In recent months the various tensions in Latin America are causing diplomatic crises between countries. The role and disputes within Celac where Latin American socialism is opposed by right-wing extremism. Here are all the episodes that led to…
High tension in Caracas: Nicolas Maduro's veto of the opposition's candidacy has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Argentina and raises strong doubts about the regularity of the elections. The country has been experiencing a deep crisis for over 10 years
The South American country cannot find peace: after Maduro's intention to annex Guyana (this is precisely the case in recent days to avoid conflict), justice has now ousted Maria Corina Machado from the next elections. Washington's reaction is harsh
The Chavista dictator intends to annex Essequibo, a territory that represents 2/3 of the surface area of the neighboring country, in whose sea Exxon has discovered oil reserves of over 11 billion barrels. The South American press: risk of war, as at…
The recent visit to Caracas by Iranian President Raisi relaunches cooperation between the two countries in an anti-US key. Meanwhile, poverty is growing in the country and the dictatorship is rampant
More blood in Caracas: this time the fuse was triggered by a revolt that broke out in the prison of Acarigua - According to the NGOs, there are at least 30 dead.
While clashes that resulted in the death of a woman continue in the streets of Caracas, the US and Russia are increasingly at loggerheads
Tensions explode in Venezuela: the young opposition leader has launched an appeal for a military revolt - Maduro tries to resist and speaks of a "foiled coup - Clashes and protests in the streets: 1 dead, 95 injured, 119 arrested
The president of the Venezuelan Parliament, who proclaimed himself president of the nation, was ousted. The leader of the opposition to Maduro has also been declared ineligible for the next 15 years. The grip of repression tightens
Julio Castro, a local specialist doctor denounced it on Twitter - The proclaimed president Juan Guaidò has called his sympathizers to unity and mobilization in the streets - VIDEO.
Situation out of control in the Latin country, where the now ousted president has closed the border with Brazil and is stopping international humanitarian aid arriving from Colombia - Clashes between opponents and police: there is talk of 4 dead and…
The government's position expressed by the Foreign Minister in an official message to the Chamber remains unfinished. It is the result of the different positions of the Lega and 5 Stars: opposition to the Maduro regime but for now no recognition for…
INTERVIEW WITH GIULIO SAPELLI, economic historian and great expert on Latin America: "The only one who can solve the crisis in Caracas is Pope Francis. The problem is not so much Maduro as the military caste" - "Now the important thing for Venezuela is…
Venezuela, in its fifth year of economic crisis and now in starvation, is increasingly in chaos: only amministy and free elections, as proposed by opposition leader Guaidò, can avoid an escalation of clashes that would lead to a real war…
Once the ultimatum to Maduro has expired, the major European capitals recognize Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela pending new presidential elections. Faced with the silence of the Italian government, the Quirinale takes the field: "No uncertainty between democracy...
"My comrades from group 4 inform me that the dictator has two planes every day always ready to take him away", revealed the Venezuelan air force division general, Francisco Yànez, the first senior Venezuelan army officer to side with the…
The South American country is exhausted by the crisis: inflation has reached unthinkable levels and millions of citizens have already fled to nearby Colombia or Peru - The 35-year-old Guaidò, as required by parliamentary rules, proclaimed himself president with the support…
Venezuela's military attaché in Washington distances himself from Maduro and swears allegiance to Guaidò who renews his appeal to the army to side with the Constitution - In the meantime, Salvini is pressing Di Maio: "Luigi, you can't continue…
Germany, France and Spain give Maduro eight days: either new elections or recognition of the Guaidò presidency - But Italy, paralyzed by divisions among the Five Stars, does not know which way to turn - Strong division also in the Council of…
The Venezuelan dictator, feeling under siege, proposes a meeting to the opposition leader but Guaidò does not trust him and does not want to hear about it and relaunches with popular mobilization and new signs of general amnesty - The army for now is…
The Venezuela of the two presidents is experiencing dramatic hours while the world is splitting: Russia, China, Cuba and Turkey with Maduro, the USA, Europe and Latin America mainly with Guaidò - Army or Constitution - The Italian government sways between the thrusts…
The leader of the opposition and leader of the National Assembly, Juan Guaidò, proclaimed himself president of the country ad interim, until there are new elections - Immediate recognition by Trump - Maduro breaks diplomatic relations with…
Pirelli sells its Car tire factory and all other activities in the South American country, overwhelmed by a serious crisis - The sale to the Sommers International group provides for employment continuity.
The flight of millions of people from Venezuela is putting a strain on the economic and political stability of the whole of Latin America, starting with Peru and acts as a bank for the flows of economic migrants from Africa to Europe, creating a new emergency…
The rating agency awaits the government's new budget maneuver before making a decision, but the big brokers argue that any overrun of the deficit/GDP ratio by 3% could cause the spread to rise up to 470 basis points - Today the…
Attack carried out by drones, which however did not hit Maduro - The president attributed the failed attack to the Venezuelan far right in collaboration with "conspirators" in Bogota and Miami - And he also mentioned the name of the president of Colombia,…
FROM INVESTING.COM - During the week, the price of oil rose to its highest level since 2014, and not only due to the reduction of inventories: from Iran to Venezuela, here are all the scenarios that are influencing this trend.
The seizures of creditors increasingly put Venezuela's oil in crisis, which has lost control of very important plants in the Caribbean and which risks having to reduce exports by 500 barrels a day, with effects on the market…
The stock collapses by 25% after -7% yesterday and -44% last week - The new wave of sales was triggered by the communication of the latest quarterly data, which include the devaluation of around 230 million…
S&P declared the country in "selective default" because it was unable to repay $200 million in interest on two bonds. "We have downgraded the rating two notches to 'D' and cut the long-term rating to 'SD' (default…
The Venezuelan president's announcement on debt restructuring to try to avoid default has torn the veil on emerging markets which had returned to the limelight after the Annual Meetings of the Monetary Fund but which in the last month suffered strong…
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEKEND with GIULIO SAPELLI, professor of Economic History at the University of Milan and great expert on Latin America - "Venezuela has taken the worst of the Cuban model and has resulted in dictatorship following the disintegration of…
We publish a speech by the Chief Investment Officer of Neuberger Berman: "A Latin American country in the throes of a crisis that seems to have come out of the 80s" - "The Venezuelan debt market appears to have concluded that a default is practically inevitable" even if …
The Venezuelan police nipped in the bud an attempted military coup against Maduro: 7 arrested - Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez returns to house arrest - Gentiloni: "We need a European response to Venezuela's authoritarian drift"
Venezuelan Maduro regime tightens hard line: Attorney General Luisa Ortega Diaz is dismissed and will be tried - Opposition leader arrested - Mercosur suspends Venezuela
The investment bank bought at a 69% discount bonds that were in the hands of the Venezuelan central bank for 2,8 billion dollars, predicting that the country's situation could improve - It is a highly speculative bet…
Leopoldo Lopez taken from his home and taken to a military prison, Ledezma's destination still unknown - The two opposition leaders allegedly violated the conditions underlying the house arrest, spreading videos against the Constituent Assembly - Gentiloni: "Unacceptable"…
The Constituent Assembly will take measures against Parliament, the Attorney General, the leaders of the opposition and the independent press - Gentiloni: "Situation on the verge of civil war and a dictatorial regime. A reality that we will not recognize"
Bloody elections for the Constituent Assembly - The protests against the Maduro regime do not stop: 13 dead including a candidate for the Constituent Assembly - The opposition speaks of an abstention of more than 80% and the other countries announce that they will not recognize …
Positive news for Eni, which sees the center reopen where around 75 barrels of oil are produced per day, with 27 wells in production. Production was halted last April after the stop in the Basilicata region. Possible benefits…
Several shots were fired from the aircraft and four grenades were thrown, but no injuries were reported - Minister Villegas called the attack a "terrorist act" - VIDEO.
The government continues to refuse to call early elections - Inflation has reached over 500 percent - New opposition march in Caracas today
Fierce protests against the Maduro government continue: 30 people were arrested following demonstrations across the country to demand new elections.
Today, Trump's war on duties still holds sway, which however in the aftermath of the start of Brexit does not weigh too much on the European markets, which indeed benefit from the good news coming from the US economy - Then the Venetian banks in Frankfurt and…
Situation out of control in the South American country, after the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) took over all the functions of the National Assembly, the unicameral parliament in the hands of the opposition.
In the latest issue of "Global Macro Shifts", the Templeton Global Macro team analyzes populist experiments in Latin America with particular reference to Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela - In this article, Michael Hasenstab summarizes the full article written from his team…
In the first quarter of the year, the group recorded a profit of 13,5 million euros, a decrease of 30,4% compared to the same period of 2015: the bad results of the Venezuelan subsidiaries weighed heavily.
Hugo Chavez's heir has also ordered unprecedented military maneuvers to prepare troops for a possible invasion or internal revolt.
The president of the South American country is considering getting rid of the parliament, just elected in December and in the hands of the opposition - The closure for Maduro would have the aim of "blocking the way to putsch and the manipulation of the National Assembly".
The board of directors of the company led by Marco Tronchetti Provera has approved the 2015 draft financial statements which records operating results in line with the targets and growth beyond expectations in the revenues of the Premium segment - Apac and Nafta…
A 45-story skyscraper rises in the center of Caracas, with breathtaking views of the Avila mountain range, large terraces and a helipad: however, this is not a five-star hotel, nor an exclusive residential complex, but…
