Iran May Follow Venezuela In Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency
The move, announced by a government official in a tweet on Wednesday, raised fears of rogue states using virtual currencies to evade sanctions.
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Venezuela's Deepening Crisis Triggers Mass Migration Into Colombia
A downward economic spiral, food shortages and a host of other problems have driven thousands of Venezuelans to flee to nearby countries.
Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'
The U.S. has put sanctions on the Venezuelan president and labeled him a "dictator." Nicolas Maduro's tweet Monday came not long after he was uninvited from a summit of Western Hemisphere countries.
Venezuela's Maduro Not Welcome At Regional Summit, Host Peru Says
Peru's foreign minister says an invitation to the Summit of the Americas in Lima has been withdrawn over concerns the presidential elections in Venezuela will not be free and fair.
Venezuela's Health Care System Ready To Collapse Amid Economic Crisis
The Pharmaceutical Federation of Venezuela estimates the country is suffering from an 85 percent shortage of medicine amid an economic crisis also marked by severe hyperinflation and food scarcity.
Venezuelan Supreme Court Bans Opposition Leaders From Upcoming Presidential Election
President Maduro's critics say the court's decision is a political maneuver to rig the election in his favor. Meanwhile, opposition leaders are scrambling to come up with a new plan.
Venezuela Calls For Presidential Election Amid Worsening Economic Crisis
The pro-government constitutional assembly called for a new presidential election in Venezuela by the end of April as the country continues to deal with a growing economic and political crisis.
Nephews Of Venezuelan First Lady Sentenced In U.S. Drug Smuggling Case
Efrain Antonio Campo Flores and his cousin Franqui Francisco Flores de Freitas received 18 years in prison.
Venezuela's Ruling Socialists Sweep Mayoral Races Amid Opposition Boycott
President Nicolás Maduro said any party that did not participate in Sunday's vote will be barred from next year's presidential election.
Venezuela Will Create New 'Petro' Cryptocurrency, President Maduro Says
President Nicolás Maduro says Venezuela will use the "petro," backed by oil reserves and other natural resources, to defeat a financial blockade on his country.