The inmate uprising followed the prison administrators' decision to strip privileges from some imprisoned gang leaders.
Crime and Justice
Sun, Jan 18
The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said it was "as a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom".
World
Fri, Jan 16
A human rights organisation estimates about 800 political prisoners are still being detained.
Thu, Jan 15
Jaguars, monkeys and other animals were given an iced diet prepared according to each species’ needs.
Wed, Jan 14
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said online that for relations to progress, discussions could not be based on "hostility, threats, and economic coercion".
Tue, Jan 13
Trump said Cuba long lived off Venezuelan oil and money. He did not explain what kind of deal he wanted to strike with the country.
Mon, Jan 12
Last week, an anonymous trader pocketed more than US$400,000 (NZ$698,200) after betting that Maduro would soon be out of office.
Members of Venezuela’s political opposition, activists, journalists and soldiers were among the detainees that families hoped would be released.
Sun, Jan 11
The Trump administration's visit to the South American nation marks a major step toward reestablishing diplomatic ties between the historically adversarial governments.
Sat, Jan 10
Some experts expect the US president to work with China in an effort to stabilise trade relations.
The UK Government argued the tanker seizure backed by British sea and air support was a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland.
Fri, Jan 9
The nation has one of the largest oil reserves in the world, and some predict there won’t be enough oil to meet global demand in coming years.
The United States seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea, officials said Thursday.
Thu, Jan 8
"He's not the first US president that has examined or looked at how we could acquire Greenland," the US Secretary of State said Thursday.
US President pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil "to benefit the people" of both countries.
Business
Wed, Jan 7
Among the deceased are colonels, lieutenants, majors and captains, as well as some reserve soldiers, ranging in age from 26 to 60.
"You know, at some point, they should say, 'You know, you did a great job. Thank you. Congratulations.' Wouldn't it be good?" Trump said.
After apparent months of planning, American forces converged on Caracas to arrest Maduro and his wife.
Tue, Jan 6
Energy companies and the oil market were a key focus after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend raid.
"I am here kidnapped," Maduro said. "I was captured at my home in Caracas."
After years of neglect and international sanctions – it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically.
Mon, Jan 5
Cuba is a close ally of Venezuela’s government and has sent military and police forces to assist in operations for years.
He will likely follow the path taken by another Latin American strongman toppled by US forces: Panama's Manuel Noriega.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that the US would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela other than enforcing an existing "oil quarantine" on the country.
The dramatic action capped an intensive Trump administration pressure campaign on Venezuela's autocratic leader and months of secret planning.
Sun, Jan 4
