Venezuela

Venezuela is an oil-rich country in South America. Despite having the world’s largest known oil reserves, its bankrupt economy has lead to a refugee crisis and dire human rights situation.

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06/27/2026June 27, 2026

Venezuela: 920 dead in devastating, back-to-back earthquakes

06/25/2026June 25, 2026

Venezuela hit by two powerful earthquakes

06/13/2026June 13, 2026

US, Venezuela say Tren de Aragua leader killed in strike

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Venezuela quake death toll surges as rescue efforts continue

Venezuela quake death toll surges as rescue efforts continue

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez put the number of fatalities at 589 dead and said there are about 3,000 injured. Catastrophe06/26/2026June 26, 202602:28 min

After Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes, rescue efforts begin

After Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes, rescue efforts begin

Earthquakes have devastated Venezuela. Rescue teams race to find survivors amid growing death toll.06/25/2026June 25, 202602:36 min

Venezuela rocked by strongest quakes in more than a century

Venezuela rocked by strongest quakes in more than a century

Many buildings have collapsed, and rescue workers are searching for those buried under the rubble.Catastrophe06/25/2026June 25, 20266 images

Blackouts and water shortages grip Venezuela

Blackouts and water shortages grip Venezuela

With Venezuela’s infrastructure crumbling and services failing, experts warn of a growing national emergency.Business06/18/2026June 18, 202603:02 min

Venezuelans want elections — but when will they get them?

Venezuelans want elections — but when will they get them?

Will Venezuelans be allowed to decide who runs their country? Or is the country not ready yet?Politics06/04/2026June 4, 202618:07 min

Venezuela deports Maduro ally Alex Saab to US

Venezuela deports Maduro ally Alex Saab to US

He fell out of favor with the new administration that took power since Maduro’s ouster and capture by US special forces.Politics05/17/2026May 17, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight

In the spotlight

Will Venezuela’s oil sector reform attract investors?

Venezuela’s leaders are opening the country’s oil industry up for private capital, but they lack democratic support.Politics04/20/2026April 20, 2026

US strikes on alleged ‘drug boats’ spark legal controversy

Critics say attacks on suspected “drug boats” are ineffective and mainly aimed at Trump’s domestic base.
Politics04/18/2026April 18, 2026

Corruption watchdog reports increase in global graft

The US, UK, Canada and Sweden are slipping into decline, according to Transparency International’s latest report.Corruption02/10/2026February 10, 2026

Fact check: How videos are recycled for political purposes

DW Fact check shows how to spot recycled clips and recognize disinformation, and why it matters.Politics02/04/2026February 4, 2026

India’s oil shake-up: Can Venezuela really replace Russia?

Trump says India has agreed to replace Russian oil with US and Venezuelan supplies. DW asks if this is achievable.Trade02/04/2026February 4, 2026

US attempts to paint Nicolas Maduro as a drug baron

He persecuted opponents, rigged elections and ran Venezuela into the ground. But was Maduro also a cocaine dealer?Politics01/10/2026January 10, 2026All content (310) on this topic

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