Venezuela

Two Venezuelan lawmakers claim Speaker role

Two lawmakers in Venezuela have both declared themselves parliamentary Speaker after a tumultuous day in the country's politics. US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó and rival Luis Parra both claimed to…

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‘The Protestor’ voted Corporate Dispatch Person of the Year

From Bolivia to Lebanon to Ethiopia to Malta itself, people are taking to the streets to protest. Protests where angry citizens have swelled the streets of cities across the globe…

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The Year in Pictures – January: Guaido declares himself Venezuelan interim president

Juan Guaido, President of the Venezuelan Parliament, poses with a copy of Venezuela's constitution as he announces that he assumes executive powers, in Caracas, Venezuela, 23 January 2019. Guaido declared…

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U.S. blacklists six oil tankers in new Venezuela-related sanctions

The American government blacklisted six oil tankers involved in the shipment of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, the latest in a series of sanctions aimed at pressuring Havana to abandon its…

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Clashes as opposition supporters’ storm Venezuelan embassy in Brazil

Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and followers of Juan Guaido, head of the National Assembly, clash outside of the Venezuela's embassy facilities, in Brasilia, Brazil. Earlier some supporters of…

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El Salvador expels Venezuelan diplomats, recognizes Juan Guaido

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has expelled Venezuela’s diplomatic corps, giving them two days to leave the country. El Salvador announced late Saturday that Venezuelan diplomats serving under embattled President Nicolas…

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Venezuela exodus set to top 5 million

With roughly 5,000 people leaving the country each day, the exodus from Venezuela is expected to reach 5 million in the coming months, UN and EU officials revealed. Addressing…

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The US bans former Cuban President Raul Castro from entry

The State Department banned travel to the US by Cuban Communist Party head and former President Raul Castro, the younger brother of the late revolutionary and longtime leader Fidel Castro.…

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U.S. to provide Venezuela’s Guaido with $52 million in funding

The United States said on Tuesday it will provide $52 million in funding to Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, an escalation of support even as his push to oust socialist…

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Colombia’s armed forces on alert over Venezuela military exercises

The Colombian military is on alert in response to Venezuelan armed forces exercises along the two nations’ border that Colombia considers an open threat, a senior military commander said on…

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Secret talks between USA and Venezuela confirmed

The US and Venezuelan leaders have confirmed for the first time that their governments are talking behind the scenes. No mention of the opposition was made. US President Donald Trump…

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UNICEF seeks $70 million to aid 900,000 children in Venezuela

The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has appealed for help to provide life-saving assistance to 900,000 youngsters in Venezuela. As the country continues to face a dire economic crisis, more than three million children need…

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Russia’s state owned oil company Rosneft becomes largest oil supplier to Venezuela through ship-to-ship transfers near Malta, Gibraltar and Aruba

Russia’s state-owned oil company Rosneft has become the last major supplier of petrol to Venezuela, propping up President Nicolás Maduro’s regime as the US intensifies economic pressure on Caracas, according…

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Hurds Bank is used by Venezuela for significant oil products transfer, bypassing US sanctions – The Times

The Times reveals that Hurds Bank to Malta’s east is being used by Venezuela to make ‘significant’ transfers of oil products, bypassing US sanctions. An industry source said that vessel-to-vessel…

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Trump threatens undefined retaliation against countries and organisations issuing travel warnings on US because of gun violence

President Donald Trump threatened undefined retaliation Friday against countries and organizations that issue travel warnings on the United States because of gun violence. "If they did that, we'd just reciprocate," Trump said…

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US imposes freeze on all Venezuelan government assets

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a freeze on all Venezuelan government assets in the United States on Monday, sharply escalating an economic and diplomatic pressure campaign aimed at removing socialist…

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Transfer of Russian oil to Venezuela off Maltese coast

Various transfers of Russian oil products bound for Venezuela, had taken place off Malta’s coast during the first half of last year, media reports and data reveal. Media outlets Bloomberg…

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Venezuela’s government blames ‘electromagnetic attack’

Venezuela has been hit by another massive power cut, with the capital Caracas among the areas affected. It is believed at least 18 of the country's 23 states have lost power.…

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US condemns Venezuela aircraft’s ‘unsafe approach’

The United States military has accused a Venezuelan fighter aircraft of endangering the crew of a US navy plane in international airspace. The Venezuelan plane made an "unsafe approach" and…

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£4 million worth of gold, linked to drug cartel seized in Heathrow airport

Gold worth around £4 million has been seized by the National Crime Agency as part of an international investigation into a suspected South American drugs cartel. Officers from Border Force,…

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Pope appeals for political dialogue in Venezuela

“Once again”, Pope Francis said on Sunday, “I would like to express my closeness to the beloved people of Venezuela, who have been particularly hard hit by the continuing crisis”.…

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USA imposes sanctions on Venezuela’s military counter-intelligence agency

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Venezuela's military counter-intelligence agency, accusing it of torturing and murdering detainees. The new sanctions, announced by the US Treasury Department, freeze any US-based…

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Venezuela opposition to meet Maduro envoys in Norway-mediated talks in Barbados

Venezuela’s opposition will meet with representatives of President Nicolas Maduro’s government in Barbados for talks mediated by Norway, as part of efforts to resolve an ongoing political crisis. Opposition…

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Over 5,000 persons killed in Venezuela for resisting to authority – UN

A United Nations report released Thursday claims the incidence of alleged extrajudicial killings by the security forces in Venezuela in the context of security operations has been “shockingly high”. It…

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Maduro’s son target of US sanctions

The Trump administration is slapping economic sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's son in its latest effort to unseat the South American country's socialist regime. Nicolás Maduro Guerra heads the…

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Venezuela foils alleged attempt on President Maduro’s life

An attempt to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has failed the country's government said. Maduro has accused the United States of being behind an alleged coup plot. Venezuelan Communications Minister…

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De La Rue trouble – Chairman and senior Director announce resignation

Banknote maker De La Rue has announced plans to shut a print line at its Gateshead works, placing up to 171 jobs at risk of redundancy. The company made the…

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Photo Story : Marching…

Members of the National Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela march in the rain to support of the feeding program 'Local Committees of Supply and Production (CLAP)' and to support the Venezuelan…

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Venezuela : Thousands cross into Colombia to buy food after opening of border

Thousands of Venezuelans have crossed into Colombia to buy food, medicine and other essentials after the border between the two countries was reopened. The crossing was closed in February at President…

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Photo Story: Angelina Jolie in Colombia

A handout photo made available by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) shows Special Envoy Angelina Jolie speaking with children, who fled Venezuela, in Riohacha, Colombia. Jolie is on…

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Trump’s administration reintroduces travel restrictions to Cuba

President Donald Trump's administration is restricting travel to Cuba, the US State Department said on Tuesday. The Trump administration is ending an educational travel program and banning "passenger and recreational…

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Photo Story: Venezuela’s Ronaldo search for gold

Ronaldo is a name traditionally linked with wealthy football stars. This isn't the case. The photo shows Ronaldo, 19, searching for valuable objects in the Guaire River in Caracas, Venezuela.…

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Fuel shortages lead to long queues in Venezuela

Angry drivers queued for hours in towns across Venezuela on Friday as fuel shortages worsened in the South American nation following a plunge in gasoline imports and a stoppage at…

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Venezuelan lawmakers seek refuge in embassies

Two Venezuelan lawmakers sought refuge at foreign embassies in Caracas on Thursday, as the government of President Nicolas Maduro cracked down on allies of opposition leader Juan Guaido who supported…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and News Review – Monday 6th May 2019

Good morning, The aviation tragedy in Russia, the clashes in Tripoli, a cease fire in Gaza and US's warning to Iran dominate the world headlines. The political activities leading to…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing, Thursday 2nd May 2019

Good morning, Start your day informed with your morning briefing prepared and delivered by Corporate Dispatch. Our main stories selection The Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he had agreed…

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Guaidó vows crippling strikes in Venezuela… tension rising between Moscow and Washington

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called for an escalating series of strikes to force President Nicolás Maduro to relinquish power. Guaidó urged public employees to act on Thursday, saying…

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Tense atmosphere in Venezuela in the wake of new protests

Juan Guaidó has appealed for his supporters to take to the streets of Venezuela again on Wednesday, after a day of violent clashes on Tuesday. His call followed a…

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Trump threatens Cuba with sanction for supporting Venezuela’s Maduro

US President Trump threatened Cuba with the "highest level" of sanctions if the country continues giving military support for Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro's government. Developing Story

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Venezuela uprising – Update

Clashes between anti-government protesters and law enforcement officers erupted in Caracas on Tuesday after the Venezuelan opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, appeared alongside soldiers at a military base and called for…

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Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaidó announces ‘final phase of Operation Freedom’

Update :Venezuelan military commander Vladimir Padrino López has told national television that a "coup attempt" by the opposition is being defeated and most rebellious troops have withdrawn from the streets.…

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US State Department praises Malta’s stance on Russian warplanes

The US State Department, via its spokeswoman, Morgan Ortagus, has praised the Maltese Government's stance after the refusal to let two Russian military planes pass through Maltese airspace. The…

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Venezuela to denounce US sanctions as crimes against humanity

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza on Thursday said he plans to denounce what he deemed to be "crimes against humanity" committed by the United States against Venezuela. The U.S. economic…

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U.S. slaps sanctions on four shipping firms, including Italy-based PB Tankers S.P.A., for carrying oil from Venezuela

The United States blacklisted four shipping companies and nine vessels, for transporting oil from Venezuela. The U.S. Treasury identified the firms as Liberia-based Jennifer Navigation Ltd, Lima Shipping Corp and…

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Venezuela seeking to avoid a Syrian-style civil war

Venezuela's top diplomat said on Thursday his government was seeking to avoid a Syria-style civil war during a visit to long-time ally Damascus. Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza accused the United…

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Red Cross set to begin crucial aid distribution in Venezuela

The Red Cross said it would begin impartially distributing aid in Venezuela in two weeks, brushing aside the threat of political interference amid the power struggle in the country. The…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, The latest about the 'hijacked' ship, the Brexit saga dominate today's headlines. Here's your morning briefing to start your day informed. The Latest news The Armed Forces of…

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Russia must leave Venezuela – Trump

US President Donald Trump has met with Fabiana Rosales, wife of Venezuela's interim President Juan Guaido, as Venezuelans endured a third day of a near-nationwide blackout. It is the second outage…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and Newspaper Review

Good morning, Your morning briefing provides you with the salient developments and news as reported by the main news outlets from Malta and around the world. The Latest At least…

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Russian military planes in Venezuela raise suspicions

The media in Venezuela is claiming that two Russian air force planes at Venezuela's main airport landed with a Russian defence official and nearly 100 troops. The two planes left…

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New regional bloc created in South American region

The Presidents of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru signed a declaration to create a regional bloc of nations they say is open to any country, regardless of…

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Reports of hospital deaths as a result of power outage in Venezuela

There are reports that at least 80 babies dying in Venezuelan hospitals because of the massive power blackouts. American Senator Marco Rubio, a strident critic of Venezuela’s President Nicolas…

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Maduro blames US for massive power outage

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro blamed the United States for a prolonged power outage which affected most of the South American country. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denied Washington…

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American journalist released from custody in Venezuela

Venezuela’s government released an American journalist and his local colleague after they spent more than 12 hours in custody. A move that drew further international condemnation of President Nicolas…

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Venezuela expels German Ambassador

German Ambassador Daniel Kriener (right in photo above) has been told to leave Venezuela within 48 hours. He has been accused by the Nicolas Maduro government of meddling in Venezuela's…

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EU warns against military intervention in Venezuela

The European Union on Monday urged the United States and Latin American powers against launching a military intervention to oust the regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Meanwhile the United States…

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USA’s Pompeo – Military action not excluded – Venezuela crisis – Update and Roundup

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday continued to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime to back down as unrest in the country continues to escalate, continuing to say that…

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