Head of the Venezuelan delegation says talks with opposition continue in a cordial atmosphere in Mexico.

Venezuela’s main opposition parties announce an end to three years of boycotting elections in a move praised by President Nicolas Maduro as “worthy of applause” for returning to democracy.

At least 20 people have died in the western Venezuelan state of Merida following intense rains.

Venezuela says it has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate US sanctions imposed on the Latin American country as crimes against humanity and has provided The Hague-based tribunal with evidence.

Representatives of Venezuela’s government and opposition groups begin a fresh round of talks in Mexico in efforts to resolve the nation’s persisting political and economic crisis, amid a US-led campaign.

Venezuela says a US military plane violated its airspace, pledging to "respond forcefully" to any maneuver it deems an act of aggression.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says 10 Colombian “paramilitaries” have been among those killed during clashes between security forces and armed gangs over the past week.