Venezuela - Wikipedia
Venezuela is a presidential republic consisting of 23 states, the Capital District and federal dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; [22][23] the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north and in the capital.
Venezuela: Rights Crisis Deepens as Maduro is Sworn in
1 day ago · Repression in Venezuela escalated during 2024 ahead of the July 28 elections, and a brutal crackdown followed the announcement, contrary to available evidence, that Nicolás Maduro had been re ...
What’s next for Venezuela? | International | EL PAÍS English
1 day ago · The day before, María Corina Machado — Venezuela’s most popular political figure — was forcibly detained while speaking at an anti-government protest. Her quick release revealed divisions within the regime. It appears that Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s hardline Minister of the Interior, had ordered police to capture her, only to have ...
Venezuela | Economy, Map, Capital, Collapse, & Facts | Britannica
1 day ago · Venezuela, country located at the northern end of South America, occupying a roughly triangular area. Venezuela is bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west. The national capital is Caracas.
Venezuela’s Autocrat Detains U.S. Citizens As He Tightens Grip on …
Jan 10, 2025 · Other U.S. citizens detained in Venezuela include Wilbert Castañeda, 37, a Navy SEAL who traveled to Venezuela to visit his girlfriend, according to his mother, Petra Castañeda, 60.
Venezuela - The World Factbook
Jan 2, 2025 · Venezuela’s ongoing socio-economic, political, and human rights crises have resulted in widespread poverty and food insecurity and have devastated the country’s …
Venezuela Factsheet - The World Factbook
Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Ecuador and New Granada, which became Colombia). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms.
Venezuela country profile - BBC News
Sep 9, 2024 · Provides an overview of Venezuela, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
Venezuela - The World Factbook
Dec 29, 2021 · Venezuela is currently authoritarian with only one democratic institution - the National Assembly - and strong restrictions on freedoms of expression and the press.
Venezuela: The Rise and Fall of a Petrostate - Council on Foreign Relations
Jul 31, 2024 · Venezuela, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, is a case study in the perils of becoming a petrostate. Since it was discovered in the country in the 1920s, oil has taken Venezuela on an...