The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Migrants hoping to reach the U.S. are steering clear of government facilities—and facing a dangerous journey on their own.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall tells The Associated Press that Guyana’s government has reassured neighboring Venezuela there is no plan for the U.S. to establish a military base in the South American country and that it has not made a formal request for one

Deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere Daniel P. Erikson noted that the United States was all set to help the South American country create a better-equipped military in the upcoming months.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched military exercises near the border with Guyana on December 28, following weeks of crisis between the neighbouring countries over the Essequibo region. Amid the growing tensions, it emerged that Venezuela is in possession of Iran-made combat boats. The news isn't surprising, given that Iran has…