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Federation Council OKs ratification of Russia-Venezuela strategic partnership agreement
MOSCOW, October 22. /TASS/. The Federation Council, at its plenary session, approved the ratification of the strategic partnership agreement between Russia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The document was introduced by President Vladimir...
Garrett Wilson trade rumors: Browns insider Tony Rizzo makes his feelings known on Jets WR wanting out of NY amid 0-7 record
The New York Jets remain winless after seven weeks and with the team slumping at the bottom of the AFC East, the Jets are expected to be sellers at next month's trade deadline. One of the players rumored to be seeking a move away from New York is...
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro ‘doesn’t want to f–k around’ with US, Trump says
President Trump dropped an F-bomb Friday as he explained why Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro appears willing to give the US a stake in the South American nation’s oil and mineral wealth. “He’s offered everything. You know why? Because he...
Venezuelan diplomat urges regional countries to speak out on US military build up
The Venezuelan Ambassador to Dominica, Jose Durabio Moros Savelli, is urging Caribbean countries to unite in opposing the military build-up by the United States in waters off he South American country, saying that it is...
Gonsalves: Caribbean economy, security in trouble
News Joey Bartlett 22 Minutes Ago St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves. - PRIME MINISTER of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves has questioned Caricom’s ability to co-ordinate its foreign policy, saying the...
Petro Accuses Trump Of 'Aggression' As Colombia-Venezuela Leaders Warn Of United Response
After Starmer Pokes Putin, Meloni Shows Britain Mirror | ‘No Italian Boots On Ground In Ukraine’ Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed Rome’s unwavering support for Ukraine but drew a firm red line: no Italian troops will be sent to...
Phoenix area gas prices fall this week by 4 cents. But they are still above the U.S. average
The average gas price in Arizona has fallen 4 cents in the past week to $3.32 per gallon. Although that continues a declining trend, the price remains well above the U.S. average of $3.03 per gallon. "The most expensive gas across Arizona is in...
Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize amid political uncertainty
Maria Corina Machado, opposition leader in Venezuela, has been known for her efforts on democracy and human rights along with her peaceful activism in one of the most politically violent Latin American countries. The win of the Nobel Peace Prize...
Il Venezuela nel mirino dell’amministrazione Trump
Un attacco contro il Venezuela seguito da un’occupazione militare implicherebbe l’accumulo di un ulteriore fardello – sia in termini finanziari che di vite umane – che gli Usa non sono nelle condizioni di sostenere. Segue nostro Telegram....
Venezuela celebrates the canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles
The “doctor of the poor”, a symbol of hope and faith, dedicated his life to helping those most in need, which made him an example of social responsibility and love of neighbor Devotees in Isnotú celebrate the canonization of José Gregorio...
Caracas records 8.7 pct growth but Venezuelans lament economic woes
Venezuela's economy grew by 8.7 percent in the third quarter, the country's central bank announced Thursday, but residents told AFP they are still struggling to make ends meet. The boost stems largely from a 16.12 percent increase in oil activity,...
How a US oil giant became a pillar of Venezuela’s fragile economy
A statue of a hand holding a drilling rig near the headquarters of PDVSA, Venezuela’s state oil company, in Caracas on Oct. 9, 2025. Even as pressure builds on President Nicolás Maduro, he has found a pillar of support in one of the largest...
How Venezuela is supporting radical left-wing groups in the US
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Venezuela’s War of Appearances: Maduro’s Militia Spectacle and America’s Offshore Shadow
As Nicolás Maduro rallies militias and armored convoys for television, U.S. warships and bombers idle just offshore. Between spectacle and risk, Venezuelans are living inside a script that feels both familiar and frightening: propaganda promises...
Cook accused of stealing secret recipe books from Venezuelan restaurant in Doral
A line cook at a Venezuelan restaurant in Doral was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly stole recipe books exclusive to the business. The suspect, 50-year-old Carlos Francisco Gottberg Marquez, was reportedly employed at a restaurant on 41st...
Venezuela’s Best Chance for Freedom
Venezuela’s tragic collapse from petrostate to failed state has a name: Nicolás Maduro. His first stolen “reelection” in 2018, dismissed globally as neither free nor fair, sealed the fate of a nation now hollowed out and starving. It’s time for...
China’s Secret Contracts in Venezuela Pose Regional Security Concerns
China’s growing involvement in Venezuela’s oil industry, highlighted by the recent contract with China Concord Resources Corp (CCRC), raises significant security concerns. This deal is not merely an economic transaction; it’s a strategic move that...
Analysis: Trump beats the drums of war for direct action in Venezuela
A U.S. F-35 fighter jet lands at José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo) By his own count, President Donald Trump has “settled” eight wars, from the Gaza Strip to Southeast...
Trump Is Gunning for War in Venezuela, Raising Fears of US-Backed Regime Change
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. The Trump administration is attacking boats in the Caribbean Sea with such frequency that it...
Tensions in Latin America Rise as U.S. Threatens Venezuela & Colombia
In recent weeks, the United States has conducted several deadly airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea, which the Trump administration has claimed, without providing evidence, were being used to traffic drugs. A group of United...