Venezuela passes law against maritime piracy
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a law that allows prison sentences of up to 20 years for anyone who promotes or finances piracy or blockades.
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U.S. pursues another oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro with a sweeping blockade targeting illicit oil shipments.
Trump not ruling out attack on Venezuela - report
U.S. President Donald Trump is not ruling out a possibility of war with Venezuela, he told NBC News in an interview.
Venezuelan navy escorts ships following Trump's blockade threat - report
Venezuela deployed naval escorts for ships carrying oil byproducts departing its ports following US President Donald Trump's threat of a "total and complete blockade," The New York Times reported.
Russia hopes for U.S. pragmatic approach on Venezuela - MFA
Moscow hopes that the U.S. administration will demonstrate a pragmatic approach to the situation around Venezuela to avoid mistakes that will impact the entire region, director of the ministry’s Latin American department Alexander Shchetinin said, commenting on Trump’s statement on recognizing the Venezuelan authorities as a "terrorist organization."
U.S. detains oil large tanker off Venezuelan coast
The U.S. military intercepted and detained an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Iranian president condemns US actions in Venezuela
He reaffirmed the strategic alliance between the two countries and called US actions in the Caribbean a threat to global security
Iran backs Venezuela in its standoff with U.S.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held phone talks with Venezuela's Foreign Minister Iván Gil Pinto, discussing bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Caribbean region.
Venezuela asks Iran for assistance
Iran's diplomatic mission noted that this is political support, not military aid
Operation Southern Spear: US declares war on drug cartels in Western Hemisphere
Washington has announced the launch of Operation Southern Spear, targeting drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere, following recent U.S. military actions against maritime targets near Venezuela.
Nobel Peace Prize: Venezuelan opposition leader beats Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
Venezuela signs strategic partnership agreement with Russia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a decree on the entry into force of the strategic partnership and cooperation agreement with Russia, …
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Venezuelan President on his victory in elections
Ilham Aliyev congratulated Nicolas Maduro on his victory in the presidential elections. He expressed confidence in the successful continuation of relations between the countries.
Sergey Lavrov arrives in Venezuela
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Venezuela with a visit. The republic has become the second point in the FM’s working tour to Latin American countries after Cuba. In addition to the talks with his Venezuelan …
Iran's president to visit three Latin American countries
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela next week, Iran's state news agency announced, adding that the upcoming …
Venezuela to bring good news on MIR cards soon
Moscow and Caracas have advanced in the development of a system of exchange of financial messages, bypassing SWIFT, and the use of Russia's MIR payment system in Venezuela, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto told the joint news …
Beach vacation at Caribbean Sea becomes year-round for Russians
Charter flights to Venezuela from Moscow will be carried out all year round
The world's most dangerous travel destinations for 2023
Each year, World Population Review calculates the crime rate of each country - the total number of reported crimes throughout the year divided by the total population. The result is then multiplied by 100,000 for ease of …
Venezuela's oil exports slipped despite big assist from Iran
Venezuela's oil exports last year declined due to infrastructure outages, U.S. sanctions and rising competition in its key Asia market despite assistance from ally Iran. Exports this year are expected to get a lift after the United States …
Iran bets on thermal power
The Iranian government plans to install 10,000 megawatts of new power generating capacity with the help of private investors
