Man Accused of Rigging 2020 Election Sues Fox News, Sidney Powell for $250M
One day after Powell baselessly claimed that she had evidence of 7 million votes fraudulently cast for Biden, the Trump campaign fired her.
KFC in Japan, Pig in Puerto Rico: Surprising Christmas Food Traditions
Christmas food traditions vary widely across the globe, often based on cultural and religious rituals.
U.K. High Court Says Guaidó is Venezuelan President in Fight for $2B Gold
Both Juan Guaidó and President Nicolás Maduro have named different boards to oversee the nation's central bank, and both are bidding for control of the gold.
70 Venezuelans Apprehended by CBP as Number Arriving at Border Rises
The group of undocumented migrants was encountered in Big Bend National Park, which sits on a portion of the border in West Texas.
Trump Administration Denied Offer to Swap Americans for Maduro Ally: Report
Businessman Alex Saab, whom prosecutors accuse of aiding corruption in Maduro's inner circle, was extradited to Miami this month.
The U.S. is Addicted to Sanctions. Do They Work?
If there is one tool policymakers and lawmakers in Washington are almost always predisposed to use, it is the economic stick commonly known as sanctions.
Latin American Unity Remains a Pipe Dream
The region's politics would be much less interesting without these huff-and-puff summits with their customary grandstanding and squabbles.
Iran Fortifies West Hemisphere Ties, Will Sign 20-Year Deal with Venezuela
Iran and Venezuela agreed on "the commitment to reinforce multilateralism and reject the interference and interventionism" of the United States.
Venezuela Changes Currency as Inflation Skyrockets, Price of Dollar Rises
Venezuela removed zeros from the end of its currency for a third time as the country struggles against hyperinflation making its currency nearly worthless.
Morgan Stanley Took Millions from Venezuelan Accused of Laundering Money
The man being accused is Luis Mariano Rodriguez Cabello, the cousin of former oil minister Rafael Ramírez, who allegedly stole $2 billion from stat accounts.
Mom Dies Saving Her Children by Breastfeeding Them for Days After Shipwreck
The heroic story of Mariely Chacón, a 40-year-old mother of two from Venezuela, has made headlines after a pleasure cruise ended in disaster.
The International Legal System is Broken. Taking on Venezuela Could Fix It
Venezuelans have waited far too long for justice from the predatory Maduro regime.
Joe Biden Wounds Cuba, Venezuela and China's Hopes of Obama-Style Detente
The American president said the U.S. stands with Cuban protesters and condemned "decades of repression" by "Cuba's authoritarian regime."
Iran Confirms Warship, Support Vessel Sailing in Atlantic Ocean
Iran's state TV reported an Iranian destroyer and support vessel are sailing in the Atlantic Ocean without revealing its final destination. Its cargo is suspected to end up in Venezuela.
Man in Disbelief After Finding Garbage Dumpster Stuffed Full of Cash
The dumpster was filled with Venezuelan bolivar fuerte notes, which are no longer in use and therefore virtually worthless.
Cargo Ships Spoofing Location Data to Violate Government Sanctions
Ships looking to bypass economic sanctions have been increasingly using a method called "spoofing," in which they adopt the registration information of another tanker to conceal their true location. The maritime intelligence agency Windward believes this might become a common practice.
Ex-Green Berets Jailed in Venezuela Were Not Part of Coup, Negotiator Says
"The Green Berets are innocent of the crimes they are charged with. They were not mercenaries, they were not part of an invasion," said Richardson, who is working with the two Americans' families.
Steven Seagal Gifts Samurai Sword to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
The Hollywood star met Nicolás Maduro, whose country is subject to Western sanctions over a disputed election.
Just 8 of 368 Tons of U.S. Aid to Venezuela Reached Country: Report
Only eight tons worth of U.S. aid out of 368 provided to Venezuela in 2019 actually reached the nation amid political and economic turmoil in the country that has led to a humanitarian crisis.
Florida Voter Reactions Could Be Key to US Decisions on Venezuela Policies
As the government of isolated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attempts to win over the U.S., Florida is emerging as the embattled nation's biggest obstacle to improving relations with President Joe Biden's administration and easing sanctions.
Venezuelan Displacement Crisis needs U.S. Support
A regional approach to those fleeing Venezuela would address the need for safety and security well before they reach the U.S. border. There is no quick fix.
Venezuelan Arrested for Writing About Politician at Party During COVID
"I haven't done anything," Milagros Mata Gil wrote in a Facebook post warning of her arrest.
Colombia's Trailblazing Model for Refugees
Colombia's action of legalizing Venezuelan refugees, especially during these challenging times, is innovative, pragmatic and inspiring.
Allies Want Biden to 'Rebrand' With Latino Voters With Personal Connections
There is concern that the White House is not doing enough to rebrand and sell his accomplishment politically in south Florida and beyond.
Woman's Entire Family Dies After She Hides Positive COVID Test
Verónica García Fuentes, 36, from the state of Tachira in Venezuela, fell ill with a fever in mid-December, but kept her diagnosis a secret out of fear.
Nations Targeted by US for Regime Change Mock Mob Attack on Capitol
"The events in the Capitol in Washington today are very regrettable, but they could have been worse if there was an American embassy in that city," former Cuban ambassador José Ramón Cabañas wrote.
After Maradona's Death, His Opinion of America Resurfaces
The soccer star was an admirer of Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro, frequently criticizing the United States, including one notable incident in 2007 on Chavez's TV show.
GOP Senator Calls Election Rigging Claims From Trump Campaign 'Outrageous'
"To have that accusation offhandedly thrown out there just to confuse our voters across the United States, I think that is absolutely wrong," she added.
Iran Travels West, Builds Leftist Latin America Ties Amid U.S. Vote Woes
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif set out for Venezuela, Cuba and Bolivia, but the U.S. Western Hemisphere assistant secretary dismissed the trip, saying "their dealings together underscore their lack of legitimacy."
How the U.S. Can Prevent Iran from Stationing ICBMs in Venezuela
If we want to prevent the next Cuban Missile Crisis, we must continue with the financial pressure on Iran and add diplomatic and intelligence layers to these efforts.