'We need to lift relations' with Colombia - Venezuela President Maduro:

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/in-default-on-154-billion-of-debt-venezuela-is-ready-to-talk

Apr 24

Venezuela Is Setting the Stage for a $154 Billion Debt Restructuring: After years of fits and starts, Venezuela is setting the stage for one of the largest and ...

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Apr 17

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela after broken election promises : Biden administration says Maduro has ‘fallen short’ on pledge of free and fair ...

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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector

The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.

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Apr 22

Maduro Is at Crossroads as Venezuela’s Opposition Joins Together: Newfound unity within Venezuela’s opposition is testing President Nicolás Maduro’s willingness ...

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Apr 24

Venezuela's Maduro says he is open to receiving UN rights envoy: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he is willing to receive an envoy from the ...

reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelas-maduro-says-he-is-open-receiving-un-rights-envoy-2024-04-24/

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Apr 22

Exclusive: Venezuela to accelerate cryptocurrency shift as oil sanctions return: Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA plans to increase digital currency usage ...

reuters.com/business/finance/venezuela-accelerate-cryptocurrency-shift-oil-sanctions-return-2024-04-22/

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Apr 24

Venezuelan candidate Gonzalez touts return of exiles, freeing political prisoners

reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelan-candidate-gonzalez-touts-return-exiles-freeing-political-prisoners-2024-04-24/

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Apr 23

Venezuela opposition candidate to appear on presidential ballot for three parties

reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-opposition-candidate-appear-presidential-ballot-three-parties-2024-04-23/

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Apr 19

Venezuela oil sector hit by loss of its widest US license: Venezuela's loss of a key U.S. license that allowed it to export oil to markets around the world and ...

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Apr 09

Venezuela PDVSA Probe: Ex-Ministers Tareck El Aissami, Simón Zerpa Arrested - Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/venezuela-detains-two-former-maduro-confidantes-in-pdvsa-probe

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Apr 23

US indicts 10 over aircraft parts supplied to Venezuela: The U.S. Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging ten people of conspiracy to evade ...

reuters.com/world/americas/us-indicts-10-over-aircraft-parts-supplied-venezuela-2024-04-22/

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Apr 23

Orlen scraps Venezuela oil deals after heavy losses - source: Polish oil refiner Orlen has cancelled contracts to buy Venezuelan oil and refined products after ...

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Lula's South American summit plan unlikely in tense region, diplomats say: A diplomatic crisis in Ecuador and uncertainty over Venezuela's political future have ...

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Hess sets April 12 record date for shareholder vote on Chevron merger: Hess Corp on Wednesday said its board has set April 12 as the record date for the ...

reuters.com/markets/deals/hess-sets-april-12-record-date-shareholder-vote-chevron-merger-2024-04-24/

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Apr 19

Boris Johnson broke rules in Venezuela talks, government advisers say: The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting ...

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Apr 16

US says it will not renew easing of Venezuela oil sanctions unless progress made on elections

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Apr 20

Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuela's low-profile and last-minute opposition candidate: As time was running out, Venezuela's opposition chose low-profile former diplomat ...

reuters.com/world/americas/edmundo-gonzalez-venezuelas-low-profile-last-minute-opposition-candidate-2024-04-20/

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Apr 18

Oil stabilizes after sharp drop on demand concerns, easing of Middle East tension

reuters.com/business/energy/oil-inches-up-after-us-reimposes-venezuela-oil-sanctions-2024-04-18/

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Time for 'democratic transition' in Venezuela, says opposition candidate: Little-known career diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia will face President Nicolás ...

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Apr 18

Venezuela open to business in oil sector even after U.S. license expiration: Venezuela is willing to continue doing business with foreign firms ...

reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-open-business-oil-sector-even-after-us-license-expiration-2024-04-17/

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Apr 18

Venezuela oil sector hit by loss of its widest US license: Venezuela's loss of a key U.S. license that allowed it to export oil to markets around the world and ...

reuters.com/markets/commodities/venezuela-oil-sector-hit-by-loss-its-widest-us-license-2024-04-18/

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Apr 16

Venezuela's Maduro orders embassy in Ecuador closed

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Apr 10

Colombian Leader Petro Meets Venezuela Opposition Candidate With Maduro’s Consen: Colombia’s Gustavo Petro met with Venezuela’s opposition presidential candidate ...

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Quick Glance: Petro and Maduro reconcile after dispute over María Corina Machado's electoral disqualification

The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela demonstrated unity following a diplomatic row over the disqualification of the most prominent opposition candidate for the Venezuelan presidential election.

The resumption of relations between Colombia and Venezuela was focused on economic interests despite existing disagreements.

The conflict between Petro and Maduro regarding the elections in Venezuela has shifted economic matters to the background.

The diplomatic impasse has been overcome, evident not only in the meeting of foreign ministers but also in other actions like the reopening of consulates.

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Apr 10

Actress, 55, announces she's pregnant with toyboy who's 30 years her junior: The marriage between actress Alina Lozano, 55, and influencer Jim Velásquez, 24 ...

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Apr 17

US replaces license that had broadly eased Venezuela oil sanctions, authorizes wind down, website shows

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Apr 20

This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

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Apr 16

Venezuela arrests activist for alleged links to Maduro assassination attempt

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Apr 11

Caracas Homes Fall into Disrepair As Dollarization Fuels Inequality: Homes are in disrepair in popular areas of Caracas, where longtime residents can’t afford ...

bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-11/caracas-homes-fall-into-disrepair-as-dollarization-fuels-inequality

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T-Online Apr 23

Colombia: Mother sells daughter to sex tourists in Bogota | Video: A case of child prostitution shocks Colombia. A mother was filmed allegedly "selling" her ...

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Apr 17

Explainer: Expiration of US oil license to Venezuela to impose a ceiling on output growth

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Apr 19

US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...

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Apr 16

Emigrating from Europe: Why are more and more people leaving the continent?: Europe was once considered the cradle of progress. Today, places like Dubai ...

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Apr 18

Exclusive: Elliott weighs Citgo bid as creditor group eyes Conoco for own offer: Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is weighing a bid for shares in the ...

reuters.com/markets/commodities/elliott-weighs-citgo-bid-creditor-group-eyes-conoco-own-offer-2024-04-18/

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Apr 23

On her second day at Eisenhower High School, a sophomore from Colombia helped save her friend’s life

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/on-her-second-day-at-eisenhower-high-school-a-sophomore-from-colombia-helped-save-her-friends-life/

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Apr 21

The long arm of the mullahs reaches as far as Latin America: Iran and allied groups such as Hezbollah have gained access to several countries on the continent ...

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Apr 23

Run-in kids show their colors at derby: gesture of the year: Let's say it's a Medellín derby in Colombia, between Independiente and Atlético Nacional ...

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Apr 16

Matthews: The new ‘Axil of Evil’ is bigger, better armed and power-hungry : Most important, we need a president who can recognize the growing threat from the new ...

thehill.com/opinion/4596350-matthews-the-new-axil-of-evil-is-bigger-better-armed-and-power-hungry/

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Apr 08

Colombia Amazon deforestation forecast down 25% to 35% last year, ministry says: Deforestation in Colombia's Amazon region is forecast to have declined by 25% to ...

reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-amazon-deforestation-forecast-down-25-35-last-year-ministry-says-2024-04-08/

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Apr 19

Boris Johnson breached rules by not disclosing links with hedge fund: Whitehall watchdog accuses former UK prime minister of being ‘evasive’ around tie to Merlyn ...

ft.com/content/ece2996d-10dd-44c0-a62f-94f774f10977

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Apr 12

Chile says killing of Venezuelan opposition figure in Santiago was political: The February kidnap and murder of a Venezuelan opposition figure in Chile was ...

reuters.com/world/americas/chile-says-killing-venezuelan-opposition-figure-santiago-was-political-2024-04-12/

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Apr 13

Maduro Proposes Reform Allowing Life Sentences for Corruption: Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro proposed a constitutional reform to allow life sentences in ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/maduro-proposes-reform-allowing-life-sentences-for-corruption

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Apr 11

Chile president recalls ambassador in Venezuela for consultations: Chilean President Gabriel Boric recalled his country's ambassador in Caracas for consultations ...

reuters.com/world/americas/chile-president-recalls-ambassador-venezuela-consultations-2024-04-11/

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Apr 21

From placeholder to presidential candidate: The chronically divided opposition in Venezuela agrees on a joint candidate. The fact that hardly anyone in the ...

sueddeutsche.de/politik/venezuela-karibik-wahl-1.6564721

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Apr 05

Escalation in the border dispute: Venezuela passes law to annex a large part of Guyana

spiegel.de/ausland/essequibo-region-venezuela-verabschiedet-gesetz-zur-annexion-von-grossteil-guyanas-a-8b7535c1-82c8-496a-aaac-f0f937f82d98

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Apr 16

Venezuelans abroad want to vote in their country's presidential election but face restrictions

nbcnews.com/news/latino/venezuelans-abroad-want-vote-countrys-presidential-election-face-restr-rcna147830

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Apr 13

Venezuela Confirms Meeting with US, Says Qatar Deal Breached: Venezuela confirmed it met with US officials earlier this week and alleged that the Biden ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/venezuela-confirms-meeting-with-us-says-qatar-deal-breached

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Apr 16

Huge models: Münsterland shoemaker delivers XXL shoes to the world: The tallest people in the world find their footwear in a small workshop in Vreden ...

spiegel.de/panorama/xxl-schuhe-aus-dem-muensterland-georg-wessels-liefert-riesige-schuhe-in-die-welt-a-eb4321bd-c257-42bd-82ae-d0b519e41bd5

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Apr 20

Deepening Energy Relations: Venezuela and UAE Forge Ahead: As twilight fell over Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro warmly welcomed UAE's Minister of State ...

riotimesonline.com/deepening-energy-relations-venezuela-and-uae-forge-ahead/

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The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/23/celebrity-designer-nancy-gonzalez-crocodile-snake-handbag/

Apr 23

Celebrity designer gets prison for smuggling crocodile and snake handbags: Nancy Teresa Gonzalez de Barberi pleaded guilty to illegally importing bags made out ...

Quick Glance: Fashion Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling

Fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to 18 months in prison after smuggling crocodile handbags from Colombia.

Gonzalez, once an aspiring designer, led a smuggling operation that violated US wildlife laws.

Despite efforts to bypass immigration regulations, Gonzalez was convicted and faces incarceration.

Her wealth and lavish lifestyle contrasted with the couriers she recruited, leading to a court ruling.

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Apr 16

Inka Bause spins the globe: Where Bauer isn't looking for a woman everywhere...: Lonely hearts don't just exist on farms in Brandenburg or the Eifel ...

n-tv.de/mediathek/bilderserien/unterhaltung/Wo-Bauer-nicht-ueberall-Frau-sucht--article24868827.html

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Apr 10

Colombia’s powerful former president set to become first to stand trial: Former president Álvaro Uribe will face trial on charges of bribery and procedural fraud ...

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/colombia-uribe-trial/

Quick Glance: Colombia’s Ex-President Faces Landmark Trial

Former president Álvaro Uribe, a prominent Colombian leader, is set to stand trial for procedural fraud and bribery.

Uribe has been entangled in a witness-tampering scandal in the country’s judicial system for over a decade.

Despite denying the allegations, Uribe is to be charged with witness bribing and procedural fraud.

While regarded as a war hero by some, Uribe faces criticism from human rights groups and is linked to dark chapters in Colombian history.

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South China Morning Post

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Apr 17

Why decaf coffee is no longer getting roasted as being ‘inferior’ to regular brews

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Apr 19

U.S. Reinstates Venezuela Sanctions Ahead of July Elections: The Biden administration has reimposed oil sanctions on Venezuela, saying President Nicolás Maduro ...

democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/us_reinstates_venezuela_sanctions_ahead_of_july_elections

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Apr 12

Chile Points Finger at Venezuela in Case of Murdered Refugee: Chile’s government is demanding that Venezuela collaborate in the investigation of a murdered ...

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Apr 13

Caracas Homes Fall into Disrepair As Dollarization Fuels Inequality: Homes are in disrepair in popular areas of Caracas, where longtime residents can’t afford ...

bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-11/caracas-homes-fall-into-disrepair-as-dollarization-fuels-inequality

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The Rio Times

riotimesonline.com/u-n-examines-venezuela-guyana-border-dispute/

Apr 10

U.N. Examines Venezuela-Guyana Border Dispute: The UN Security Council recently addressed the status of the Esequibo region, caught between Venezuela's ...

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The Royal Gazette (Bermuda)

royalgazette.com/general/sport/article/20240406/bermuda-archers-shoot-for-the-stars-in-colombia/

Apr 06

Bermuda archers shoot for the stars in Colombia: Camerin Pickering, Bernard Wade and Jaydon Roberts will take aim at Olympic qualification competing among some ...

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Apr 14

In Maduro’s Venezuela Rights Are Under Siege: In Venezuela, freedoms diminish as President Nicolás Maduro tightens control amid upcoming presidential elections ...

riotimesonline.com/in-maduros-venezuela-rights-are-under-siege/

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ABC News

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Apr 17

Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes: Ecuador has started to ration electricity in its main cities as a drought linked to the El ...

abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ecuador-rations-electricity-drought-persists-northern-andes-109326367

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Apr 05

Venezuela to allow safe passage to Argentina for Machado aides, government source says

reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-allow-safe-passage-argentina-machado-aides-sources-2024-04-05/

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Apr 13

How to Improve Colombia’s Pension System, One of the Worst Globally: In Colombia, a crucial debate is underway about overhauling the nation's pension system ...

riotimesonline.com/how-to-improve-colombias-pension-system-one-of-the-worst-globally/

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Agence France-Presse

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Apr 17

Ayahuasca: psychedelic brew landing shamans in jail: Wearing a necklace of jaguar fangs and a green feather headdress, shaman Claudino Perez is back home in ...

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Insider (news website)

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Apr 15

China's oil demand calming war tensions in Iran, Guyana, analyst says: "A big part of that is China standing behind the curtain and going, you know ...

Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel

Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.

Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.

Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.

Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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Apr 12

Lionfish have invaded the Caribbean. Can we eat enough of them?: Lionfish may be beautiful, but they are devastating ecosystems across the Caribbean ...

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Apr 09

U.S. Senators Call for Renewed Sanctions on Venezuela: U.S. Senators from both parties unite, urging President Biden to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela

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Stabroek News

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Apr 12

US meets with Venezuelan officials to express concerns about electoral process – White House

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Apr 18

European court rules drug lord Pablo Escobar's name cannot be trademarked: BRUSSELS — The name of late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar cannot be ...

asiaone.com/world/european-court-rules-drug-lord-pablo-escobars-name-cannot-be-trademarked

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IndieWire Apr 17

'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Teaser: Colombian Family Is Cursed: 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' bestseller becomes a Netflix series.

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Apr 23

Venezuela Hires Rothschild as Adviser on Defaulted Debt Pile: Venezuela’s government has hired Rothschild & Co. as a financial adviser to provide an overview ...

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afa.com.ar Apr 23

Argentina faces Brazil this afternoon in the inauguration of the Final Phase of the South American Championship in Ecuador

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Apr 23

Lula Welcomes United Opposition in Venezuela Election Against Maduro: Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva cheered the Venezuelan opposition’s decision to ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/lula-welcomes-united-opposition-in-venezuela-election-against-maduro

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Apr 24

Guyana highlights Venezuela’s threat to regional stability at 2024 Concordia Americas Summit

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Apr 24

Tether Will Freeze Wallets Evading Venezuelan Sanctions: Use of Tether has increased in Venezuela after the U.S. reimposed sanctions on oil exports.

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Venezuela’s $154 Billion Debt Challenge: Toward a Complex Restructuring: Venezuela stands on the cusp of tackling its formidable $154 billion debt ...

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Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/china-pays-less-for-venezuelan-oil-after-us-reimposes-sanctions

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China Pays Less for Venezuelan Oil After US Reimposes Sanctions: Chinese refiners are paying a little less for Venezuelan oil after the US reimposed sanctions on ...

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Die Presse

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12h

Man with the biggest feet in the world gets new shoes: German shoemaker Georg Wessels made his way to Venezuela to deliver the shoes to Jeison Rodriguez.

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Bloomberg

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Billionaire Texas oilman inks deal with Venezuela's state-run oil giant as US sanctions loom

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Apr 24

Venezuela’s Economic Resurgence in 2024: In a remarkable turnaround, Venezuela's economy is poised to outshine its neighbors, Colombia and Ecuador ...

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Politico

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Apr 24

Blood covered royal horses rampage through London: The Household Cavalry horses caused havoc in central London but are now accounted for, said police.

politico.eu/article/blood-covered-royal-horse-rampage-london-household-cavalry-british-army/

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nw.de

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Apr 24

Shoes from North Rhine-Westphalia for probably the longest feet in the world: A shoemaker from Münsterland has been giving gifts to gigantic people for years ...

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CoinMarketCap

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Apr 24

Tether Will Freeze Addresses Amid Reports of Venezuelan Oil Company Using USDT to Evade Sanctions