Venezuela Seizes Nearly 4 Million Toys, Saying They're Overpriced
"Boys and girls of the country will have a happy Christmas," says Venezuela's national superintendent for the defense of socioeconomic rights.
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Venezuelans Used To Cross Borders For Luxuries; Now It's For Toilet Paper
Venezuelans are going to Colombia to buy essentials unavailable at home like bread, sugar and medicines. But life on the border is going through its own economic downturn.
Huge Crowds Rally Against Venezuela's Deeply Unpopular President
After the government blocked opponents' efforts to trigger a recall election, they say their only option is to take to the streets and convince President Nicolas Maduro to resign.
Pope Francis Meets With Venezuelan President To Discuss Country's Crisis
The pope urged President Nicolas Maduro to "alleviate the suffering of the people" amid Venezuela's economic and political disaster. The Vatican will mediate between the government and the opposition.
Venezuelan Authorities Halt Drive To Recall President Nicolas Maduro
Officials have blocked the opposition's effort to trigger a recall election against Maduro, who is presiding over an economic implosion. Key opposition leaders say they have received travel bans.
Austerity Measures In Cuba Spark Fears Of A Return To Dark Economic Times
Since July, authorities have cut work hours, electricity and gas supplies. Those measures have prompted fears of a return to austere economic times. Meanwhile, Venezuela has cut subsidies to Cuba.
PHOTOS: Venezuelans Take To The Streets In Protest Against The Government
Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro were marching in Caracas, seeking a recall election. The country's economy has been collapsing, with massive inflation and food and medicine shortages.
Venezuela Turns Away Journalists On Eve Of Planned Anti-Government Rally
John Otis first covered Venezuela 19 years ago and has returned many times since. On Wednesday, while on assignment for NPR, he was stopped from entering the country ahead of a huge opposition rally.
For Venezuela's 'Millionaire' Contestants, Winnings Amount To A Few Bucks
Venezuela produces its own version of the hit game show franchise Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? In a country with runaway inflation, the top prize of 1 million bolivars is worth about $2,000.
Is Venezuela Having A Health Care Crisis? It Depends On Whom You Ask
The government says everything is fine. But doctors and patients tell a different story, citing a lack of the most basic medicines and supplies.