At least 20 people have died in the western state of Mérida, where heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding.

Caracas asked the ICC to open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by the US through unilateral coercive measures.

Criminologist Andrés Antillano examines a high-profile security operation to neutralize criminal activity in the Cota 905 district in July.

Locals are increasingly switching to P2P methods to bypass inflation, cash shortages and low wages, as well as Washington’s blockade.

PDVSA partnered with Refidomsa in 2010 under former President Chávez as part of the PetroCaribe integration project.

Former ambassador to China Felix Plasencia will take over the foreign affairs portfolio.

Criminologist Andrés Antillano looks at the causes of the transformation of Venezuela’s gangs.

Venezuelan journalist Clodovaldo Hernández looks at the implications of the recent communard victory in the PSUV primary battle in El Maizal.

Hours after the talks culminated, opposition politician Freddy Guevara was released following a month in prison.

Third and final part in a series that examines the impact of the sanctions on a Venezuelan commune.

The representatives urged the White House to allow crude-for-diesel swaps and “constructively engage” with actors on the ground.

“The punishment of innocent civilians must end,” urged UN Special Rapporteurs, calling for immediate sanctions relief for all countries affected.

Canadian author Arnold August argued that the Lima Group now found itself on its “deathbed”.

VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos draws lessons and inspiration from Venezuela's best ever Olympic games performance.

Localized episodes of violence marred Sunday’s internal elections.

A flagship commune in Venezuela responds to the US blockade by diversifying its production.

The rebranded “digital bolívar” will wipe out six zeroes from the current “sovereign bolívar” and enter circulation on October 1.

Russia's Rostec will provide “advanced technology” and train Venezuelan personnel to recover the country’s sanctions-hit power facilities.

OAS head Luis Almagro could find himself before the ICC with the Bolivian government considering a probe at The Hague over his role in the 2019 coup.

VA’s Paul Dobson takes a critical look at failing government efforts to draw migrants back.

The LGBTIQ+ athlete is Venezuela's first-ever female gold medalist. The country's team overcame sanction-induced problems in getting to Tokyo.

VA columnist Ociel López takes a look at the opposition’s motivation to participate in new rounds of talks with the government.

The state oil company bought out France’s TotalEnergies and Norway’s Equinor in the heavy crude producing enterprise Petrocedeño.

The South American country has reinforced its health measures after detecting Delta variant cases.

Mexico has proposed a new regional body to replace the OAS, where regional issues can be addressed.

With Venezuelan government envoy Alex Saab fighting extradition to the US, Joe Emersberger tackles the corporate media coverage of the case and US sanctions.

In this exclusive, Venezuelan analyst Danna Urdaneta asks why both Caracas and Bogotá have maintained a strict pact of silence over the murder.

Washington has recently tightened its “devastating” sanctions, especially targeting diesel supply and production.

First-hand accounts of the impact of the US sanctions on one of Venezuela’s flagship communes.

The UN rapporteurs urged Washington to take responsibility for human rights violations and allow cancer patients' treatment.