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:…
At the beginning of this year, a series of political demonstrations and protests broke out in the streets of several cities throughout Venezuela. These massive mobalisations were initially provoked by…
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…
Panama invites the Venezuelan opposition to the OAS; Colombia and Paraguay call on UNASUR to ‘widen their agenda’; the USA lets Latin America take the lead. After several days of…
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…
Anti-government protests continue in Venezuela; Latin America does not decisively intervene; internal politics may ease the crisis but offer little hope for reconciliation The protests that started on 12…
Municipal elections deepen Venezuela’s political fissures; Rating agencies downgrade Venezuela’s credit rating Municipal elections deepen Venezuela’s political fissures The government’s United Socialist Party (PSUV) has retained its nation-wide political control by…
Venezuelans to vote on 8 December; Maduro pushes through and puts to use Enabling Act; Outage leaves Caracas in the dark before elections Venezuelans to vote on 8 December Municipal elections in…
Maduro unveils new economic measures; US journalist released; PDVSA and Ecopetrol to exploit mature oil fields Maduro unveils new economic measures The Venezuelan government has introduced a number of economic measures, in…
Government battles scarcity with import plan; Venezuelan airforce shoots down small plane Government battles scarcity with import plan The Venezuelan government plans to import large amounts of food, in…
Shadow market puts pressure on official bolivar rate; Venezuelans practice December vote; Maduro celebrates six months of presidency Shadow market puts pressure on official bolivar rate The Venezuelan government has ruled out…
Acute shortages prompt government to take action; opposition activist is released pending trial; and military officers are tasked with street security operations.
