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Venezuela Renames Currency as 'Sovereign Bolivar' Amid Super-Inflation, Economic Turmoil: Your Top Questions Answered

The new currency will be linked to Venezuela's cryptocurrency petro, whose value is dependent on the rate of oil exported from the South American nation.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Ties Opposition Leader to Drone Attack

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused one of the country's most prominent opposition leaders of being linked to the alleged assassination attempt using drones.

Masterminds Behind Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s Alleged Assassination Bid Identified

Venezuelan authorities have identified the masterminds behind an alleged assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro using explosive drones, according to a top official.

Six Suspects Detained for Drone Attack on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (Watch Video)

Six suspects were detained for an alleged assassination attempt on Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, confirmed Interior Minister Nestor Reverol.

Venezuela President Unharmed in Drone Attack

An explosive drone went off in Caracas when President Nicolas Maduro was addressing a live televised speech, said the Venezuelan officials.

Death Toll in Caracas Club Stampede Rises to 18

Venezuelan authorities today revised to 18 the death toll following a stampede at a crowded Caracas club over the weekend.

'Political Murders' Have No Place in Democracy: Javadekar

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that 'political murder' has no place in a democracy.

Venezuela Pushes Launch of New Banknotes

Venezuela on Saturday has shifted the date for the introduction of new banknotes to August 4, the country's government said.

Venezuela Confirms Release of American Joshua Holt

The Venezuelan government confirmed today that American Joshua and his wife have been freed and are on their way home after two years in jail.

Venezuela's Maduro Sworn in for Second Six-year Term

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro was sworn in today for a second term as president of the crisis-wracked Latin American country, just days after winning an election boycotted by the opposition and decried abroad.

US Demands Two Venezuelan Diplomats Leave Within 48 Hours: State Dept

The United States has ordered two Venezuelan diplomats to leave its territory within 48 hours, the State Department said today, responding to Caracas's expulsion order against the top two US diplomats there.

Venezuela: A Country in Crisis

The South American country of Venezuela is in an unprecedented economic and political crisis marked by severe food and medicine shortages, soaring crime rates, and an exodus of its people.

US Vows 'swift' Action After Disputed Venezuela Vote

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today threatened new punitive measures against Venezuela after a disputed election which saw embattled President Nicolas Maduro win a second term.

US Treasury Sanctions Venezuelan Leader's Top Aide Cabello

The US Treasury today slapped sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's powerful deputy Diosdado Cabello, just two days before the crisis-hit country goes to the polls for an election Maduro is widely expected to win.

Venezuela Seizes Kellogg Unit After Company Halts Operations: Maduro

Venezuela's government seized today control of the South American country's Kellogg subsidiary after it halted operations, President Nicolas Maduro announced.

US, LatAm Countries Warn Venezuela over Presidential Election

The United States and more than a dozen Latin American countries today warned Venezuela its presidential election next month would be seen as illegitimate by the region unless it restored democratic standards.

Elections in Venezuela 2018: Assembly Orders Elections by April 30

Venezuela witnessed its worst economic crisis when people protested in huge numbers against food shortage, hyperinflation and declining oil production. Its foreign exchange reserves also collapsed, causing the country's economy to collapse completely.