Chevron speeds ahead in Venezuela while Exxon urges caution with a ‘little pinch of salt’ ExxonMobil emphasizes the need for lots of additional changes in Venezuela before making any financial plunge. Fortune · Oct 31
Who Is Analisa Torres? The Puerto Rican Judge Taking Over Nicolás Maduro's Criminal Case Judge Analisa Torres has inherited the federal prosecution of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores after another judge's death, bringing experience from high-profile securities and fraud cases. Latin Times · Oct 30
Democrats Demand Trump's Grok Chats After Report He Asked AI How Venezuelans Would React to Maduro Capture Senior House Democrats want the White House to preserve AI prompts and responses after a report that Donald Trump consulted Grok about Venezuela before Maduro's capture. International Business Times UK · Oct 30
After the Death of Judge Alvin Hellerstein, What Happens to Nicolás Maduro's Case El proceso penal contra Nicolás Maduro y Cilia Flores cambiará de juez tras la muerte de Alvin K. Hellerstein. El juicio está previsto para junio de 2027, aunque el calendario podría modificarse. Latin Times · Oct 29
US judge Alvin Hellerstein, who handled Maduro trial, dies at 92 Alvin K Hellerstein, a distinguished federal judge known for presiding over major cases, passed away Wednesday morning with his family by his side. He dedicated his judicial career to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York from 1998 and dealt with high-profile matters, including those of… The Times of India · Oct 29
Trump says Venezuela sent him 1 million barrels of oil as a ‘gift.’ But the U.S. is reportedly paying for it A gift with a price tag. We Got This Covered · Oct 28
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, who oversaw Trump hush money and 9/11 lawsuits, dies at 92 During a hearing earlier this month, Hellerstein coughed and struggled to speak at times The Independent UK · Oct 28
Trump shows off oil tanker at Texas rally, floats statehood for Venezuela: ‘We’re celebrating the greatest oil victory in history’ It has been nine months since the U.S. toppled the Venezuelan government. We Got This Covered · Oct 28
Rubio's Rare Midterm Appearance Alongside Trump: What It Reveals About the Venezuela Strategy Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared with President Trump at a Texas campaign rally. Travelling as national security adviser, highlighting his dual role and the administration's Venezuela policy. Latin Times · Oct 28
Venezuela's María Corina Machado Returned to Venezuela. Marco Rubio Has a Warning About Democracy. Rubio did not mention Machado by name, but his comments came as her demands for a faster vote with Venezuela's current government have put administration officials on edge. International Business Times · Oct 27
María Corina Machado seeks talks with Delcy Rodríguez after return from exile After a year in exile, Venezuela's opposition leader returns, ready to negotiate with the government. The EU welcomes her and calls for free and fair elections. Euronews · Oct 26
'Do What You Did to Maduro': Pro-Trump Commentator Urges Trump to Send Team for Lula Pro-Trump commentator Joey Mannarino urged Donald Trump to act against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in a disputed election. International Business Times UK · Oct 26
María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela After Ten Months Away — And She's Ready to Run for President Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned after more than ten months abroad, renewing pressure on acting President Delcy Rodríguez to schedule a constitutionally required presidential election. Latin Times · Oct 25
Opposition Leader Machado Has Returned To Venezuela. Her Return Could Destabilize U.S.-Venezuela Relations. Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, returned after months in exile. She is seen by many as the natural leader of Venezuela, which may raise awkward questions for the current Trump-backed Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez and the consequential oil deal Caracas and Washington have signed. International Business Times · Oct 25
France 24 · Oct 25 Opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela after 10 months in exile Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado announced on Sunday that she has returned to her homeland following almost a year in exile, after covertly leaving Venezuela in late 2025 to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She returns as doubts about her country’s democratic future and the role of the US…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 25 Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela Nobel peace prize winner’s return after almost a year in exile is unlikely to please interim president Delcy Rodríguez
Euronews · Oct 25 María Corina Machado back in Venezuela after 10 months in exile The opposition leader was last in Venezuela in in December 2025, after which she left to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. Since then, she has carried out much of her political activity from the United States and Panama.
Latin Times · Oct 24 Venezuela Erupts in Nationwide Protest as Post-Maduro Government Stalls on Election Date Thousands march across Venezuela in first national opposition protest in two years, demanding a presidential election date and freedom for 322 political prisoners.
Latin Times · Oct 24 Treasury Drops Venezuela from Investment Blacklist as COINS Act Rules Take Shape The U.S. Treasury proposed sweeping COINS Act investment rules covering 6 tech sectors in 5 countries — and quietly removed Venezuela from the list.
Latin Times · Oct 18 Peru Moves to Expel Undocumented Venezuelans — But Due Process Questions Remain Unanswered Peru's Fujimori and Venezuela's Rodríguez agreed on deportation flights. What it means for 1.6 million Venezuelans and what's still unresolved.
Latin Times · Oct 17 12 Years in Exile, Now Back in Caracas. Venezuela's Transition Hangs in the Balance Rodrigo Diamanti returned to Venezuela after 12 years in exile. What he found reveals the limits — and the possibilities — of the country's transition.
Latin Times · Oct 15 No OFAC, No Problem: With Jorge Rodríguez Delisted, Washington Cements Venezuela Gamble OFAC cleared Jorge Rodríguez Oct. 14, completing a Rodríguez siblings rehab that began when Delcy became Venezuela's interim leader.
The Times of India · Oct 15 ‘False accusations’: Maduro, wife rejects fresh torture allegations in New York court Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro on Thursday dismissed new torture allegations against him and his wife, Cilia Flores, as “false accusations” during a court appearance in New York, where a judge entered not-guilty pleas on their behalf in a revised indictment accusing them of overseeing a state-sponsored campaign of repression.
The Independent UK · Oct 15 Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is returning to federal court to face torture allegations Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns Thursday to a New York courtroom to answer a rewritten drug trafficking indictment
Latin Times · Oct 14 Venezuela's Chavistas March for Full Sanctions Removal — Washington Hasn't Budged Venezuela's ruling party rallied for full U.S. sanctions removal as healthcare workers marched blocks away over frozen wages in simultaneous Caracas protests.