Venezuela - Wikipedia
Venezuela is a presidential republic consisting of 23 states, the Capital District and federal dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; [22][23] the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north and in the capital.
Venezuela | Economy, Map, Capital, Collapse, & Facts | Britannica
1 day ago · Venezuela, country located at the northern end of South America, occupying a roughly triangular area. Venezuela is bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west. The national capital is Caracas.
Venezuela | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Jan 10, 2025 · Stay on top of Venezuela latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Venezuela - The World Factbook
6 days ago · Venezuela’s ongoing socio-economic, political, and human rights crises have resulted in widespread poverty and food insecurity and have devastated the country’s …
US rejects Venezuelan President Maduro's reelection, but keeps ...
5 days ago · CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Things seemed to be looking up for Venezuela in 2022. Following years of authoritarian rule and withering economic sanctions, President Nicolás Maduro had agreed to work toward a democratic presidential election. The White House, in return, granted him a financial lifeline: a permit for U.S. energy giant Chevron to pump and export Venezuelan oil.
Venezuela Factsheet - The World Factbook
6 days ago · 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.
Venezuela latest: Maduro sworn in for third term as global …
Jan 10, 2025 · Venezuela closes its border with Brazil. Venezuela made a unilateral decision to close its border with Brazil, the Brazilian government said in a statement. The border will remain closed until Jan. 13. Earlier Friday, Venezuela closed its border with Colombia and suspended air travel between the two nations.
Venezuela country profile - BBC News
Sep 9, 2024 · Provides an overview of Venezuela, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
Crisis in Venezuela - Wikipedia
An ongoing socioeconomic and political crisis began in Venezuela during the presidency of Hugo Chávez and has worsened during the presidency of successor Nicolás Maduro. It has been marked by hyperinflation, escalating starvation, [3] disease, crime and mortality rates, resulting in massive emigration. [4]
Venezuela: The Rise and Fall of a Petrostate - Council on Foreign Relations
Jul 31, 2024 · Venezuela, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, is a case study in the perils of becoming a petrostate. Since it was discovered in the country in the 1920s, oil has taken Venezuela on an...
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