Airlines including Iberia and Turkish have temporarily halted flights to and from Caracas
Venezuela

Most international airlines servicing Venezuela suspend flights as US intensifies pressure

As US threats continue, a recent CBS poll found that 70% of US citizens would oppose military action against Venezuela.

Ricardo Vaz
November 25, 2025
CELAC-EU Summit urges peace amid US escalation in the Caribbean
Latin America Caribbean

CELAC-EU Summit urges peace amid US escalation in the Caribbean

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Brazilian President Lula da Silva expressed opposition to growing US militarism in the hemisphere.

Ricardo Vaz
November 11, 2025
US shrinks Chevron wind-down period in Venezuela to 30 days following pressure from right-wing legislators
Venezuela

US shrinks Chevron wind-down period in Venezuela to 30 days following pressure from right-wing legislators

Ramped-up economic sanctions will immediately affect the country’s oil output and potentially trigger inflation.

Ricardo Vaz
March 5, 2025
Venezuela edges closer to losing CITGO as corporations submit binding offers
United States Venezuela

Venezuela edges closer to losing CITGO as corporations submit binding offers

A total of 18 creditors are looking to collect a USD 21.3 billion combined debt, with a final sale decision expected in mid-July.

Ricardo Vaz
June 19, 2024
Venezuelan gov’t wins appeal on gold reserves held in the UK
United Kingdom Venezuela

Venezuelan gov’t wins appeal on gold reserves held in the UK

The English Court of Appeal overturned a ruling “unequivocally” recognizing opposition leader Guaido as the country’s legitimate leader.

Ricardo Vaz
October 6, 2020
Venezuela recovers from latest blackout
Venezuela

Venezuela recovers from latest blackout

Venezuelan authorities blamed the blackout on an “electromagnetic attack” though recovery was faster than in other incidents

Ricardo Vaz
July 24, 2019
Venezuelan authorities claim to have foiled a coup attempt and to possess over 56 hours of intercepted communications between the alleged perpetrators. (Photo: Youtube screenshot)
Venezuela

Venezuelan government claims new coup plot foiled

Plans allegedly included the assassination of President Maduro.

Ricardo Vaz and Venezuelanalysis
June 28, 2019