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Alfonso "Alca" Mendoza was born without legs and abandoned as a child, but today he's rapping on buses, surfing waves, and raising a newborn daughter in Colombia. His skateboard-powered journey from suicidal teen to motivational speaker is proving that talent has nothing to do with having two feet on the ground.
A 57-year-old neurosurgeon just shattered his own world record by holding a plank position with 200 pounds on his back for nearly seven minutes. He's using his athletic achievements to raise awareness about autism and neurodiversity.
Venezuela Fury married her sweetheart in a stunning ceremony on the Isle of Man, completing her fairytale look with an unexpected footwear choice. Her parents fully support the young couple's decision to start their lives together.
The United States successfully removed 30 pounds of enriched uranium from a Venezuelan research reactor and transported it to South Carolina for safe processing. This major nuclear security operation, completed in months rather than years, marks a significant step forward in reducing nuclear proliferation risks.
Nadia Hernández is preserving Venezuela's powerful tradition of protest music through a stunning multimedia installation at Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales. The project connects a global diaspora while celebrating the courage embedded in her homeland's songs of resistance.
A pink bus in Venezuela is delivering full gynecological care to homeless women right where they are. One former patient now works on the team that helped her rebuild her life.
For the first time in seven years, direct commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela have returned to the skies. The historic Miami-to-Caracas flight marks a major step forward in rebuilding ties between the two nations.
For the first time in seven years, a direct flight has reconnected the United States and Venezuela, reuniting families separated by diplomatic tensions. The historic American Airlines flight landed in Caracas on Thursday, opening a new chapter for thousands who've had to travel through multiple countries just to get home.
After seven years of detours and international connections, families can finally fly direct between the United States and Venezuela. The emotional first flight reunited loved ones separated by years of diplomatic freeze.
After almost seven years, commercial flights between the US and Venezuela are taking off again. The change reconnects hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan families separated by distance and political turmoil.
After years of economic decline, Venezuela is reopening its oil sector to foreign investment and welcoming international business back to the country. German entrepreneur Thilo Schmitz, who stayed through the crisis, sees new hope for rebuilding the nation's devastated infrastructure.
Colombia and Venezuela are joining forces to tackle organized crime along their shared border, deploying security strategies while boosting legal trade. After years of closure and conflict, the neighboring nations are choosing cooperation over division.
After seven years of frozen ties, the IMF and World Bank are resuming operations with Venezuela, potentially unlocking billions in funding for the economically struggling nation. The move could restore investor confidence and bring fresh resources to millions of Venezuelans.
Baseball's third-ranked prospect delivered a career-best performance on Easter Sunday, proving himself against players five years older. The Venezuelan teenager went four-for-five with his first home run of the season in Double-A play.
After seven years of diplomatic silence, the American flag is flying again over the US embassy in Caracas. The reopening marks a hopeful new chapter for direct engagement with Venezuelans working to rebuild their nation.
Venezuela defeated the powerhouse United States team to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic championship in an emotional upset that brought a nation together. The underdog squad silenced a star-studded American roster in front of a roaring crowd that turned Miami into Caracas for one unforgettable night.
Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela are joining forces on a groundbreaking plan to protect two massive catfish species that feed millions and keep the Amazon's rivers healthy. It's the first time South American nations have coordinated this way to save fish that swim thousands of miles across borders.
Nancy Wexler had a 50/50 chance of developing the same fatal disease that took her mother. Instead of retreating, she spent decades in Venezuela and helped identify the gene responsible for Huntington's disease.
The country known for oil reserves sits on enough offshore wind potential to generate 10 times its current electricity needs. Experts say Venezuela's shallow, windy waters could power a renewable energy transformation.
A country known for massive oil reserves sits on enough offshore wind potential to power itself ten times over. Venezuela's shallow, windy waters could transform it into a renewable energy powerhouse.
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