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Venezuela is a presidential republic consisting of 23 states, the Capital District and federal dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north and in the capital.
1 day ago · Venezuela, country located at the northern end of South America, occupying a roughly triangular area. Venezuela is bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west. The national capital is Caracas.
Dec 4, 2023 · Venezuela is one of the most highly-urbanised countries in Latin America. It has some of the world's largest proven oil deposits as well as huge quantities of coal, iron ore, bauxite and...
Jan 31, 2024 · Venezuela is engulfed in a political and economic crisis which has led to more than 7.5 million people leaving the country since 2015. How did this oil-rich country become so troubled?
Apr 2, 2024 · Venezuela opposition succeeds in registering candidate After its first two contenders were blocked, the opposition managed to file a presidential candidate. 27 Mar 2024
Jun 14, 2024 · Background. Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830, the others being Ecuador and New Granada (Colombia). For most of the first half of the 20th century, military strongmen ruled Venezuela and promoted the oil industry while allowing some social reforms. Democratically elected ...
Apr 7, 2024 · Stay on top of Venezuela latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Dec 22, 2023 · Venezuela, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, is a case study in the perils of becoming a petrostate. Since it was discovered in the country in the 1920s, oil has taken Venezuela on an ...
Oct 17, 2022 · More than seven million Venezuelans have left their homeland since 2015 amid an ongoing economic and political crisis, according to new UN data. More than half of them face challenges accessing...
Prosecutors in Chile have said they plan to formally request that Venezuela extradite two of its citizens to stand trial for charges related to the abduction and killing of a Venezuelan dissident in Chile earlier this year, a case that has strained relations between the South American nations.
