Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela
Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.

Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.








Trump administration has pressed the interim Venezuelan government for concessions on issues such as oil access.
The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The licence follows a push from US President Donald Trump to open Venezuela’s resource sector to outside investment.

The US has eased its fuel embargo on Cuba, after sanctions helped pushed the country to what the UN calls “humanitarian
US eases oil embargo on Cuba as Caribbean neighbours warn worsening humanitarian crisis could destabilise region.
Venezuela’s government emphasises reconciliation and amnesty efforts amid persistent political and economic challenges.

The 21st-century wave of left-wing leaders triggered a US response, culminating in the 2026 capture of Nicolas Maduro.
At least 133 people have been killed in US attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since September.
First major opposition protest since Maduro’s abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.
Democrats introduce legislation to force Donald Trump’s administration to be transparent about Venezuelan oil sales.