Page 7 - Venezuela

Venezuela opposition claims first win in recall drive

Under the constitution, the opposition would then have to gather four million more signatures (20% of the electorate) to trigger a recall vote

Armed squad kills 11 people in Venezuela: Official

Venezuela is one of the most violent countries in the world that is not at war, with 58 homicides per 100,000 residents in 2015

Venezuelan SC declares state of emergency constitutional

The opposition-controlled congress had rejected President Nicolas Maduro's decree giving sweeping powers to the security forces

India eyes oil-for-drugs deal with Venezuela to recoup pharma cash

Millions of dollars in payments are owed by the Latin American country to some of India's largest pharmaceutical companies

Venezuela protests against Maduro to test state of emergency

60-day state of emergency was imposed from Monday to tackle security threats and food and energy shortages.

Venezuela declares state of exception and economic emergency

Under the emergency declaration, officials can use police and the military to ensure "the correct distribution" of necessities

Chinese bullet train in Venezuela stalls as alliance derails

A decade ago, then-President Hugo Chavez dreamed up the Tinaco-Anaco railway as a way to populate the plains

Venezuela recalls ambassador from Brazil following Rousseff's impeachment

Rousseff was impeached on Thursday by Brazilian Senate

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro extends economic emergency measures

However, the head of Venezuela's opposition-controlled legislature has said that Maduro does not have the constitutional authority to do so

Venezuela introduces two-day work week to overcome energy crisis

Venezuela is facing a major drought, which has dramatically reduced water levels at its main hydroelectric dam

Venezuela SC rejects bill to cut short president Nicolas Maduro's term

The court ruled that applying such an amendment would violate the will of the people who elected him

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro extends economic emergency

The Presidential decree is meant to 'protect Venezuelans from economic warfare'

Venezuela imposes gasoline hike, currency devaluation

The move risks sparking protests in the country, as citizens are struggling with soaring inflation