Iranian, Russian officials visit Venezuela to boost Maduro

Politics 2024-11-15

Iranian, Russian officials visit Venezuela to boost Maduro

The Venezuelan regime recently welcomed top officials from Iran and Russia on separate visits, with areas of potential cooperation ranging from espionage to beef.

Pro-Morales blockades squeeze Bolivia's breadbasket

Politics 2024-11-01

Pro-Morales blockades squeeze Bolivia's breadbasket

Blockades set up by supporters of ex-president Evo Morales, aimed at preventing his arrest in connection with rape charges, turned transportation in Bolivia into a grueling ordeal.

Maduro flounders on 1st international trip since disputed re-election

Politics 2024-10-25

Maduro flounders on 1st international trip since disputed re-election

The Venezuelan regime's attempts to join BRICS failed as Nicolás Maduro remains an international pariah.

Venezuela's Gonzalez Urrutia moves from placeholder to opposition point man

Politics 2024-09-09

Venezuela's Gonzalez Urrutia moves from placeholder to opposition point man

Most countries have rejected Nicolas Maduro's contested election victory, with some even recognizing Gonzalez Urrutia as Venezuela's president-elect.

Protesters' mass arrests frighten Venezuelans

Politics 2024-08-30

Protesters' mass arrests frighten Venezuelans

More than 2,400 people have been arrested, some on terror charges, during the regime's crackdown following Nicolás Maduro's disputed reelection in Venezuela.

Global leaders challenge official results of Venezuela's election

Politics 2024-07-29

Global leaders challenge official results of Venezuela's election

Several countries have rejected the results declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner, calling them fraudulent and contending they do not reflect the will of the Venezuelan people.

Chinese debt haunts Venezuela as nation heads to the polls

Politics 2024-07-26

Chinese debt haunts Venezuela as nation heads to the polls

Venezuela owes China approximately $10 billion, much of which must be repaid with oil, Venezuela's primary bargaining chip.

Venezuela's top court suspends result of opposition primary

Politics 2023-10-31

Venezuela's top court suspends result of opposition primary

Venezuela is dealing with a crippling political and economic crisis, marked by hyperinflation and a shortage of basic goods, which has pushed millions to flee the country.

China's growing influence in Argentina looms over presidential election

Politics 2023-10-24

China's growing influence in Argentina looms over presidential election

Like Ecuador and Venezuela, Argentina is at risk of China's 'debt-trap diplomacy,' which leads to unsustainable debt and increased Chinese influence.

Bolivia's negotiation with Iran for drones sparks alarm in South America

Politics 2023-10-18

Bolivia's negotiation with Iran for drones sparks alarm in South America

South American officials are raising the alarm over Bolivia's procurement of Iranian technology, citing security risks and the potential for a future Iranian operation center on the continent.