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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.
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? Since...
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 gold.
Apr 18, 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.
Apr 9, 2024 · 27 Mar 2024. Venezuela opposition succeeds in registering candidate. After its first two contenders were blocked, the opposition managed to file a presidential candidate. Latin America &...
1 day ago · CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election for the first time in decades.. President Nicolás Maduro, now in his 11th year in office, is being challenged by former diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia at the head of a resurgent opposition, as well as a field of eight other candidates. The official campaign period for the July 28 election kicked off Thursday.
3 days ago · Introduction. 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.
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...
Dec 29, 2021 · Venezuela. South America. Page last updated: December 29, 2021. Photos of Venezuela. View 10 Photos. Introduction. Background. Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Ecuador and New Granada, which became Colombia).
