Venezuela arrests three generals for alleged coup plotThree Venezuelan air force generals accused of plotting a coup against the leftist government of President Nicolas Maduro were arrested, amid a widening crackdown on the opposition.
Chavez day marked by parade, clashes, diplomatic spatVenezuela marked the first anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death Wednesday with a blend of solemn ceremonies, clashes and a break in relations with Panama over protests dogging his successor's presidency.
06 March 2014
Foreigners detained as Venezuela protesters, security clashAt least 41 people, including foreign reporters, were arrested in Caracas late Friday as security forces battled protesters angry at the policies of Venezuela's leftist government.
01 March 2014
Maduro gears up for talks to defuse protest threatVenezuela President Nicolas Maduro is readying crisis talks to try to defuse a deadly wave of protests that have brought the biggest challenge yet to his government.
24 February 2014
Maduro says no chance of coup after deadly Venezuela demosPresident Nicolas Maduro vowed Wednesday to tighten security in cities across Venezuela after protests against his government turned deadly, killing three people and injuring 26 others.
13 February 2014
Venezuela municipal elections a test for Chavez heirVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faced a big test Sunday as municipal polls, seen as a referendum on his performance amid soaring crime, high inflation and household shortages, closed.
09 December 2013
Venezuela debates special powers for MaduroVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pressed lawmakers Tuesday for special powers to fight corruption, in a move his rivals fear will lead to them being persecuted for political purposes.
09 October 2013
Maduro probes purported US involvement in Air France drug cacheVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday he was investigating whether US drug enforcement agents were involved in a huge cocaine drug bust as part of a plot to brand Venezuela a "narco state."
04 October 2013
Maduro warns US all its diplomats could be thrown outVenezuela President Nicolas Maduro lashed out at the United States anew Wednesday, warning after he expelled three US diplomats in Caracas that the rest could be next.
Venezuelan president scraps UN trip over 'threats'Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday he had scrapped his plan to take part in the UN General Assembly in New York to "protect my life" after purported threats on it.
26 September 2013
Venezuela nabs hitmen in alleged plot to kill Maduro Venezuela said Monday it derailed a plot to kill President Nicolas Maduro, arresting two hitmen it said wanted to execute the leftist leader on orders from a Colombian ex-president.
27 August 2013
Venezuela's opposition to appeal election internationally Venezuela opposition leader Henrique Capriles announced Tuesday he would go "before international bodies" to contest the April presidential vote that brought Nicolas Maduro to power.
07 August 2013
Venezuela celebrates birthday of late leader Chavez Hugo Chavez died five months ago, but that hasn't stopped his hand-picked successor from holding week-long festivities honoring the late Venezuelan leader's birthday.
29 July 2013
Venezuela says would consider asylum for Snowden Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he would consider an asylum request from US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden if the country receives one.
Venezuela threatens to end support for Colombia peace Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles on Thursday denounced as "blackmail" a threat by Caracas to end support for Colombia's peace process with leftist rebels.
01 June 2013
Venezuela accuses CNN of seeking to foment coupVenezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Monday accused US-based news network CNN en Espanol of working to promote a coup d'etat as part of a wider media war against his socialist government.