Caracas news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela:

Politics

• Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called for new protests against President Nicolás Maduro's government, amid growing international pressure to resolve the country's political crisis. (BBC News, March 2023)
• The United States has imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan officials, including the country's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, in response to the government's crackdown on opposition leaders. (Al Jazeera, March 2023)
• Venezuela's government has announced plans to hold a constitutional assembly to rewrite the country's constitution, a move that has been criticized by the opposition as a power grab. (Reuters, February 2023)

Economy

• Venezuela's economy is facing a severe crisis, with hyperinflation and food shortages affecting millions of people. The International Monetary Fund has predicted that the country's inflation rate will reach 10 million percent by the end of 2023. (The Guardian, March 2023)
• The Venezuelan government has announced plans to introduce a new currency, the "soberano", in an effort to combat hyperinflation. (BBC News, February 2023)
• The country's oil industry, which was once the backbone of the economy, is struggling to recover from years of underinvestment and mismanagement. (The New York Times, February 2023)

Humanitarian Crisis

• The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is worsening, with millions of people in need of food, medicine, and other essential supplies. The United Nations has appealed for $738 million to support humanitarian efforts in the country. (UN News, March 2023)
• The Venezuelan government has been accused of blocking aid shipments and restricting access to humanitarian assistance, leading to widespread suffering and displacement. (Human Rights Watch, February 2023)
• The country's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, with shortages of medicines and medical supplies affecting millions of people. (The Lancet, February 2023)

Other News

• Caracas has been hit by a series of power outages in recent weeks, leaving millions of people without electricity. (AP News, March 2023)
• The city's metro system has been shut down due to a lack of funding and maintenance, leaving commuters struggling to get around. (The Telegraph, February 2023)
• Venezuela's national football team has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, sparking widespread celebrations in the country. (BBC Sport, March 2023)