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Riot police repels Venezuela's opposition march downtown Caracas that aimed to regain control of the national legislature.
2020-03-10

Venezuelan security forces move six American Citgo executives from house arrest to El Helicoide prison in Caracas, prompting condemnation from the United States. The move comes shortly after Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
2020-02-6

Sixteen Venezuelan National Guardsmen who took part in a failed attempt to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro on 30 April 2019 successfully flee Venezuela in a clandestine "military operation". The guards, accused of treason, were granted asylum in the Panamanian embassy in Caracas following the failed uprising.
2019-12-9

Venezuelan security forces surround the Palacio Federal Legislativo in Caracas, preventing opposition National Assembly lawmakers from entering the building to discuss a response to the recent arrest of National Assembly Vice President Edgar Zambrano.
2019-05-14

A major power blackout leaves most of Venezuela without electricity, including the capital Caracas. At least 18 of Venezuela's 23 states have reported blackouts. Venezuelan news website El Pitazo blames failures at Simón Bolívar hydroelectric plant; state TV blames anti-government saboteurs.
2019-03-7

Venezuelans continue their march against President Nicolás Maduro with thousands flocking into the streets of Caracas for a second day.
2017-04-20

An engine burst into flames on a Dynamic International Airways Boeing 767 passenger jet bound for Caracas, Venezuela, while taxiing for takeoff at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Florida, U.S.). A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue spokesman said 15 people were taken to the hospital after the fire. There were 110 people, including crew, on board.
2015-10-29

A riot in the Yare I prison in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas kills at least 20 people.
2012-08-20

The Costa Rican embassy's trade attache in Caracas, Venezuela is kidnapped.
2012-04-10

President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez welcomes President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos to Caracas.
2010-11-2