More than 100 political prisoners caught up in a post-election crackdown have been released, according to a human rights group.

Medical student Seb Pena was left paralysed after a diving accident in Venezuela last year.

Venezuela criticises Brazil's decision to veto its admission to the Brics group of emerging economies.

Three Americans were arrested, with Venezuela accusing them of working with US spy agencies.

The Democratic presidential nominee has been the target of misinformation portraying her as a communist.

Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested on suspicion of planning to destabilise the country.

Spain's ambassador has been summoned by Venezuela after a minister called the country a "dictatorship".

The US says those sanctioned 'impeded a transparent electoral process' in Venezuela.