Venezuela's state-run oil company claims an arbitration dispute with Exxon Mobil Corp. has been settled because the U.S. oil giant has received a payment topping $250 million.

The Sistema program of Venezuela, which aims to help impoverished young people through classical music, has reached 310,000 children, including Gustavo Dudamel.

Venezuela's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered opposition electoral officials not to destroy lists of voters following primary elections, a decision that was promptly condemned by opposition leaders who vowed to keep voters' identities secret.

CARACAS (Reuters) - From new homes in slums to cash for struggling mothers, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is unleashing a flood of state spending to try to tip the balance in what looks like the toughest presidential election of his political career. The spending campaign may help win over wavering supporters and overwhelm the good looks and yes-we-can optimism of opposition candidate Henrique ...

After winning Venezuela primary vote, youthful governor faces tough contest against Chavez

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Venezuela-based Mercantil, C.A. Banco Universal's Issuer Default Rating at 'B ', with a Stable Rating Outlook. A full list of MB's ratings fol

At least one person was critically injured Tuesday in Venezuela when police clashed with opponents of the government of President Hugo Chavez.

At least one person was critically injured Tuesday in Venezuela when police clashed with opponents of the government of President Hugo Chavez.

Now that Henrique Capriles has easily won Venezuela's first-ever opposition presidential primary, he's not just up against any other incumbent. The young governor will have to defeat a veritable political phenomenon.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Venezuela-based Banco Provincial's long-term Issuer Default Rating at 'B '. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A full list of Provincial's