Nicolás Maduro’s jail cell photos have everyone asking the same question Maduro and his wife were charged with conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and import cocaine into the US The Independent UK · Aug 30
What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela The United States and Venezuela have announced a significant oil deal. This agreement grants America a stake in Venezuela's vast oil reserves. Experts caution that infrastructure repairs will take years and substantial investment. Venezuelans express concerns about national sovereignty and resource exploitation. The Economic Times · Aug 30
Venezuelans view US oil deal with doubt, hope Venezuela and the United States have finalized a significant oil deal. This agreement aims to revitalize the nation's struggling petroleum industry. Venezuelans express skepticism and doubt regarding the deal's benefits. The pact offers hope for economic recovery after years of crisis. Oil production has seen a slight increase while awaiting… The Economic Times · Aug 30
Trump says US inked deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves The United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela concerning oil reserves. This deal involves taking control of sixty-five billion barrels of the nation's oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the agreement, calling it historic. The pact aims to bring private investment and lower gas prices. This development occurs… The Economic Times · Aug 29
Trump announces 'historic' agreement for US stake in Venezuela oil reserves Washington and Caracas announced Friday that they had reached a “historic” oil agreement, under which the United States will take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's reserves. France 24 · Aug 29
Trump administration weighs US ownership stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves: Report The Trump administration is discussing a potential US ownership stake in Venezuela’s oil industry, Axios reported, covering more than a dozen fields holding about 90 billion barrels of proven reserves. The proposal could bring private US companies into developing the assets, increase Venezuelan oil revenues and significantly expand US access… The Economic Times · Aug 28
The Trump Admin. Has a Cozy Relation With Venezuela's Interim Govt. It's Reportedly Closing In On Its Oil Reserves. The deal would more than double the U.S.'s oil reserves. International Business Times · Aug 27
Florida Congressman Brands Venezuela's Acting President an "Interim Dictator," Demands Her Ouster Rep. Carlos Giménez's Aug. 24 demand that Delcy Rodríguez step down is the latest in an eight-month pressure campaign that splits Republicans and hits close to home for South Florida's Venezuelan diaspora. Latin Times · Aug 26
A Miami Court Orders Maduro's Inner Circle to Pay $314 Million A Miami judge ordered Maduro and Alex Saab to pay $314M to three Americans tortured in Venezuela — but collecting may be another fight entirely. Latin Times · Aug 21
Exclusive: Venezuela, sick with hyperinflation, engages the ‘money doctor’ Steve Hanke for a dose of dollarization medicine The Johns Hopkins professor has spent five decades traveling the world, fighting for the cause of sound money. He's taking on his biggest dragon yet. Fortune · Aug 20
Venezuelan Crude Is Quietly Cushioning U.S. Gas Prices as the Iran War Drags On Chevron's expanded access to Venezuelan crude is easing U.S. gas prices during the Iran war, even as Venezuelan migrants face separate deportation risk. Latin Times · Aug 19
Two earthquakes, two responses: How Venezuela and Colombia faced disaster Venezuelan civilians led rescue efforts after devastating earthquakes due to government delays and lack of equipment. Colombian officials quickly coordinated a robust response with multiple entities and heavy machinery. Venezuela's response was hampered by years of shortages and hyperinflation impacting state resources. Colombia's swift action saved hundreds of lives within… The Economic Times · Aug 15
'The nightmare is over': Families reunite as Venezuela frees political prisoners Venezuela's government freed 131 detained prisoners on Friday, as human rights groups hailed releases of some people they say were being held unjustly or for political reasons. France 24 · Aug 14
Venezuela's Rivals Sign Their First Real Deal Since Maduro's Capture — But Still No Election Date Venezuela's government and opposition signed their first real deal since Maduro's capture: a judicial overhaul and a gold push. No election date yet. Latin Times · Aug 14
France 24 · Aug 13 Venezuela's interim govt, opposition wrap first round of post-Maduro talks Venezuela's interim government and members of opposition parties ended their first round of talks Wednesday with agreements to reform the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and seek access to the country's frozen reserves in order to finance recovery from June's devastating earthquakes.
Latin Times · Aug 12 NYPD Pulls 3,259 Guns Off NYC Streets as Murders Hit an All-Time Low — But Contested Database Behind the Numbers Draws Fresh Scrutiny NYPD data show 3,259 guns seized and record-low murders in 2026, as its gang database and Mamdani's shifting stance draw fresh scrutiny.
Bangkok Post · Aug 12 Protest denounces secrecy of Venezuela transition talks CARACAS - Dozens of protesters rallied Wednesday outside a hotel hosting transition talks in the Venezuelan capital, demanding greater transparency from the authorities and the opposition, AFP journalists observed.
France 24 · Aug 6 US-backed Venezuela political transition talks begin without Nobel laureate Machado US-backed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a faction of the opposition began on Thursday after nearly a week of delays, the two sides said. The talks aim to reshape the country's political system and lay the groundwork for eventual elections after years of political turmoil.
Benzinga · Jul 31 'Trump Administration's Unofficial Adviser On Venezuela, Mauricio Claver-Carone, Leaves His Role' - Reuters Exclusive An unofficial adviser to the Trump administration who has played a leading role in shaping U.S. Venezuela policy and multimillion-dollar deals to exploit the OPEC state's vast oil resources has told Reuters he is no longer overseeing the portfolio.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 US-backed Venezuela talks to begin without opposition leader Maria Corina Machado U.S.-backed negotiations commence in Venezuela to reshape the nation's political system. The talks exclude prominent opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate. Washington wields significant influence over the Venezuelan political landscape currently. The interim government seeks the lifting of remaining United States sanctions. The opposition delegation aims for electoral…
The Independent UK · Jul 28 White House aide who made $100K betting on Trump speeches is out of his government job President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator no longer works in government after he was placed on unpaid leave over alleged insider trading
Latin Times · Jul 27 Venezuela Becomes the Latest Nation to Abandon the ICC, and Washington Applauds a Court in Freefall Venezuela notified the UN of its ICC exit the same day the court ousted its chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct findings; the US cheered both.
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Hegseth’s 67 deadly drug boat strikes have not stopped cocaine from flooding into the US. Trump’s own DEA says so Traffickers are using planes, larger boats and sailing close to coastlines as cocaine production in South America ramps up
Latin Times · Jul 23 Polymarket Traders See Rising Odds of Cilia Flores' Release as Speculation Grows Over Possible U.S.-Venezuela Deal Prediction market bettors are increasingly wagering that Cilia Flores, the wife of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, could be released from U.S. custody before the end of the year, fueling speculation that Washington and Caracas may eventually reach some form of negotiated agreement.
The Times of India · Jul 22 Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro to face US drug trafficking trial in June 2027 Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face trial in the United States. They are charged with drug trafficking and could receive life imprisonment if convicted. Their defense will challenge the indictment and the legality of their capture. US prosecutors allege Maduro facilitated cocaine shipments into the United…