Hugo Chávez
Trappist Monks Are Trying to Save Venezuela's Dying Coffee Industry
The monks who live and roast beans at the Roman Catholic Trappist monastery in the mountains above Mérida face shortages like anyone else in the country, but manage to navigate the lawless world of the dwindling coffee industry there.
Venezuela Is Running Out of Everything — and Its Government Is Blaming Supermarket and Pharmacy Owners
Officials announced the takeover of 35 Día a Día grocery stores throughout the South American country on Tuesday, claiming that the chain’s greedy owners were hoarding groceries.
Unable to Get Dollars, Venezuelans Turn to Bitcoins
Restrictions in Venezuela have made foreign currency difficult to come by for its citizens, and have led to the country's first bitcoin exchange.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo Lopez Appears in Court Over Protest Violence
Dozens died in riots that took country to the brink earlier this year; Maduro government has accused opposition of plotting his overthrow.
Saintly Hugo Chavez Replaces God in Socialist Lord's Prayer
The deceased Venezuelan leader is venerated as a saintly father who even, it is claimed, makes regular spiritual visitations to his presidential successor.
In Photos: Families Removed From 'Tower of David' Skyscraper Slum
More than 1,150 families had made homes in the abandoned financial tower, but now Venezuelan officials are relocating residents elsewhere.
Venezuela's Drug-Running Generals May Be Who Finally Ousts Maduro
Members of the Venezuelan military have become rich trafficking cocaine — and they'll do what it takes to protect their business interests.
Rumors of Cuban Forces in Venezuela Are Greatly Exaggerated
Reports of Cuban forces meddling in Venezuela may be untrue — or they may simply be premature, considering what Cuba stands to lose.
Actually, Most Venezuelans Don't Want to Overthrow the Government
As tensions deepen, bringing the quasi-certainty of more violence to come, a change of regime continues to seem unlikely.
Venezuela Rising
Yesterday in Caracas, Venezuela, thousands of citizens gathered to mark a year since the passing of the country's late president Hugo Chavez. Meanwhile, across town, protests by anti-government activists continued, unabated.
Does It Matter That the Venezuelan Opposition Is Funded by the US?
Many of the anti-government opposition groups taking to the streets in Venezuela have been backed by the US for years and are supported by wealthy Venezuelans. Is that reason to be concerned?
Venezuela’s ‘Youth Day’ Spoiled by Deadly Riots
Three men were killed and 66 were injured in violent clashes as government supporters and opposition fought in the streets.