Venezuela leader faces massive opposition rally, blames U.S.

Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro vow "mother of all marches" after previous attempts blocked amid deadly clashes

• Apr 19, 2017

Riots, looting in Venezuela over currency manipulation

Venezuelan President Maduro’s sudden announcement about ending the popular 100-bolivar bill sparks chaos

• Dec 18, 2016

Venezuelan Congress accuses president of staging coup

Lawmakers accuse president of violating constitution by blocking their bid for referendum on his leadership

• Oct 24, 2016

​Venezuela seizes shuttered Kimberly-Clark plant

The company had suspended operations because of harsh conditions, but the Maduro government vows to keep it running

• Jul 11, 2016

Who are two of the world's despots rooting for this election?

Two controversial, international leaders weigh in on this year's presidential race

• Jun 2, 2016

Venezuelan public employees put on 2-day work week

State workers in shock as president announces dramatic move to try and address a crisis roiling socialist state

• Apr 27, 2016

Venezuela opposition wins supermajority in National Assembly

More than 48 hours after polls closed, the National Electoral Council published the final tally on its website

• Dec 8, 2015

17 years after socialist revolution, power shifts in Venezuela

Opposition party sweeps to power in National Assembly, giving Hugo Chavez's legacy its 1st serious political challenge

• Dec 7, 2015

​Nephews of Venezuelan first lady arrested on U.S. drug charges

Efrain Campos and Francisco Flores arrested in Haiti, charged with trying to smuggle 800 kilograms of cocaine into the U.S.

• Nov 11, 2015

Exiled prosecutor urges U.S. to place sanctions against Venezuelan officials

Former prosecutor wants to make amends for rigging evidence against imprisoned Venezuela govt. opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez

• Oct 30, 2015

Venezuela takes drastic measure amid food crisis

Government orders producers of food items to funnel basics into state-run stores, but industry group warns it could backfire

• Jul 21, 2015

Venezuelan lawmakers give president new legislative powers

President Nicolas Maduro has been given the power to legislate by decree for nine months

• Mar 15, 2015

Venezuela's Maduro claims his country has captured U.S. spies

President Nicolas Maduro claims unspecified number of Americans involved in "espionage activities" amid heightened tensions between two nations

• Feb 28, 2015