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Venezuela passes landmark amnesty bill — who benefits and who's excluded?

Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed into law a long-awaited amnesty bill, paving the way for the potential release of hundreds of political prisoners jailed in recent years.

The Times of India · Feb 20

Venezuela’s National Assembly set to resume tense debate on a sweeping amnesty bill

Venezuela’s National Assembly is debating an amnesty bill that could free hundreds held for political reasons

The Independent UK · Feb 19

US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture

The top U.S. military commander for Latin America has met with Venezuela’s acting president in Caracas as both sides discuss security and policy goals

The Independent UK · Feb 19

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Maduro’s gone — But is Venezuela witnessing a new 'Don'?

Venezuela is in a new political phase after President Nicolas Maduro's removal. Delcy Rodriguez now leads an interim administration. Diplomatic ties with Washington are restoring. The oil sector is opening to private operators. Hundreds of detainees have been released. However, the security apparatus remains. Elections are not yet announced. Key…

The Times of India · Feb 16

US Southern Command sinks new boat, kills 3 near Venezuela

The US military on Friday said it 'eliminated' a vessel allegedly linked to drug trafficking in Caribbean waters, killing three of the vessel's crew members.

Euronews · Feb 14

Venezuela’s parliament is to debate an amnesty bill that could free hundreds

Venezuela’s parliament, controlled by the ruling party, is to discuss a bill that could free hundreds of opposition members, activists and human rights defenders who have been detained for months or years for political reasons

The Independent UK · Feb 12

‘Big step forwards’: emboldened activists take to the streets of Venezuela

Protesters are enjoying greater freedom of expression since Nicolás Maduro’s downfall despite lack of regime change

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul

The US government steps deeper into Venezuela’s oil overhaul as Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits to assess the industry

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Venezuela welcomes Trump-loving US TV channel in ‘marriage of convenience’

Newsmax, granted major access as the first foreign outlet admitted after the US strike, hailed Trump as a ‘liberator’

The Guardian - US · Feb 10

Prominent Venezuelan opposition politician detained hours after release

Prosecutor claims Juan Pablo Guanipa was re-arrested due to non-compliance with terms of release

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9

Close ally of Machado was ‘kidnapped hours after release from prison’

Venezuela’s opposition leader claims ‘heavily armed men’ took Juan Pablo Guanipa away

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Venezuela frees several opposition members after lengthy politically motivated detentions

Venezuela’s government has released several prominent opposition members from prison, including one of the closest allies of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Spiritual ties of ousted Venezuelan President Maduro and successor include guru Sathya Sai Baba

Venezuela’s former President Nicolás Maduro and the country’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez were both raised Catholic in an overwhelmingly Christian country

The Independent UK · Feb 7

Trump foe dons MAGA hat after Venezuela

Once branded a "lunatic" by Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro is now on board to "Make Americas Great Again"

Salon · Feb 5

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly detained in Caracas

FBI and Venezuela’s intelligence agency also reportedly arrest billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín at same address

The Guardian - US · Feb 5

Venezuela plan to turn notorious prison into cultural centre scrubs past horrors, critics say

The move is among several measures the acting president has touted since Maduro’s capture – yet critics say it erases Venezuela’s long history of repression

The Independent UK · Feb 2

A mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela after US-imposed government change

Thirty days after the U.S. captured then-President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains in turmoil

Euronews · Jan 31

Venezuela announces a general amnesty for political prisoners incarcerated since 1999

Delcy Rodríguez has proposed an amnesty law that would cover political prisoners detained during the entire Chavista period. The measure excludes cases of murder, drug trafficking and human rights violations. Families are waiting cautiously.

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The Independent UK · Jan 31

Venezuela announces bill that could lead to mass release of prisoners detained for political reasons

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced a bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30

Venezuela approves bill to open oil sector to foreign investment after US pressure

Law will give private companies more control but experts unsure whether changes go far enough for US

The Times of India · Jan 29

After Trump push, Venezuela moves to open oil sector, ending years of state control

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a new law opening its oil sector to private companies. This reverses a policy of state control lasting over 20 years. The law allows private firms to manage oil production and sales. It also permits international arbitration for disputes. Extraction taxes will be adjusted.

The Guardian - US · Jan 29

Trump orders immediate reopening of commercial airspace over Venezuela

Order allows direct flights from US to Venezuela, as major oil companies already on ground to assess potential operations

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil money

The United States will allow Venezuela to sell oil that's currently under American sanctions and use the proceeds to pay for basic government services

The Guardian - US · Jan 28

Rubio declines to rule out further US military action in Venezuela at Senate hearing

Secretary of state says administration does not intend to take such action but Trump ‘does reserve the option’

We Got This Covered · Jan 28

Trump admin tells Congress it’s ‘ready to use force’ in Venezuela if interim president doesn’t deliver ‘agreed’ 50 million barrels of oil

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