Venezuela
Brazil cautiously spearheads BRICS push for national currency trade
Brazil is taking a leading role in efforts to reduce the BRICS economic bloc's dependence on the US dollar, championing the use of national currencies in trade among member states.
Russian surveillance network in Nicaragua raises alarm
Recent reports have unveiled Nicaragua as a key hub for Russian espionage operations in Latin America. The nation hosts advanced surveillance systems, including the SORM-3 technology, enabling the interception of various communications.
Brazil may derail Venezuela’s BRICS dream as bloc gears up for expansion
The BRICS group is moving forward with plans for expansion, with an announcement expected at the bloc's annual summit in Kazan this October. But Venezuela's inclusion in the next wave of expansion appears uncertain due to Brazil's resistance.
EU recognises Venezuela's Gonzalez as president in resolution backed by right-wing MEPs
The European Parliament on September 19 passed a non-binding resolution recognising Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the "legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela."
Venezuelan President Maduro backs Russia's stance on Ukraine war, lauds Putin
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has expressed strong support for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict and lauded President Putin, according to statements made on his weekly programme on state TV.
Venezuelans need to fork out 225 minimum wages to bag latest iPhone
The newest iPhone 16, unveiled this week at Apple’s annual showcase, has stirred excitement among tech enthusiasts worldwide. However, for most Venezuelans the flagship smartphone remains a pipe dream, as they endure a stark economic reality.
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Climate crisis-driven global food security deteriorated between 2019 and 2022 and is even affecting the US
Global food security deteriorated between 2019 and 2022, according to the latest Global Food Security Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit, and even the US has been affected.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez flees to Spain as Maduro ramps up repression
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González has left the country and sought asylum in Spain, following a disputed presidential election that has plunged the crisis-stricken South American nation into further political turmoil.
AI will be a major source of GHGs by 2030, says Morgan Stanley
Energy ravenous AI data centres are set to become a major source of GHGs emissions by 2030 as the number of server farms needed to run the artificial intelligence services is set to expand exponentially over the next two and half decades.
Maduro moves up Christmas in desperate bid to mask Venezuela's political crisis
In a bizarre move, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that Christmas celebrations in the country will begin on October 1 this year – a full three months ahead of schedule.
Colombian fighters returning from Ukraine face jail in Russia after Venezuela stopover
Two Colombian citizens have been arrested in Moscow on charges of mercenarism. The pair, who allegedly fought alongside Ukrainian forces in the current war between Moscow and Kyiv, were detained after being extradited by Venezuela.
Citgo teeters amid Venezuela crisis and $20bn creditor claims
The future of Citgo, once a crown jewel in Venezuela's overseas oil empire, hangs in the balance as the company grapples with mounting losses and legal challenges.
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Italian journalist in Venezuela charged with terrorism amid post-election crackdown
Venezuelan authorities have detained veteran entertainment journalist Carmela Longo in the wake of the country's disputed July 28 elections, according to local press freedom groups.
Maduro tightens grip as Venezuelan court rubber-stamps poll victory
Venezuela's Supreme Justice Tribunal on August 22 upheld President Nicolas Maduro's victory in the recent presidential election, despite ongoing controversy and widespread claims of fraud.
Isabel Allende slams Maduro “dictatorship” as betrayal of father's socialism
Isabel Allende, a Chilean senator and daughter of former socialist president Salvador Allende, has delivered a scathing critique of Nicolás Maduro's government in Venezuela, labelling it a "dictatorship in every sense of the word".
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Venezuelans stage global protests in unprecedented challenge to Maduro
Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets in cities at home and across the globe on August 17, responding to a call from the country's political opposition to defend their claim of victory in last month's disputed presidential election.
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Latin America trapped in low growth cycle, ECLAC warns
Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a "low economic growth trap" that threatens to stall progress across the region, according to a new report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
IMF: Carbon emissions from AI and crypto are surging and tax policy can help
What do crypto assets and artificial intelligence have in common? Both are power hungry and that is increasing emissions.
Venezuelan opposition unveils plan to revive economy and rejoin global markets
Venezuela's opposition has presented a comprehensive economic proposal aimed at revitalising the country's battered economy. The ambitious plan outlines a strategy for rapid economic recovery and reintegration into the global financial system.
US lab invents a Fremen-tech water harvester
An American lab has developed “Fremen-like” technology that can extract moisture from the air even in a desert.