Welcome to Roraima, the oldest and most mysterious mountain in the world. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s because only the hardiest souls make the journey to this otherworldly place in South America. Nature has colluded to keep swathes of tourists away from a mountain shrouded in legend, with its unique ecosystem kept isolated…
The Lost World: This Cloud-Shrouded Oldest Mountain in the World Has Wildlife You Can Only Find Here
Venezuela Arrests 21 in Corruption Crackdown, 11 More Wanted
CARACAS—An expanding anti-corruption probe in Venezuela has led to the detention of 10 officials and 11 businessmen, the country’s attorney general said on Saturday, adding that arrest warrants for 11 more people have been issued. The investigation, which began in October, is focused on state oil company PDVSA, a government entity supervising crypto currency operations,…
Venezuela’s Maduro to Replace Oil Minister, Police Arrest Officials in Corruption Sweep
CARACAS—Venezuelan regime leader Nicolas Maduro on Monday accepted the resignation of the country’s powerful oil minister following the detention of several high level officials amid a corruption probe focused on state-run company PDVSA and the judiciary. Tareck El Aissami had said earlier on Monday on Twitter he would resign to fully support the investigations. The…
Trea Turner’s Go-ahead Grand Slam Leads USA Past Venezuela
Trea Turner slugged a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning as the United States defeated Venezuela 9–7 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Saturday night in Miami. Team USA will play Cuba in a semifinal game on Sunday night in Miami. “I tried to not do too much,” Turner said. “Wait for a…
Biden Admin Authorizes Chevron to Resume Oil Pumping in Venezuela
The Biden administration on Saturday authorized Chevron Corp.’s joint venture to resume oil pumping in Venezuela. “The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Venezuela General License (GL) 41, authorizing Chevron Corporation to resume limited natural resource extraction operations in Venezuela,” the Treasury Department said in a statement. The goal of…
Angel Falls
Guiana Shield, Tepuis, and Canaima in Venezuela—magical words in the nature world. This documentary explores the adventure of traveling to the highest falls in the world—Angel Falls—passing through dangerous rapids, fantastic falls, and otherworldly scenes. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection:…
Global NGOs Reject Authoritarian Regimes’ Bids for UN Human Rights Posts
Non-governmental groups have called on United Nations member states to oppose the admission of Afghanistan, Algeria, Sudan, Venezuela, and Vietnam to the Human Rights Council (UNHRC), citing “problematic” human rights records. The U.N. General Assembly will hold elections for 14 new council members on Tuesday. A joint NGO report [pdf] released on Oct. 3 drew…
Rain-Fueled Landslide Sweeps Through Venezuela Town; 22 Dead
LAS TEJERÍAS, Venezuela—A landslide fueled by flooding and days of torrential rain swept through a town in central Venezuela, leaving at least 22 people dead as it dragged mud, rocks, and trees through neighborhoods, authorities said Sunday. Dozens of people are missing. Residents of Las Tejerías in Santos Michelena, an agro-industrial town in Aragua state…
Venezuela Releases 7 Jailed Americans; US Frees 2 Prisoners
WASHINGTON—Venezuela has freed seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the United States releasing two nephews of regime leader Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years on drug smuggling conspiracy convictions, the White House said Saturday. The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, follows months of back…
Venezuela Releases 7 Jailed Americans; US Frees 2 Maduro Relatives in Prisoner Swap
WASHINGTON—Venezuela has freed seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the United States releasing two nephews of regime leader Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years on drug smuggling conspiracy convictions, the White House said Saturday. The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, follows months of back…
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