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Get the latest news and stories from RT on Venezuela, including weather, history, and culture. Venezuela is a country in South America whose capital and largest city is Caracas. Get the news on Venezuela’s economy, as it has large oil reserves and is one of the leading oil exporters. However, Venezuela has a high level of crime and poverty. Read news and stories on the social and political situation in Venezuela, including relations with other countries. Venezuela is a dominant-party system with the main United Socialist Party of Venezuela, which was established in 2007 as a result of the merging of several political and social forces under the leadership of President Hugo Chávez. The current president of Venezuela is Nicolas Maduro. Read news and articles on the government of Venezuela.
- The curious case of ‘Han Solo’, a CIA contractor accused of terrorism in Venezuela who claims he was on a simple boating holiday
This week, from the disturbing CIA operations file, comes the case of Matthew John Heath, an American and former Marine accused of sabotage, terrorism, trafficking illegal weapons and conspiracy.Mar 7, 2021 12:22 - Venezuelan President Maduro gets first shot of Russia’s Sputnik-V vaccineVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is the latest world leader to take his first dose of Russia’s Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine, once maligned by the Western media, is gaining popularity in Europe too.Mar 6, 2021 16:55World News
- Venezuela to issue 1-million-bolivar bill, but it’s worth only 50 cents amid raging hyperinflationVenezuela is set to have a new highest valued banknote of one million bolivars as soon as next week. But as the sanctions-hit country is facing enormous inflation, the bill is only worth around 50 cents.Mar 6, 2021 11:31Business News
- New US admin stands for same grotesque & brutal policies against Venezuela, shows just how little they actually CARE for peopleVenezuelan non-president, Juan Guaido, is back in headlines after the new US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called him to discuss America's favorite talking points: “a return to democracy” via “free and fair elections.”Mar 4, 2021 18:24
- EU declares head of Venezuela’s diplomatic mission ‘persona non grata’ in tit-for-tat after expulsion of European envoyThe European Union has declared Venezuela’s chief diplomat at the bloc “persona non grata,” calling the move retaliation after Caracas expelled the EU’s ambassador in protest over a new round of sanctions from Brussels.Feb 25, 2021 23:32World News
- Iran and Venezuela swap jet fuel & gasoline cargoesVenezuela and Iran, both sanctioned by the United States, have found a way to help each other as shipping companies stay away from dealings with the two oil-producing countries for fear of running afoul of the US.Feb 25, 2021 08:03Business News
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