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Increasingly isolated, Putin finds a few allies in Latin America

MEXICO CITY — Facing condemnation from most of the world and stiff sanctions from Europe and the United States, Russia appears increasingly isolated as its president presses on with his invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

Ethereum Wallet MetaMask Apologizes For 'Accidentally' Blocking Users in Venezuela

MetaMask, the Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) wallet of blockchain technology firm ConsenSys, has apologized after some of its users in Venezuela were accidentally blocked from accessing the digital wallet on Thursday.

Benzinga

About 400 Russian tourists left Venezuela on charter flight-sources

Russian tourists holidaying on Venezuela's tropical Margarita Island began returning home earlier this week, two tourism industry sources said, as Europe and North America closed their airspace to Russian flights over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

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Venezuela's Maduro Slams Sanctions against Russia as 'Madness'

President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela criticized Wednesday the barrage of Western sanctions slapped on Russia, bucking the global chorus of condemnation of its invasion of Ukraine. "What they are doing against the Russian people is a crime, an economic war," Maduro said as he reiterated support for President Vladimir Putin…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Venezuelan opposition faces fading enthusiasm

Emily Mayora’s family once supported the opposition to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, especially when a fresh young leader injected life into that movement three years ago

The Independent UK

Venezuelan barber mounts mobile shop amid economic crisis

Barber Franklin Iriarte had to get creative to survive when Venezuela, reeling from a long-running economic collapse, imposed a nationwide quarantine during the COVID pandemic.

Reuters

Russia Receives Venezuela's 'Strong Support'

In rare backing for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday assured Vladimir Putin of his "strong support" in a telephone call, according to a Kremlin statement. In the call initiated by Caracas, the Venezuelan leader also condemned "destabilizing actions of the United States and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Putin and Maduro discussed increasing partnership between Russia, Venezuela -IFX

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro discussed increasing a strategic partnership between Russia and Venezuela in a phone call on Tuesday, the Interfax news agency reported, citing the Kremlin.

Reuters

Folk, harlequins part of Venezuela's German town carnival

It is carnival season in Venezuela, but in this community tucked in a mountain range, no salsa, cumbia or reggaeton plays at the parade

The Independent UK

Here's How Putin, Russia Could Use Bitcoin, Crypto to Bypass Sanctions

The U.S and Europe have imposed financial sanctions on Russia, including President Vladimir Putin but Moscow could use crypto to circumvent them.

The Street

Here's How Russia Could Use Bitcoin, Crypto to Bypass Sanctions

The U.S. and Europe have begun to impose financial sanctions on Moscow and its banks.

The Street

Venezuela re-opens border with Brazil after two years

Venezuela re-opened its land border with Brazil on Thursday, nearly two years after the government of President Nicolas Maduro shuttered crossings over COVID-19 concerns, local Venezuelan authorities said on Friday.

Reuters

Russia Could Use Crypto to Bypass Sanctions

The U.S. and Europe have begun to impose financial sanctions on Moscow and its banks.

The Street

Venezuela blames U.S., NATO for Ukraine conflict

Venezuela, a close ally of Russia, blamed NATO and the United States for the crisis in Ukraine, where Russian troops were advancing on the capital a little more than a day into their invasion of the neighboring country.

Reuters

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Al Jazeera

Where do Russia’s allies stand as Western powers slam Moscow?

Russia’s allies walk a tightrope between security concerns and economic interest after Moscow’s all-out war on Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Prosthetics Craftsmen Hope to 'Repair Humans' in Ailing Venezuela

"I used to repair car tires.

AFP

Prosthetics craftsmen hope to 'repair humans' in ailing Venezuela

Caracas (AFP) - "I used to repair car tires.Now I repair humans," boasts Jose Bastidas, an amputee who left his auto repair job to make artificial limbs in Venezuela, where the health system has all but collapsed.

Reuters

Colombia says it killed 23 members of armed groups, including one leader, in Arauca

A bombardment carried out by Colombia's armed forces killed 23 FARC dissidents on Thursday as part of a military offensive to seize control of an area in the northeast of the country which sits on the border with Venezuela, the government said.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Accuses Iran of Providing Munitions for Drones Supplied to Venezuela

Israel accused Iran on Tuesday of planning to arm drones supplied to Venezuela with precision-guided munitions, remarks that appeared aimed at raising American alarm as world powers try to conclude a new nuclear deal with Tehran, Reuters reported.

Reuters

Israel accuses Iran of providing munitions for drones supplied to Venezuela

Reuters

Venezuela must strengthen separation of powers -E.U. election observers report

Venezuela must reinforce its separation of powers, especially the independence of its judicial branch, to give more autonomy to its electoral commission and improve the voting process, the European Union's electoral observation mission said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Credit Suisse leak unmasks criminals, fraudsters and corrupt politicians

Massive leak reveals Swiss bank’s accounts have been used by an array of high-risk clients over several decades

France 24

Venezuela grapples with endless crisis

An oil producer hard hit by the slump in global prices, Venezuela has seen its economy gradually deteriorate over the past decade, with international economic sanctions aggravating the crisis. The late former president Hugo Chavez, in power from 1999 to 2013, wanted to make his country the home of "21st…

The Independent UK

Families of American captives frustrated with Justice Dept.

Families of American hostages and detainees say they're frustrated with the Justice Department over what they see as the agency's refusal to consider prisoner exchanges that could get their loved ones home

Reuters

Costa Rica imposes visa requirements for Venezuelans as migration surges

Costa Rican authorities, concerned about surging migration from Venezuela, have imposed visa requirements for Venezuelan visitors starting next week, officials said on Thursday.

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