News of venezuela

GoFundMe or death: Venezuelans seek online help in Covid pandemic

09-04-2021 08:00 With a saturated public health care system and out of reach prices in private clinics, many Venezuelans are turning to crowdfunding sites throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Venezuela claims sanctions blocking vaccine purchases

08-04-2021 11:48 Venezuela's foreign minister claims that without economic sanctions against the government of President Nicolás Maduro, the country would already have purchased all 30 million coronavirus vaccines it needs.

Venezuela won't accept AstraZeneca vaccine through Covax

25-03-2021 14:47 Venezuela informs the Pan American Health Organisation it will not accept the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite having ordered between 1.4 and 2.4 million doses of it through Covax.

Argentina quits Lima Group, saying its work has ‘led to nothing’

24-03-2021 15:29 Buenos Aires announces its withdrawal from the Lima Group, saying its efforts had "led to nothing" and failed to provide an exit from the crisis.

Venezuela expels EU ambassador over fresh sanctions

24-02-2021 16:38 Venezuela on Wednesday expelled the European Union's ambassador to Caracas in response to new sanctions, giving the Portuguese envoy 72 hours to leave the country and raising the bloc's renewed ire.

Venezuela to begin Covid immunisation programme with Sputnik V

18-02-2021 12:44 President Nicolás Maduro announces healthcare workers, legislators, members of the Armed Forces and authorities will start to receive Covid-19 vaccines, with mass immunisation campaign is planned for April.

Biden to adopt ‘dramatically different’ approach to Latin America

23-01-2021 08:57 With President Joe Biden now in the White House, three respected experts offer their opinions on what lies ahead for US-Latin American relations over the next four years.

by Jennifer Heiman

Biden’s three priorities for South America

23-01-2021 08:39 Newly inaugurated US president’s foreign policy will have three main fronts in South America: environmental protection, the crisis in Venezuela and countering the growing influence of China. Negotiations with the International Monetary Fund will be the first bilateral test for Alberto Fernández.

by Leandro Dario

Putin’s allies are ordering Sputnik vaccine across Latin America

07-01-2021 16:07 Argentina, Venezuela and now Bolivia have all approved Russia's Sputnik vaccine for emergency use. In all, the countries have placed orders for more than 30 million doses.

New National Assembly leaves Guaidó out in cold in Venezuela

05-01-2021 11:26 A new Venezuelan National Assembly will be sworn in Tuesday, leaving Western-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó out in the political cold.

Argentina refuses to back OAS condemnation of Venezuela vote

12-12-2020 09:39 Alberto Fernández administration refuses to back Organisation of American States resolution denouncing last weekend’s vote as “fraudulent” and “neither free nor fair.”

Venezuela’s election facade helps push Juan Guaidó offstage

08-12-2020 08:31 Sunday’s feigned election in Venezuela, ending Juan Guaidó’s connection with the legislature that formed the basis of his claim to the presidency, may be what some need to rethink how to deal with the troubled nation.

Latin America watches on as United States heads to the polls

31-10-2020 10:36 With the region facing unprecedented economic and health concerns, as well as the issue of China’s increasing presence, Tuesday’s election could set the tone for the next phase of US-Latin America relations.

by Jennifer Heiman & Anina Hoffman

Leopoldo López leaves embassy haven to flee Venezuela

25-10-2020 10:54 Statement from Voluntad Popular party confirms former opposition mayor has left the country to continue his work from abroad in a decision they deemed “best for the country and the fight for Venezuela's freedom.”

What we learned this week: October 3 to 10

10-10-2020 09:56 Our pick of the stories from the last seven days in Argentina.

Uncertainty amid the malaise

10-10-2020 09:41 Burning as all these problems are, literally so in the case of the fires and metaphorically in the case of the economic and monetary crisis and the coronavirus pandemic, none of them are really being faced by a government seeking or obsessed with another agenda.

Control of Venezuelan gold held in London cast into doubt

05-10-2020 17:07 British court throws in question who controls nearly US$2 billion in Venezuelan gold stowed in a London bank vault amid a power struggle between President Nicolás Maduro and US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

Government’s approach to Venezuela crisis falls under spotlight

03-10-2020 09:54 Argentina's Ambassador to the OAS Carlos Raimuni sparks controversy with criticism and pushback after criticising UN report on human rights violations in Venezuela.

Experts cite 'crimes against humanity' in Maduro's Venezuela

16-09-2020 15:25 Independent experts for UN's top human rights body accuse Maduro administration of torture and killings, claiming security forces have used techniques like electric shocks, genital mutilation and asphyxiation against detainees.

Ex-Costa Rica president Laura Chinchilla pitches IDB top job candidacy

03-09-2020 11:56 Laura Chinchilla, former president of Costa Rica, is considered a long-shot in the race to head the Inter-American Development Bank, but is positioning herself as a moderate alternative to US President Donald Trump's nomination, Mauricio Claver-Carone.