Venezuela

Country Venezuela
Capital Caracas
Continent South America
Currency Bolivar fuerte(VEF)
Languages Spanish

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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. Democratically elected governments have held sway since 1959. Hugo CHAVEZ, president since 1999, seeks to implement his "21st Century Socialism," which purports to alleviate social ills while at the same time attacking capitalist globalization and existing democratic institutions. Current concerns include: a weakening of democratic institutions, political polarization, a politicized military, drug-related violence along the Colombian border, increasing internal drug consumption, overdependence on the petroleum industry with its price fluctuations, and irresponsible mining operations that are endangering the rain forest and indigenous peoples.

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Venezuela - CIA World Fact Book
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Venezuela closes embassy in Norway after Nobel for opposition leader - BBC
  1. Venezuela closes embassy in Norway after Nobel for opposition leader  BBC
  2. Venezuela to close Norway embassy after opposition leader wins Nobel Prize  Al Jazeera
  3. In Venezuela’s ‘darkest hours’, will peace prize boost opposition or backfire?  The Guardian


At least 14 dead after mine collapse in southern Venezuela - The HinduAt least 14 dead after mine collapse in southern Venezuela  The Hindu

At least 14 dead after mine collapse in southern Venezuela - ReutersAt least 14 dead after mine collapse in southern Venezuela  Reuters

Venezuela mine collapse kills 14 after torrential rains - The Indian ExpressVenezuela mine collapse kills 14 after torrential rains  The Indian Express

Trump Has a Different Plan to Oust Maduro This Time Around - PoliticoTrump Has a Different Plan to Oust Maduro This Time Around  Politico

Trump Is Blowing Up Boats Off Venezuela. Could Mexico’s Cartels Be Next? - The New York TimesTrump Is Blowing Up Boats Off Venezuela. Could Mexico’s Cartels Be Next?  The New York Times

Venezuela is collapsing — and don’t look now, but so is Cuba - The HillVenezuela is collapsing — and don’t look now, but so is Cuba  The Hill

U.S. preparing options for military strikes on drug targets inside Venezuela, sources say - NBC NewsU.S. preparing options for military strikes on drug targets inside Venezuela, sources say  NBC News

Venezuela says it detected 5 US ‘combat planes’ flying 75km from its coast, calls it a ‘provocation’ - CNNVenezuela says it detected 5 US ‘combat planes’ flying 75km from its coast, calls it a ‘provocation’  CNN

Venezuela and US edge toward war footing - but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back - The ConversationVenezuela and US edge toward war footing - but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back  The Conversation

Venezuela's Maduro says he's ready to declare state of emergency after U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats - CBS NewsVenezuela's Maduro says he's ready to declare state of emergency after U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats  CBS News

Venezuela denounces alleged ‘extremist’ plan to attack shuttered US Embassy complex - AP NewsVenezuela denounces alleged ‘extremist’ plan to attack shuttered US Embassy complex  AP News

Mine Collapse in Southern Venezuela Kills 14 Following Heavy Rains - NewsonairMine Collapse in Southern Venezuela Kills 14 Following Heavy Rains  Newsonair

Venezuela closes embassy in Oslo after opposition leader awarded Nobel peace prize - The GuardianVenezuela closes embassy in Oslo after opposition leader awarded Nobel peace prize  The Guardian

At least 14 dead after mine collapse in southern Venezuela - DD NewsAt least 14 dead after mine collapse in southern Venezuela  DD News

‘Regrettable’: Norway on Venezuela closing embassy; move comes after Nobel honour for opposition leader M - Times of India‘Regrettable’: Norway on Venezuela closing embassy; move comes after Nobel honour for opposition leader M  Times of India

26 years of dictatorship and narcoterrorism in Venezuela are about to end - The Hill26 years of dictatorship and narcoterrorism in Venezuela are about to end  The Hill

Days after Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize, why did Venezuela close its embassy in Norway? | World News - Hindustan TimesDays after Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize, why did Venezuela close its embassy in Norway? | World News  Hindustan Times

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 - Press release - NobelPrize.org - NobelPrize.orgNobel Peace Prize 2025 - Press release - NobelPrize.org  NobelPrize.org

Venezuela closes Oslo embassy as Nobel winner Machado urges Maduro to step down - Mathrubhumi EnglishVenezuela closes Oslo embassy as Nobel winner Machado urges Maduro to step down  Mathrubhumi English

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela - NDTV6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela  NDTV

Venezuela Shuts Down Norway Embassy Days After Nobel Peace Prize To Machado; Here's Why - News18Venezuela Shuts Down Norway Embassy Days After Nobel Peace Prize To Machado; Here's Why  News18

After Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win, Venezuela orders to close down its Norway Embassy, know why - DNA IndiaAfter Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win, Venezuela orders to close down its Norway Embassy, know why  DNA India

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits northwest Venezuela - The Hindu6.2-magnitude earthquake hits northwest Venezuela  The Hindu

Torrential rains collapse Venezuelan gold mine killing 14 - Al JazeeraTorrential rains collapse Venezuelan gold mine killing 14  Al Jazeera

Two Venezuelan exiles wounded in ‘targeted’ shooting in Colombia - The GuardianTwo Venezuelan exiles wounded in ‘targeted’ shooting in Colombia  The Guardian

Venezuelan Nobel winner says Maduro will leave power 'with or without' talks - The HinduVenezuelan Nobel winner says Maduro will leave power 'with or without' talks  The Hindu

Venezuela to Close Norway Embassy Over Nobel Peace Prize - politicstoday.orgVenezuela to Close Norway Embassy Over Nobel Peace Prize  politicstoday.org

Days After Machado’s Nobel Win, Why Did Venezuela Suddenly Shut Its Embassy in Norway? - Times NowDays After Machado’s Nobel Win, Why Did Venezuela Suddenly Shut Its Embassy in Norway?  Times Now

María Corina Machado: Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize - BBCMaría Corina Machado: Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize  BBC

Venezuela announces closure of Norway, Australia embassies - ReutersVenezuela announces closure of Norway, Australia embassies  Reuters

Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway After Activist Receives Peace Prize - The New York TimesVenezuela Closes Embassy in Norway After Activist Receives Peace Prize  The New York Times

Venezuela closes Norway embassy as Machado awarded peace prize - The New ArabVenezuela closes Norway embassy as Machado awarded peace prize  The New Arab

As Nobel Prize goes to Venezuela's opposition leader, how far would Trump go to help her? - BBCAs Nobel Prize goes to Venezuela's opposition leader, how far would Trump go to help her?  BBC

Venezuela to shut Norway embassy after Nobel win for opposition leader - Euronews.comVenezuela to shut Norway embassy after Nobel win for opposition leader  Euronews.com

Stop US Aggression Against Venezuela! - CountercurrentsStop US Aggression Against Venezuela!  Countercurrents

Russia dominates naphtha flows to Venezuela as US volume withers - Quantum Commodity IntelligenceRussia dominates naphtha flows to Venezuela as US volume withers  Quantum Commodity Intelligence

Gold mine collapses in Venezuela, 14 killed; rescue teams fear death toll may go up - FirstpostGold mine collapses in Venezuela, 14 killed; rescue teams fear death toll may go up  Firstpost

The Nobel Peace Prize is important for Venezuela. But there’s a long way to go before Maduro is removed - Chatham HouseThe Nobel Peace Prize is important for Venezuela. But there’s a long way to go before Maduro is removed  Chatham House

Venezuela to close its Norwegian embassy - days after opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo - Sky NewsVenezuela to close its Norwegian embassy - days after opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo  Sky News

Europe, the Nobel Peace Prize, the war against Venezuela, and what Palestine has to do with all this - CountercurrentsEurope, the Nobel Peace Prize, the war against Venezuela, and what Palestine has to do with all this  Countercurrents

Venezuela shuts Norway embassy after Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize - NewsBytesVenezuela shuts Norway embassy after Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize  NewsBytes

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 updates: Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins - Al JazeeraNobel Peace Prize 2025 updates: Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins  Al Jazeera

Venezuela's Maduro calls Nobel Peace laureate Machado a 'demonic witch' - France 24Venezuela's Maduro calls Nobel Peace laureate Machado a 'demonic witch'  France 24

Venezuela closes embassy in Oslo 'without justification', Norway says - Anadolu AjansiVenezuela closes embassy in Oslo 'without justification', Norway says  Anadolu Ajansi

Human rights activist among two Venezuelans attacked in Colombia - ReutersHuman rights activist among two Venezuelans attacked in Colombia  Reuters

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins - BBCNobel Peace Prize 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins  BBC

Venezuela mine collapse kills 14 after torrential rains - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosVenezuela mine collapse kills 14 after torrential rains  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Nobel Prize winner Machado says Venezuela is in 'chaos' under current regime - NPRNobel Prize winner Machado says Venezuela is in 'chaos' under current regime  NPR

At least 14 dead after flooding at Venezuela mine - news.cgtn.comAt least 14 dead after flooding at Venezuela mine  news.cgtn.com

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize - The GuardianVenezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize  The Guardian

Venezuela yafunze ambasade muri Norway nyuma yuko María Corina Machado ahawe igihembo cya Nobel - BBCVenezuela yafunze ambasade muri Norway nyuma yuko María Corina Machado ahawe igihembo cya Nobel  BBC

Venezuela Shuts Embassy in Norway After Machado Wins Nobel - Bloomberg.comVenezuela Shuts Embassy in Norway After Machado Wins Nobel  Bloomberg.com

Venezuela's Maduro urges dialogue after Trump threat - The HinduVenezuela's Maduro urges dialogue after Trump threat  The Hindu

Venezuela closes Norway embassy after Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize - FirstpostVenezuela closes Norway embassy after Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize  Firstpost

Venezuela Foreign Ministry warns of ‘immoral military threat’ from US - Al JazeeraVenezuela Foreign Ministry warns of ‘immoral military threat’ from US  Al Jazeera

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela's María Corina Machado - NBC NewsNobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela's María Corina Machado  NBC News

Column | For Venezuela, a peace prize in the shadow of war - The Washington PostColumn | For Venezuela, a peace prize in the shadow of war  The Washington Post

Venezuela closes embassy in Norway after Nobel Peace Prize awarded to pro-Israel opposition leader - TRT WorldVenezuela closes embassy in Norway after Nobel Peace Prize awarded to pro-Israel opposition leader  TRT World

Venezuelan leader who won Nobel Peace Prize was a 2009 Yale World Fellow - Yale Daily NewsVenezuelan leader who won Nobel Peace Prize was a 2009 Yale World Fellow  Yale Daily News

Venezuela to close embassies in Norway, Australia - upi.comVenezuela to close embassies in Norway, Australia  upi.com

Venezuela Turns to Russia for Oil Product Once Bought From US - Bloomberg.comVenezuela Turns to Russia for Oil Product Once Bought From US  Bloomberg.com

Colombia: Venezuelan activists attacked in targeted shooting - DWColombia: Venezuelan activists attacked in targeted shooting  DW

Colombia condemned attack on Venezuelan activists in Bogota - Jurist.orgColombia condemned attack on Venezuelan activists in Bogota  Jurist.org

Nobel Peace Prize rallies Venezuela's opposition, deepens Maduro's isolation - ReutersNobel Peace Prize rallies Venezuela's opposition, deepens Maduro's isolation  Reuters

At least 14 dead after mine collapse in southern Venezuela - Dubai Eye 103.8At least 14 dead after mine collapse in southern Venezuela  Dubai Eye 103.8

Nicolás Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks Venezuela, says vice-president - The GuardianNicolás Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks Venezuela, says vice-president  The Guardian

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize - NPRVenezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize  NPR

Strikes on Venezuelan Boats Prompt Rare U.N. Meeting on the United States - The New York TimesStrikes on Venezuelan Boats Prompt Rare U.N. Meeting on the United States  The New York Times

Venezuela on edge over Trump regime change whispers: ‘If it does happen we are ready’ - The GuardianVenezuela on edge over Trump regime change whispers: ‘If it does happen we are ready’  The Guardian

Controversy erupts over Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado - Anadolu AjansiControversy erupts over Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado  Anadolu Ajansi

As US-Venezuela tensions rise, Maduro trains civilians for "undeclared war" - BBCAs US-Venezuela tensions rise, Maduro trains civilians for "undeclared war"  BBC

US weighs strikes on cartels in Venezuela, F-35 warplanes deploy: Reports - Al JazeeraUS weighs strikes on cartels in Venezuela, F-35 warplanes deploy: Reports  Al Jazeera

Trump warns of ‘incalculable price’ if Venezuela won’t accept ‘prisoners’ - Al JazeeraTrump warns of ‘incalculable price’ if Venezuela won’t accept ‘prisoners’  Al Jazeera

Cuba and Venezuela in Collapse: Latin America’s Socialism in Crisis? - ColombiaOne.comCuba and Venezuela in Collapse: Latin America’s Socialism in Crisis?  ColombiaOne.com

Venezuela Shifts Diplomatic Focus: Closes Embassies in Norway and Australia, Opens Missions in Africa - ?????Venezuela Shifts Diplomatic Focus: Closes Embassies in Norway and Australia, Opens Missions in Africa  ?????

Trump Calls Off Diplomatic Outreach to Venezuela - The New York TimesTrump Calls Off Diplomatic Outreach to Venezuela  The New York Times

Nobel Peace Prize winner supports Israel’s genocide & Trump’s war on Venezuela - Geopolitical Economy ReportNobel Peace Prize winner supports Israel’s genocide & Trump’s war on Venezuela  Geopolitical Economy Report

At Least 14 Dead After Gold Mine Collapse in Southern Venezuela - Khaama PressAt Least 14 Dead After Gold Mine Collapse in Southern Venezuela  Khaama Press

Venezuela's opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump - ReutersVenezuela's opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump  Reuters

Maps: Multiple Earthquakes Strike Venezuela - The New York TimesMaps: Multiple Earthquakes Strike Venezuela  The New York Times

Bracing for war, Venezuela’s Maduro starts Christmas early — again - The Washington PostBracing for war, Venezuela’s Maduro starts Christmas early — again  The Washington Post

Venezuela closes embassy in Norway after Nobel Prize awarded to opposition leader María Machado – BBC - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Venezuela closes embassy in Norway after Nobel Prize awarded to opposition leader María Machado – BBC  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Four powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, tremors felt in Colombia - Al JazeeraFour powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, tremors felt in Colombia  Al Jazeera

Venezuela closes Oslo embassy after opposition leader awarded Nobel Peace Prize - nhk.or.jpVenezuela closes Oslo embassy after opposition leader awarded Nobel Peace Prize  nhk.or.jp

Venezuela: Maduro Calls Nobel Winner Machado a Demonic Witch | Firstpost America - FirstpostVenezuela: Maduro Calls Nobel Winner Machado a Demonic Witch | Firstpost America  Firstpost

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) - Welcome to the United NationsVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)  Welcome to the United Nations

Why Blowing Up Venezuelan Boats Won’t Stop the Flow of Drugs - The New York TimesWhy Blowing Up Venezuelan Boats Won’t Stop the Flow of Drugs  The New York Times

Venezuela’s Nobel laureate urges Maduro to cede power peacefully - South China Morning PostVenezuela’s Nobel laureate urges Maduro to cede power peacefully  South China Morning Post

Four killed in latest US strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela - BBCFour killed in latest US strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela  BBC

Venezuelan Nobel winner Machado says Maduro will leave power 'with or without' talks - Le Monde.frVenezuelan Nobel winner Machado says Maduro will leave power 'with or without' talks  Le Monde.fr

Venezuela closes embassy in Oslo - Latest news from AzerbaijanVenezuela closes embassy in Oslo  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Venezuela’s Maduro Offered the U.S. His Nation’s Riches to Avoid Conflict - The New York TimesVenezuela’s Maduro Offered the U.S. His Nation’s Riches to Avoid Conflict  The New York Times

Venezuela’s Maduro Reacts to Nobel Winner Machado: ‘Demonic Witch’ - NewsweekVenezuela’s Maduro Reacts to Nobel Winner Machado: ‘Demonic Witch’  Newsweek

Colombian Officials Report Attack On Venezuelan Activist, Political Adviser In Bogota - StratNews GlobalColombian Officials Report Attack On Venezuelan Activist, Political Adviser In Bogota  StratNews Global

Venezuela: Political Prisoners Cut Off from the World - Human Rights WatchVenezuela: Political Prisoners Cut Off from the World  Human Rights Watch

‘Highly provocative’: Pentagon warns Venezuela after military jets approach US warships; Rubio vows ‘wage - Times of India‘Highly provocative’: Pentagon warns Venezuela after military jets approach US warships; Rubio vows ‘wage  Times of India

Venezuela closes embassies in Norway and Australia, opens new ones in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe - PressTVVenezuela closes embassies in Norway and Australia, opens new ones in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe  PressTV

Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader’s Nobel award - Public Radio of ArmeniaVenezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader’s Nobel award  Public Radio of Armenia

Migrants tortured in El Salvador, Venezuela says - Lemkin Institute for Genocide PreventionMigrants tortured in El Salvador, Venezuela says  Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention

Why María Corina Machado Says That Trump Deserves Her Nobel Peace Prize - The New YorkerWhy María Corina Machado Says That Trump Deserves Her Nobel Peace Prize  The New Yorker

Maduro rails at 'illegal' U.S. deployment off Venezuela - The HinduMaduro rails at 'illegal' U.S. deployment off Venezuela  The Hindu