The Guardians have a storied history of discovering backstop talent from Venezuela. Look to 1996, when the organization signed a switch-hitting catcher from Ciudad Bolívar, Victor Martinez. After three All-Star seasons and 900 hits with Cleveland,

The Venezuelan opposition leader who the United States recognized as the winner of last year's presidential election has kicked off an international tour that will also take him to the United States.

Media freedom campaigner Carlos Correa is among several high-profile figures detained in the week leading up to Maduro’s inauguration

In recent weeks, he has been vowing to travel to Venezuela to be sworn in for the presidential term, which according to law must begin on Jan. 10. But he hasn’t said how he plans to return or ...

In recent weeks, he has been vowing to travel to Venezuela to be sworn in for the presidential term, which according to law must begin on Jan. 10. But he hasn't said how he plans to return or ...

Venezuela Opposition Leader Recognized by US as Election Victor Embarks on International Tour BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who the United States ...

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN:How Miguel Cabrera’s epic 500-homer journey to history began in Venezuela Torres also has a close relationship with Victor Martinez, a fellow Venezuelan and a former Tiger. Martinez, now 46, played for Detroit from 2011-18 as part of ...

Tigers’ big-ticket signings: The Tigers signed Venezuelan shortstops Javier Osorio ($2.2 million) and Samuel Gil ($1.2 million), both of whom were consensus top-25 prospects. Gil put in a full season at Class A Lakeland in 2024.

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CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition parties and NGOs decried the arrests of a prominent press freedom activist and a well-known opposition figure, among others, ahead of planned protests against Friday's inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term.

Columnist Mariana Martinez discusses the role of international law through the lens of the Venezuelan political crisis. Credit: Isabella Cossu. The Venezuelan crisis has revealed

For talented amateur ballplayers from across the globe, there is no day on the calendar quite like Jan. 15. Signaling the opening of the international signing period, it’s the day in which years of hard work and perseverance make dreams come true.