Venezuela’s tourism projects risk harming fragile ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves, amid criticism of inadequate regulations and environmental oversight.
Venezuela's efforts to boost its economy through tourism infrastructure projects, such as expanding runways and building hotels, are causing significant environmental damage to ecologically sensitive areas.
Conservationists, scientists, and locals have raised concerns about the impact on the Caribbean’s fragile coral reefs, which are already under threat from climate change.
The government of President Nicolas Maduro has been promoting tourism as a key economic driver, despite its failure to attract foreign investors so far. However, these developments are already taking a toll on the environment.
While Maduro insists that his plans are environmentally responsible, critics claim that the push for development is damaging delicate ecosystems. The construction of resorts, including a major project on La Tortuga Island, also threatens biodiversity.
Environmental groups have noted that no impact studies were conducted for key infrastructure projects, and there are growing concerns about pollution, waste management issues, and illegal fishing.
Experts warn that further construction, without proper safeguards, will exacerbate existing environmental problems, particularly the bleaching of coral reefs and deforestation of mangroves, which are essential to marine life.
Local communities also fear that increased tourism will worsen waste disposal problems, particularly as islands like La Tortuga have no capacity to process waste.
A U.S. federal judge ruled Wednesday that hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador under an 18th-century wartime law must be granted the right to challenge their detention—dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced Thursday that more than 50 individuals have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to sabotage the country’s regional and parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday, May 25.
Venezuela's economy saw a year-over-year growth of 9.3% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the country's central bank. This marks a slight increase compared to the 9.1% growth rate recorded in the same period last year.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order early Saturday blocking the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members from Texas under the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime law from 1798.
Azerbaijan and Venezuela have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, following high-level talks on economic, political, and multilateral cooperation at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the escalating Middle East tensions and stressed the need for urgent de-escalation and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict.
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have initialed a draft peace agreement, marking a significant step toward ending years of conflict in eastern Congo.
At the second China-Central Asia Summit held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, China and five Central Asian countries signed the "Treaty of Eternal Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation," establishing a new legal foundation for strategic partnership.
The potential for U.S. military involvement in a conflict with Iran is revealing a rare rift within President Donald Trump's core political base, the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) coalition.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin outlined Russia’s stance on the Ukraine war, NATO expansion, the Iran-Israel conflict, and future ties with the U.S., signalling openness to dialogue but firmly on Moscow’s terms.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has cancelled certain flights scheduled for 13th and 14th June amid recent escalation of situation in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries for security reasons.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
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The 176th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has formally registered World Expo 2030 Riyadh. Organised under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow”, Expo 2030 Riyadh will take place in the capital of Saudi Arabia between 1 October 2030 and 31 March 2031.
Due to recent airspace closures, travellers departing from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are likely to experience flight disruptions due to the suspension of multiple regional routes. Dubai-based carriers Emirates and flydubai have cancelled multiple flights, as well.
Air Arabia has suspended flights to multiple destinations across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe amid escalating regional tensions and dangerous airspace conditions.
The Air Astana Group informs passengers of changes to certain scheduled and charter flight routes due to the closure of Iranian and Iraqi airspace, the airline said in a statement.
Norway is set to introduce a new tourist tax to address the challenges posed by record-breaking visitor numbers and overtourism in popular areas.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the escalating Middle East tensions and stressed the need for urgent de-escalation and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict.
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have initialed a draft peace agreement, marking a significant step toward ending years of conflict in eastern Congo.
At the second China-Central Asia Summit held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, China and five Central Asian countries signed the "Treaty of Eternal Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation," establishing a new legal foundation for strategic partnership.
The potential for U.S. military involvement in a conflict with Iran is revealing a rare rift within President Donald Trump's core political base, the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) coalition.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin outlined Russia’s stance on the Ukraine war, NATO expansion, the Iran-Israel conflict, and future ties with the U.S., signalling openness to dialogue but firmly on Moscow’s terms.
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