Venezuelan citizen charged with attacking ICE officer in Austin
A Venezuelan man, who was shot by an ICE officer after a car chase in Austin earlier this month, has been charged with various offenses including assaulting and resisting a federal officer, as announced by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez, 28, allegedly ignored commands from ICE officers to exit his vehicle during […]
An ICE agent shoots and injures a Venezuelan migrant in Austin, leading to protests.
An ICE agent in Texas shot and injured a Venezuelan migrant who was allegedly in the country without authorization on Sunday, leading to protests near the incident site in Austin, as reported by local authorities and the man’s lawyer. The officer reportedly shot 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in the torso during what has been […]
Venezuelan Government Arrests Opposition Mayor Shortly After He Comes Back from Exile
Former Venezuelan Mayor Detained and Released After Return A former Venezuelan mayor, who had been living in exile, was unexpectedly arrested by government security forces just hours after he returned to Venezuela. He was released soon after due to mounting demands for his freedom. Javier Oropeza, the 53-year-old ex-mayor of Torres in Lara, is among […]
Former aide to Maduro admits guilt in laundering money from Venezuelan food aid program
Former Venezuelan Minister Pleads Guilty in Money Laundering Case In a significant legal development, a former Minister of Industry from the administration of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela has pleaded guilty to charges related to a money laundering scheme. Alex Nain Saab Morán, 54, entered his plea in a Miami court presided over by U.S. District […]
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro swaps his $40,000 Swiss watch for a $40 Casio in recent jail photo.
Take a look at this shift. Nicolas Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan leader, was recently photographed in jail giving a peace sign while wearing a $40 Casio watch — a stark contrast to the lavish $40,000 luxury Swiss watches he favored while in power. The slimmer Maduro was seen with what looked like a G-Shock in […]
Trump’s agreement on Venezuelan oil may replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Trump’s Oil Deal with Venezuela: A Potential Energy Win for the U.S. President Donald Trump has recently announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela that could provide the United States access to an impressive 65 billion barrels of crude oil. While this deal might not yield immediate benefits for drivers, it represents a significant step […]
Venezuelan migrant accused of killing elderly man in the Bay Area
Undocumented Immigrant Detective Charged with Murder in Botched Robbery A detective who is an undocumented immigrant has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a retiree in the Bay Area, with new court documents suggesting the act was part of a failed robbery attempt. Marcos Iriarte Valdez, 36 years old and from Venezuela, now faces […]
Significant Setback for Iran: Venezuelan Socialists Reestablish Relations with Israel
On Tuesday, Venezuela’s socialist government announced the restoration of consular relations with Israel, effectively ending a 17-year estrangement that started under the late Hugo Chávez. This shift marks a notable change from the previously harsh anti-Israel position held by Venezuela, which has been a longstanding ally of Iran. Following the catastrophic June 24 earthquakes that […]
Venezuelan undocumented immigrant recognized in deadly stabbing of 68-year-old retiree in California
A man suspected of fatally stabbing an elderly resident in front of his Bay Area home shortly after being released from prison has been revealed as an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. Marcos Iriarte Valdez, 36, is accused of killing 68-year-old Todd Stewart in the front yard of Stewart’s home last week, with disturbing surveillance footage […]
ICE Wants Hold on Undocumented Venezuelan Migrant Accused in Fatal Accident That Claimed Grandmother’s Life
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has requested that Florida authorities detain an undocumented Venezuelan man involved in a crash that resulted in the death of his grandmother. This information comes from documents reviewed by The Daily Caller. Carlos Suarez Contreras, a Venezuelan citizen, allegedly reversed his vehicle into his 82-year-old grandmother, Deborah Murphy, while […]