striking a deal is his only other option.

Border security June 25, 2024

Venezuelan migrants' barbaric crimes come as Maduro refuses to take back illegal immigrants from US

The Venezuelan regime is still refusing to accept illegal immigrants from the U.S., even as migrants commit a slew of horrific crimes across the U.S.

OPINION June 25, 2024

This is how the world can solve its refugee crisis

Sadly, many of the communist regimes that caused refugee crises during the Cold War due to their totalitarian tactics and persecution continue as nefarious actors today.

Israel May 23, 2024

Experts slam ICC for quick case against Israel while ignoring brutal regimes: 'Totally politically driven'

The International Criminal Court's jurisdiction only allows it to go after countries that are signatories or have committed crimes against signatories of the Rome Statute.

US April 26, 2024

Americans face 'direct' threats from foreign dictators, terrorists, migrants: 3 things to know

A threat assessment released by the U.S. Intelligence Community said the country "faces an increasingly fragile global order strained by accelerating strategic competition."

Venezuelan Political Crisis April 24, 2024

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate says he would free political prisoners, bring home exiles

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said that, if elected, he would guarantee the freedom of political prisoners and the return of those exiled.

Venezuelan Political Crisis April 16, 2024

Venezuela closes its embassy in Ecuador

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday ordered the closure of his country's embassy in Ecuador, a move intended to demonstrate solidarity with Mexico over a raid in Quito.

Joe Biden April 16, 2024

'Stop appeasing dictators': GOP senators demand Biden impose oil sanctions on Venezuela

FIRST ON FOX: Senate Republicans are calling on President Biden to revoke sanctions relief for Venezuela over the nation's apparent violation of an agreement with opposition leaders.

OPINION April 11, 2024

Maduro's latest crackdown in Venezuela comes right out of a hit 1999 movie

A YouTuber now awaits trial under the socialist regime of Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuelan Political Crisis April 9, 2024

Former Venezuelan oil czar arrested in corruption probe

Former Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami has been arrested in connection with a corruption scheme based on international petroleum sales.

Border security April 4, 2024

Texas officials search for 2 wanted migrants, release mugshots of others in March border stampede

Texas DPS announced 214 migrants were arrested on state rioting charges for a March 21 border incident in El Paso. Most, including two still on the run, are from Venezuela.

Illegal Immigrants March 29, 2024

Illegal migrant who went TikTok viral urging others to squat in people's homes arrested by ICE

A Venezuelan illegal immigrant who went viral on TikTok urging people to squat in U.S. homes has been arrested by immigration authorities, Fox News has learned.

South America March 20, 2024

Venezuelan authorities arrest campaign staffers of opposition candidate in alleged violent plot

Arrest warrants were issued Wednesday for the presidential campaign manager of Venezuelan opposition politician Maria Corina Machado, as well as 8 other staffers.

Venezuelan Political Crisis March 12, 2024

Venezuelan general who opposed Maduro awaits US sentence for arming drug-funded rebels

Retired three-star Venezuelan army general Cliver Alcalá is in jail in upstate New York waiting to be sentenced on federal charges of providing weapons to drug-funded rebels.

Iran March 12, 2024

Venezuela tries to mend oil alliance with Iran as US poised to restart sanctions

The oil alliance between Venezuela and Iran deteriorated last year when Venezuela fell behind on payments, but Venezuela wants to mend relations in the face of looming U.S. sanctions.

Border security March 8, 2024

Bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua sets up shop in US as border authorities sound alarm

Venezuelan Political Crisis March 5, 2024

Venezuela sets presidential election for July 28 as opposition candidate remains blocked

Venezuela's government has announced its presidential election will take place on July 28, amidst a tumultuous situation in which the leading opposition candidate remains banned.

Venezuelan Political Crisis February 28, 2024

Venezuelan government and various coalitions propose more than 20 dates for presidential election

A proposal with more than 20 election dates drafted by Venezuela's government will be presented to the politically torn nation's National Electoral Council.

Illegal Immigrants February 23, 2024

Venezuela reportedly scraps US deal to deport illegal migrants as some commit crimes to be deported

Venezuela has halted the United States from deporting illegal migrants back to their home country, in a blow to President Joe Biden's immigration efforts ahead of the election

South America February 21, 2024

Dozens feared dead in Venezuelan open-pit goldmine collapse

The illegally run, open-pit Bulla Loca goldmine in Angostura, Venezuela, collapsed on Tuesday, leaving dozens either dead, injured or trapped.

Russia February 20, 2024

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, reaffirming support for Maduro regime

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday reaffirmed Moscow's support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's administration.

Venezuelan Political Crisis February 15, 2024

Venezuela closes local UN human rights office, gives staff 72 hours to leave

The Venezuelan government on Thursday ordered the closure of a local office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, giving its staff 72 hours to leave.

Venezuelan Political Crisis February 14, 2024

Detention of Venezuelan human rights activist and attorney inspires protest

The detention of prominent attorney and activist Rocío San Miguel highlights concerns surrounding Venezuelan government actions against adversaries real and perceived.

South America February 5, 2024

US pledges urgent military aid increase for Guyana amid continued Venezuelan aggression

The U.S. government will increase urgent military assistance to Guyana, officials reported Monday, as neighboring Venezuela continues encroaching upon its Essequibo territory.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 27, 2024

Biden admin slams 'political targeting' of Venezuela opposition leader banned from running for president

The U.S. government has condemned the decision of Venezuela's highest court to block the presidential candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 26, 2024

Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate

Venezuela's top court has upheld a ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado from participating in the nation's 2024 presidential election.

Border security January 17, 2024

Biden policies driving massive surge in Venezuelan migration to southern border, report finds

A new report by a conservative immigration group says that Venezuelan migration is driven by policy, not just by conditions in the socialist country.

South America January 11, 2024

Guyana has not requested US to build military base in country amid Venezuelan aggression, AG says

Attorney General Anil Nandlall of Guyana claimed Thursday that Venezuela has been reassured that no plan exists to establish a U.S. military base on Guyanese soil.