VENEZUELA

Oct 18 2025POLITICS

U. S. Holds Survivors After Striking Venezuelan Drug Boat

In a recent event, the U. S. military struck a boat linked to a Venezuelan drug cartel in international waters. Two survivors from this incident are now in U. S. custody. Navy helicopters were sent to rescue these individuals after spotting them on video footage. They were then taken to a U. S. Navy

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats Near Venezuela: What's Really Happening?

The U. S. has taken action against boats near Venezuela, claiming they were involved in drug trafficking. At least five strikes have been confirmed, resulting in the deaths of 27 people. A recent strike on October 16th had survivors, who were rescued and are now in U. S. custody. The U. S. says the

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Oct 16 2025POLITICS

US and Venezuela in a Tense Standoff: What's Really Going On?

Tensions are running high between the US and Venezuela. President Trump has given the CIA the green light to conduct secret missions in Venezuela. This move has sparked anger from Venezuelan President Maduro, who is calling for peace and rejecting any attempts at regime change. The US has already t

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

Why the Nobel Peace Prize Snubbed Trump and Chose a Venezuelan Leader

The Nobel Peace Prize committee made a bold choice this year, and not everyone is happy about it. They picked María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work in fighting for democracy in her country. This decision left some Trump supporters upset, especially after they pushed hard

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Oct 04 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Drug Trafficking in Venezuelan Waters

The U. S. has launched another military strike against a suspected drug boat near Venezuela. This time, four people were killed in what the Trump administration claims was a mission to stop a large shipment of drugs from reaching American shores. The strike, ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegset

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Sep 20 2025POLITICS

Venezuelans' US Protections: A Legal Tug-of-War

The Trump administration is once again at the supreme court's doorstep, this time seeking to end protections for Venezuelans living in the US. The request comes after a federal judge ruled that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, overstepped her authority by trying to end these protections

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Venezuelans in Peru: A Journey of Resilience and Mental Health Challenges

In Peru, over 1. 5 million Venezuelans have settled since their country's economy crashed in 2015. This massive migration wasn't easy. It brought along a lot of stress and mental health issues. These problems started before the journey, continued during it, and persisted after arrival. When people

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Venezuela's Struggle: A Look at the Hard Times from 2014 to 2020

Venezuela has been through a lot in the last ten years. The country has been in a tough spot. A recent study took a close look at this period. It focused on seven important signs of trouble. The goal was to figure out who was hit the hardest. The study wanted to understand the crisis better. I

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Election: A Tale of Low Turnout and Political Divisions

Venezuela's recent elections saw a significant number of opposition parties choosing to boycott the polls. This decision was driven by their belief that the elections were orchestrated to favor the ruling party. The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by President Nicolás Maduro, declare

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Venezuelans in Florida Face Uncertain Future

A recent decision by the U. S. Supreme Court has left Venezuelans in Florida anxious about their future. The court's ruling immediately revoked the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many Venezuelans, putting them at risk of deportation. This status, which has been in place since 2021, protects in

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