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Moscow rejects threat of force, supports Caracas — MFA on US ships near Venezuela
MOSCOW, August 29. /TASS/. Russia unequivocally rejects the use of force against sovereign states and expresses its solidarity with the Venezuelan people, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement in response to the...

Is Washington Trying to Build a “Coalition of the Willing” Against Venezuela?
Second question: does the “supposed” Cartel de los Soles actually exist? Before we get to the meat of this article, which is really two articles in one, a quick recap (just in case some readers have been on a news-fast for the past three weeks). A...
Appeals court blocks Trump administration from ending legal protections for 600,000 Venezuelans
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s plans to end protections for 600,000 people from Venezuela who have had permission to live and work in the United States. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S....

Venezuela and Antigua and Barbuda Reinforce Regional Peace and Agricultural Cooperation
August 28, 2025 Hour: 6:11 pm Representing President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil held a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Gastón Browne of Antigua and Barbuda to address pressing geopolitical challenges and reaffirm...

Illegal Activities Threaten Biodiversity in Latin America
Transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) are fueling environmental destruction in Latin America, a threat that is not only devastating ecosystems but also increasing violence in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela, expert warn....

In The Unfolding Global Brigandage, Venezuela Must be Defended
The United States has sent warships, including nuclear-powered ones, to the Venezuelan coast. The American government announced on November 15, 2025 that it is dispatching to the international waters off Venezuela the warships: USS San Antonio,...

'Alligator Alcatraz' detainee who faced 'total nightmare' while in custody fights to return home to Venezuela
A Venezuelan man who was the subject of a high-profile health scare at Alligator Alcatraz this month aims to return to his home country on Friday, his lawyer told WPTV. This comes as a federal judge denied requests from both state and federal...
Why this incredible Venezuelan Orchestra is supporting Coldplay at Wembley
28 August 2025, 16:32 Gustavo Dudamel & Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra support Coldplay at Wembley. Picture: Getty Two global musical phenomena join forces over 10 nights at Wembley Stadium. Listen to this article Over the years, Coldplay has...
Venezuela deploys warships as US destroyers loom off coast
Venezuela on Tuesday deployed warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after the United States dispatched three destroyers to the region to pressure strongman President Nicolas Maduro. In a video on social media, Defense Minister...

How Trump’s Anti-Environment Crusade Enriches Drug Traffickers
President Donald Trump vowed to combat drug trafficking organizations and the opioid crisis, but a new report details how his extensive cuts to staff and programs targeting environmental crimes are hindering those efforts. Illegal gold mining, one...

U.S. War Toys in the Caribbean. What Does It Mean for Venezuela?
By now we can finally say it here: the United States is rolling out its high-precision toys in the Caribbean Sea, making enough noise to fire up the imagination of Venezuelans—and commentators of all kinds—around the world, regardless of how...

Court to revise Colombia’s attempt to boost legal border economy with Venezuela
Colombia’s Constitutional Court agreed to revise the legality of a deal between Bogota and Caracas that seeks to stimulate the legal economy on the border with Venezuela. An anonymous plaintiff challenged the agreement to create a “special...

Decoding Trump’s military buildup around Venezuela
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Takeaways from AP's reporting on Venezuelans' daily struggles to access food
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Bettel visits Odessa, Israeli protestors demand hostage deal, and Venezuela deploys warships
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Tuesday, 26 August. Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG SATELLITE TO LAUNCH – Luxembourg's first Earth observation satellite, LUXEOSys, was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on...

Venezuelan designers turn used garments into avant-garde fashion statements in national competition
CARACAS, Aug 25 — Ninety fashion aficionados showcased lace, denim, cotton, satin and recycled garments in an eclectic “battle of outfits” on Saturday at Venezuela’s National Art Gallery in Caracas, challenging conventional fashion and embracing...

Solidarity with Venezuelan intellectuals
Since the fraudulent 2024 elections, the Maduro government has escalated repression against critical voices on the left. More than 2,000 people were arrested in the immediate aftermath of the elections, and cases of targeted persecution have...

Insight Crime: How Venezuela’s Tren de Araguá Has Fought To Displace Colombian Mafias
In the early hours of July 1, 2024, an elite corps of Colombian police suited up and loaded their automatic rifles, aiming to end their hunt for one of the most wanted men in Latin America. After several months of tracking and surveillance,...

Study maps disputes, conflicts along Amazon borders
The Amazon is a strategic biome for global climate regulation, home to unique biodiversity and diverse traditional cultures. Beyond its environmental and cultural richness, the region is also marked by conflict and vulnerability. The report...

Hong Lei warns of the continued danger of Japanese militarism as China prepares for key anniversary
We previously reported on the 26 foreign heads of state or government who will attend China’s September 3 commemoration of the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World...