After renewed sanctions and ahead of election, Venezuela looks to increase tax take

The Venezuelan government is aiming to make up for the return of U.S. oil sanctions by raising tax revenues so it can increase spending on public workers and secure their support in July's elections, ... Read More

Venezuela's Maduro says he is open to receiving UN rights envoy

CARACAS, April 23 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he is willing to receive an envoy from the United Nations' human rights office ... so we may overcome it." Venezuela's ... Read More

Venezuela's Maduro accuses US of building 'secret' bases in disputed region Essequibo

"We have information proving that in the territory of Guyana Essequibo, temporarily administered by Guyana, secret military bases of the (US ... against Venezuela." Maduro's provocative remarks ... Read More

Venezuela’s Maduro Increases Minimum Wage to $130 Ahead of Vote

Venezuela will increase workers’ monthly income by 30% as Nicolás Maduro seeks to bolster support ahead of presidential elections in July.Most Read from BloombergUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant ... Read More

Holy Handouts: Venezuela’s Maduro Woos Evangelical Voters with Gifts and Cash

As the presidential election approaches, the incumbent government seeks to win support with aid to churches and pastors. Read More

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's ... United Nations’ highest court, asking judges to rule that an 1899 border decision is valid and binding. Meanwhile ... Read More

Guyana condemns Venezuela for pursuing annexation of disputed region

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s ... Guyana took the case to the United Nations’ highest court, asking judges to rule that an 1899 border decision is valid and binding. Meanwhile ... Read More

Venezuela's Maduro passes law to annex part of neighbouring Guyana

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has passed a law to create a new Venezuelan state around the oil-rich region of Essequibo in neighbouring Guyana ... the United States and Britain. Venezuela ... Read More

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region

Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's move to ... In 2018, Guyana took the case to the United Nations’ highest court ... Read More