Opposition leader María Corina Machado seeks to draw out protesters to prevent a power grab by strongman President Nicolás Maduro.

The temporary closure of Venezuelan airspace adds another layer of complexity to the already challenging regional aviation landscape, highlighting the uncertainty faced by both travelers and airlines.

During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuela closed its borders and airspace to Colombia on Friday, the day President Nicolas Maduro is to be sworn in as the country's highest authority.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro prepares to be sworn in for a third term despite accusations of stealing the last election. Thousands took to the streets to demand a return to democracy.

President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for another six years on Friday, despite evidence that he lost a July election decisively.

By José G. Marquez Iranian nationals bearing falsified passports, allegedly linked to Venezuela, have begun appearing in Colombia in significant numbers in recent weeks, triggering alarm among Latin American security officials and Western diplomats over Tehran's expanding influence in the region.

The US announces an increased $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelas President Maduro on day he's sworn in for a third term.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to be sworn in for a third term on Friday amid protests and international calls for him to stand aside.

Among the victims are community leader Carmelo Guerrero and seven people who sought to sign a peace deal, according to a report that a government ombudsman agency released late Saturday

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Officials in Colombia say about 60 people have been killed in the country’s northeast region following failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army.

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — More than 80 people have been killed in the country’s northeast region following failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army, a Colombian official said. Twenty others have been injured, according to William Villamizar, governor of North Santander, where many of the killings occurred.