Venezuela

Venezuelan communities in Rancagua, Curicó, Talca and Santiago held rallies on May 3 to demand the release of political prisoners in Venezuela. Opposition leader María Corina Machado called for actions in over 120 cities worldwide. Comando Con Vzla and Mundo con Vzla organized the protests in Chile.

1 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

American Airlines genomförde sin första direktflygning från Miami till Caracas på torsdagen, sju år efter att ett amerikanskt förbud infördes och månader efter att federala myndigheter gett sitt godkännande. Flygningen återförenar familjer i takt med att relationerna mellan USA och Venezuela förbättras efter att Nicolás Maduro avsatts från makten. Händelsen uppmärksammades och hyllades av Vita huset.

Chinese analysts are studying US and Israeli decapitation strikes on Iran's leadership, contrasting them with a prior US operation in Venezuela, to draw lessons for Taiwan. They argue Beijing would not overestimate such strikes, viewing them as part of a broader amphibious landing.

17 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Team USA will face Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic championship game on Tuesday night at loanDepot park in Miami. The United States advanced with a 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic, while Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in the semifinals. Nolan McLean starts for the U.S. against Eduardo Rodriguez for Venezuela.

Italy faces Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals on Monday, a matchup carrying extra significance for Team Italy manager Francisco Cervelli, who was born and raised in Venezuela. Cervelli, whose father immigrated from Italy, affirms his loyalty to Italy for the game. Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone has contributed to Italy's unbeaten run to the semifinals.

11 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

In the final Pool D matchup of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, undefeated Dominican Republic and Venezuela face off Wednesday night at loanDepot park in Miami to determine first place. Both teams have clinched quarterfinal berths, but the winner will advance to face Korea while the loser draws defending champion Japan. Star pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Eduardo Rodriguez take the mound for a rivalry renewed since Venezuela's 2023 upset.