Caracas, Jan 26 (IANS) Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez said that differences with the United States would be resolved through diplomatic channels.Speaking at an event with oil workers at the Puerto La Cruz refinery in northeastern Venezuela on Sunday, Rodriguez said her government would address long-standing disputes with Washington “face to face” through what she described as Bolivarian diplomacy, Xinhua news agency reported.”We are not afraid, because what must unite us as a peopl…
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Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday said it is closely watching global energy markets amid tensions around Venezuela and Iran, but noted that oil prices have not yet seen “very significant impacts.”Asked how serious the current tensions surrounding Venezuela and Iran could be for global energy markets, Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, said: “What I can say for now is that obviously we’re monitoring all of this closely….
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a government leaker linked to Venezuela has been identified and is now in jail, as he also pointed to what he described as improved engagement with Caracas, including the delivery of oil to the United States.“The leaker has been found, and the leaker is in jail and will probably be in jail for a long time,” Trump told reporters during a White House event on Wednesday (local time). He said the individual was tied to leaks involving Vene…
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) President Donald Trump cited Venezuela while outlining his energy, economic, and security agenda, saying recent US actions involving the South American nation were helping lower fuel prices and support growth.Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, Trump described US involvement with Venezuela as successful and said it was now playing a role in boosting energy supply.“Even Venezuela wasn’t too bad, was it?” Trump said, calling the operation “as flawless an attack…
Caracas, Jan 11 (IANS) Venezuelan lawmaker Nicolas Maduro Guerra has said that his father, President Nicolas Maduro, sent a message through his lawyers saying he is in good condition and remains resolute while being held in the United States.”The lawyers told us they are strong and that we should not be sad,” Guerra said while addressing leaders of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela on Saturday (local time).He quoted his father as saying: “We are well. I am a fighter.”President Madur…
Caracas, Jan 11 (IANS) Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez pledged to realize the return of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were seized by the United States on January 3.Speaking at a community event in Miranda state on Saturday, Rodriguez said there was no uncertainty about Venezuela’s leadership or governing program, Xinhua news agency reported.”There is no uncertainty here. The Venezuelan people are in charge, and there is a government, that of President Nico…
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) The Venezuelan government said it wants to begin exploratory talks with Washington to restore diplomatic missions, even as the United States launched an initial on-the-ground review in Caracas amid ongoing security warnings.In a statement, the Venezuelan government said it has decided “to initiate an exploratory diplomatic process with the Government of the United States of America, aimed at restoring diplomatic missions in both countries.” It said the move was guid…
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) The United States has begun an on-the-ground assessment in Caracas as it considers a possible reopening of its embassy in Venezuela, even as American officials continue to warn that the country’s security situation remains “fluid” and dangerous for US citizens.“As President Trump said, we are making preparations to allow for a reopening should the President make that decision,” a senior State Department official said earlier, signalling that the administration …
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) With rising concerns over the political situation in Venezuela, India on Friday said that it is closely monitoring the developments in the region and stands ready to offer assistance to the Indian community in the South American country and neighbouring Colombia. “We are closely monitoring developments in Venezuela. The Indian community there is small, around 50 people, and our Embassy is in touch with them through a travel advisory. In Colombia, where there are about 6…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Venezuela’s political crisis has once again captured global attention. On January 3, 2026, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by the US military and taken into American custody.The Trump administration has said that it will oversee the South American nation through “safe political transition”.The US administration claims this move is intended to restore democracy and stability in Venezuela.However, from an international law perspective, it constitutes a clea…