Caracas is in headlines due to U.S.-Venezuela tensions, including alleged Maduro incidents and raids. Capital of Venezuela, old Spanish colonial city, largest in the country.
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced a wage increase scheduled for May 1, aiming to address decades of low wages and inflation. Protesters gathered in Caracas demanding better pay, with police deploying barriers. The government emphasizes responsible increases to prevent inflation spikes, amid ongoing economic hardship.
Direct commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela have resumed for the first time since 2019. Envoy Air flight AA3599 has landed in Caracas after departing Miami; American/Envoy will add a second daily Miami–Caracas service on May 21. The return of service follows renewed diplomatic ties and recent US actions in Venezuela.
A Romania court of appeal has hosted a tense press conference after a documentary alleged systemic corruption in the country’s justice system. Judge Raluca Moroșanu has publicly spoken of intimidation and a toxic atmosphere, signaling tensions within the judiciary.
Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft have flown over the recently reopened U.S. Embassy in Caracas and landed in the parking lot as part of a drill for medical emergencies or catastrophic events; the exercise follows the embassy’s reopening and ongoing U.S. plans to stabilize Venezuela.