Diplomatic relations continue to fray between Venezuela and the United States as the American President enlists Venezuela as an international threat. United States President Barack Obama has brandished sanctions on…
Diosdado Cabello, majority leader of the Venezuelan congress, is forced to categorically deny any ties with cartel after claims surface from a defected former bodyguard of the senior Chavista official….
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro plans a radical shake-up of his police forces, as he declares ‘inside mafia groups’ of the national police force were culpable in the murder of legislator…
Venezuela’s fortuitous natural oil reserves have long provided the financial resources to fund the Bolivarian revolution led by the PSUV. However, with a steep economic crisis already crippling the nation,…
Venezuelan politician, Robert Serra - who rose through the ranks of the Partido Socialista de Venezuela and was considered a rising star of Chavismo’s future - has been found dead…
Almost nine months after the murder of Venezuelan model Monica Spear and her husband, Thomas Berry, three men are sentenced to over 20 years in prison. A judge in Venezuela…
The infamous Torre de David in Caracas has become a diverse community - even harbouring firefighters and doctors - however, under new government housing projects the building is to be…
Nicolas Maduro’s authority is undermined after two close allies of the late Hugo Chavez reveal their discontent with his leadership. Venezuela: Internal conflict deepens in Chavismo Nicolas Maduro has been…
Maria Corina Machado is denied the right to leave Venezuelan soil, as the ousted Congresswoman battles the Supreme Court over accusations of a planned assassination attempt on Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela:…
As the World Cup kicks off this week in Brazil, Pulsamerica examines the chances of the Latin American teams participating in the tournament this year Cafu holds aloft the 2002…
Ivan Simonovis – sentenced in 2004 – initiates hunger strike as a protest against his charges and his conditions of imprisonment. Venezuela: Opposition prisoner Simonovis begins hunger strike Ex-Police Commissioner…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro raises the minimum wage in an attempt to relieve pressure on citizens from the soaring cost of living – as inflation threatens to reach 60%. Venezuela: Maduro…
As students rally to voice their growing concerns against the Maduro administration, the Supreme Court deals a huge blow to their freedom of expression. Venezuela: Supreme Court limits protest rights…
Government officials and opposition figures complete their second meeting in as many weeks to determine solutions to the crisis in Venezuela, as the opposition fails to secure a blanket release…
Nairobi Pinto - chief correspondent for Venezuelan news corporation Globovisión – is kidnapped from her home in western Caracas. Venezuela: Leading news editor kidnapped in Caracas In a week that…
The Venezuelan President hits back in the international media, defending his country’s hard-line stance on protesters and outlining the achievements and legacy of Chavismo in his country. Venezuela: Maduro defends…
Venezuela’s monetary policy opens up a new exchange rate to tackle the poor economic climate as court cases and sentences proceed against opposition figures. Venezuela: Drastic currency reform as Machado…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks to instigate court proceedings against María Corina Machado over claims of treason during the on-going protests sweeping the nation. The Maduro administration has established a…