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February 16, 2021 at 7:58 am

Volunteer paramedics patrol streets of Venezuela’s capital VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's deepening crisis has gutted emergency ambulance services, so a group of volunteer paramedics has stepped into the void to offer...

February 10, 2021 at 7:04 am

AP Exclusive: Man recounts torture in Maduro’s Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The ransom calls began soon after Carlos Marrón learned his father hadn’t returned from his evening walk. The kidnappers wanted to...

February 1, 2021 at 12:12 pm

Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — If police aren't shutting down his street shows for lack of permits, Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana is battling coronavirus...

Sports

January 26, 2021 at 2:15 pm

Maduro’s ‘miracle’ treatment for COVID-19 draws skeptics

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro appears to be counting on yet another “miracle” to save his citizens from COVID-19, promoting a secretive...

January 22, 2021 at 8:52 am

Venezuela power struggle impedes delivery of COVID vaccine VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s political conflict has claimed another casualty: relief from the coronavirus pandemic. The socialist government of Nicolás Maduro and the U.S.-backed...

Residents tap into a fire hydrant to fill their containers with water in the San Juan neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, amid the new coronavirus pandemic. Venezuela’s economic crisis has sent millions fleeing and those left behind lacking basic goods, including gasoline, in a country with one of the world’s largest proven oil reserves. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) XMD105 XMD105

January 19, 2021 at 9:28 am

Trump blocks Venezuelans’ deportation in last political gift VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela — With the clock winding down on his term, U.S. President Donald Trump shielded tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants from deportation Tuesday...

January 15, 2021 at 3:00 pm

AP EXCLUSIVE: Maduro ally presses for dialogue with Biden VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Friday he’s hopeful the Biden administration will roll back a “cruel” sanctions...

January 14, 2021 at 6:50 am

AP PHOTOS: Venezuelan street artist seeks to inspire VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The glowing face of one of Venezuela’s greatest athletes seems to invigorate a corner of the country’s decaying capital, a splash...

Entertainment

December 12, 2020 at 7:55 am

Venezuela opposition holds ‘consultation’ to bolster support VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans at home and around the world are voicing frustration with President Nicolás Maduro in a survey wrapping up Saturday, days...

December 6, 2020 at 9:03 pm

Legislative election leaves Venezuela in political standoff VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolás Maduro has cemented formal control over all major institutions of power in Venezuela with authorities reporting Monday that his...

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