The Latest Breaking News from Nicolas Maduro

An 80-percent drop in GDP over a decade of increasingly repressive rule by strongman President Nicolas Maduro between 2013 and 2023 pushed more than seven million Venezuelans -- almost a quarter of the population -- to seek a better life elsewhere.

One of the five stars that used to adorn the facade of the Margarita hotel on the Venezuelan paradise island of the same name has fallen off.

US imposes new sanctions on Venezuelan officials to support democracy and accountability, urging Maduro to accept election results.

The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests.

Venezuelan opposition leaders called Saturday for mass protests on December 1 against President Nicolas Maduro's contested reelection, as his government claimed it had uncovered another alleged "destabilization" plot and made arrests.

The United States said Tuesday it recognizes opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as president-elect of Venezuela -- the first time it called him that -- four months after a disputed election in which incumbent Nicolas Maduro claimed victory amid accusations of fraud.

Gov. Abbott's executive orders impose strict sanctions aimed at preventing espionage and infiltration from several countries labeled as "foreign adversaries."

Maria Corina Machado also urged Trump to reverse sanction relief introduced under President Biden and pursue new measures

The G20 summit will be a diplomatic test for veteran President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who has boosted Brazil's global standing since returning to power but drawn fire for his positions on Ukraine and Gaza.