Hurricane Ian leaves trail of destruction in Florida
The storm has been downgraded to a Category 1 due to plunging wind speeds, but could still inflict damage as it heads for Georgia and South Carolina
How a vast network allowed Venezuela to evade US oil sanctions
A joint investigation by EL PAÍS and Armando.info unveils the inner workings of a scheme involving dozens of individuals and companies that illicitly sold crude and transferred the money through tax havens in a shady multi-million-dollar business
Venezuela’s defense minister admits use of excessive force at protests
General Vladimir Padrino López warns he will tolerate no more such behavior from the National Guard
Two dead in Venezuela as protests spread to government stronghold
Rioting and looting in Barinas, birthplace of Hugo Chávez, after clashes with security forces
Venezuelan health minister who blew whistle over infant deaths sacked
Meanwhile, President Maduro accused by Brazilian publicists of illegally funding Chávez campaign
Health crisis in Venezuela: infant mortality and disease rates are soaring
Official report shows effects of a chronic shortage of medicine and supplies at hospitals and pharmacies
Poop bombs: the Venezuelan opposition’s new weapon
Puputov cocktails are becoming popular on social media, with step-by-step “recipes” available
Video: President Maduro of Venezuela pelted with eggs
Angry crowd turns on embattled leader amid mounting protests organized by opposition
Venezuela closes border with Colombia as cash crisis rolls on
Move comes as president introduces higher denomination bills to combat spiraling inflation
Vatican-brokered talks in Venezuela “frozen,” says opposition
Congress slams President Maduro after US court finds wife’s nephews guilty of drug trafficking
Venezuela opposition rejects Vatican’s offer to mediate in talks
Henry Capriles and others close the door to negotiations that the Church had planned to host
Can Vatican-backed dialogue help bring peace to Venezuela?
Doubts remain about how much the talks can achieve in the strife-torn country
Venezuelans take to the streets to demand Maduro step down
Opposition leverages discontent with inflation and lack of basic goods, stepping up pressure on government
Venezuela moves toward recall referendum against Maduro
Next step to ousting the president is collecting 20% of voters’ signatures
Venezuelan opposition says it has verified recall referendum signatures
National Electoral Council has confirmed verification, bringing plebiscite a step closer
Maduro threatens legal action against Spanish media over “psychological war”
Venezuelan government is accusing Spain of being part of international coalition preparing invasion
Regional airline Latam suspends all flights to Venezuela
Decision by biggest carrier in the Latin America region follows similar moves by Lufthansa, Air Canada and Alitalia
Venezuela’s economy chief resigns after just one month on job
Maduro will announce new economic measures under his emergency decree
Venezuela buys US crude for first time
The country, home to one of the world’s biggest reserves, has purchased 550,000 barrels
Venezuelan assembly set to vote on Maduro’s economic emergency decree
Opposition expected to reject measures despite approval from country’s Supreme Court
Venezuela’s Supreme Court finds opposition-run Assembly in contempt
Decisions by legislative body will be invalid if three deputies are not removed, justices say
Venezuela National Assembly vows to find ways “to change the government”
Speaker of opposition-controlled house sworn in at ceremony attended by independent press
Venezuelan opposition picks new assembly speaker
MUD deputies are scheduled to be sworn in as Maduro government tries to curb their power
Venezuelan Supreme Court admits Maduro’s election challenges
Justices stop four assembly members from taking their seats while it examines cases Opposition says all of its deputies will be on hand when it takes control of house next week
Maduro challenges opposition election victories before top court
If appeal accepted, the swearing in of new National Assembly members will be postponed
Venezuelan opposition wins ‘super majority’ it needs for major reform
Maduro promises to veto any political prisoner amnesty law coming out of new Assembly
Fears rise in Venezuela over Maduro’s reaction to possible electoral defeat
President has ramped up verbal attacks against his critics in recent days He has also started a campaign to galvanize disenchanted voters