Venezuela

Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; US frees 2 prisoners
Prisoner swap is a rare gesture of goodwill by President Nicholas Maduro as he looks to rebuild relations with the US.
Published On 1 Oct 2022
Colombia-Venezuela border reopening raises hopes, new questions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro hails reopening as a victory, while experts say more must be done to improve security.
Published On 28 Sep 2022
The asylum seekers using TikTok to share perils of Darien Gap
Migrants say videos fill gap in knowledge about dangerous jungle passage, but experts raise concern over misinformation.
Published On 28 Sep 2022
Malaysian defence contractor ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuela asylum
Local media reported that Leonard Glenn Francis had requested to remain in Venezuela on health and political grounds.
Published On 27 Sep 2022

People along shared border hope reopening crossings to cargo will boost the economy after years-long closure.

Futurist Marc Goodman explains how science fiction has caught up to reality in modern warfare.

Easing of restrictions comes as neighbouring countries seek to normalise relations after years of tension.

At least 753,000 Venezuelans have left the country since November, according to data from receiving countries.

Colombian envoy to Venezuela arrives in Caracas as the neighbours normalise relations that were severed three years ago.

Judge’s ruling upholds a 2019 decision by the World Bank awarding billions to US oil giant over asset expropriation.

Venezuela, Colombia appoint envoys to each other’s capitals, aiming to restore relations after more than three years.

Countries will name ambassadors when Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro takes office next month, officials say.

Temporary Protect Status extension shields Venezuelans in US as of March 2021 from deportation for 18 more months.

Families say their children are being turned away from schools in Peru and Colombia, often because of discrimination.

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