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Known for political turmoil, its president Pedro Castillo now faces an impeachment vote accused of ‘moral incapacity’
Ex-Marxist guerrilla campaigning to halt oil exploration wins leftwing primary
State department says ‘no quid pro quo’ behind release of US prisoners in Caracas
Energy secretary says nation on ‘war footing’ while Colombia warns on Venezuela overture
Releases are latest sign of shifting relations with Washington following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Meeting with Venezuelan president comes as Washington ponders ban on Russian energy imports
By preserving plant diversity, researchers aim to make agriculture more resilient
Shift in US policy towards longstanding Russia ally may pave way for easing sanctions on Caracas
Investors fear big changes and market uncertainty in event of leftist win in May’s election
The unlikely president has suffered an exodus of ministers after six months of political turmoil
Argentina and Ecuador’s presidents to meet Xi Jinping to discuss debt and investments
Experienced economist Oscar Graham named new finance minister
Resignation leaves president Pedro Castillo seeking third PM after only six months in power
Ingrid Betancourt announces leadership bid two decades after being kidnapped by Marxist insurgents
Spanish oil company says it was not warned of high waves after tsunami triggered by volcanic eruption in Tonga
Banker makes higher offers for more stakes in food group Nutresa and holding company Grupo Sura
Maduro claims 7.6% rise over last year’s third quarter as one of the world’s longest bouts of hyperinflation fades
An ecological disaster is threatening parts of the Amazon as the Maduro regime seeks to exploit the country’s natural resources
Results in gubernatorial election a boost for candidates seeking to counter Maduro’s party at ballot box
Election rerun puts ‘Chavistas’ on the defence in the symbolically important state of Barinas
Leader’s mandate is extended but new restrictions are imposed amid questions about accountability
Former student leader has vowed to oppose some mining projects but will govern with divided congress
New leftwing president plans to raise taxes and oppose mines that ‘destroy’ the environment
The election comes as voters have demanded a more equitable share of the country’s economic success
Crypto collaboration followed lobbying in the US to deliver a lifeline for those on the frontline
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