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"I Won't Ask Permission": María Corina Machado's Firmness Defies Washington and Caracas

An opposition ex-mayor was detained and freed during Caracas talks as Machado insists she will return. Key takeaways on the standoff with Washington.

Latin Times · Sep 18

What Venezuela's Media Unblocking Actually Changed: 10 Sites Back, 190 Still Dark

Venezuela restored access to at least 10 blocked news sites on Sept. 17 during transition talks. Network data shows roughly 190 domains are still censored.

Latin Times · Sep 18

Trump-Allied Continental Resources Signs Deal to Develop 30 Billion-Barrel Region In Venezuela

The Orinoco Belt holds the majority of Venezuela's estimated 303 billion barrels of oil reserves.

International Business Times · Sep 17

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Reason · Sep 16

FBI Captures "The Engineer" in Venezuela, First Cybercriminal Added to Ten Most Wanted List

Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre, a Venezuelan national known as "The Engineer" and "Prometheus," has been captured in Venezuela after years as a fugitive, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

Latin Times · Sep 16

US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting

United States energy ministers met in Houston, promoting domestic production and energy independence. Washington's policies aim to reverse previous approaches to renewable energy sources. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly impacted global oil prices and supply chains. The US plans to leverage Venezuela's vast oil reserves to…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court

As part of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to cooperate with ongoing federal investigations in the United States and to hand over 195 million dollars (some €168.9 million) derived from the corruption scheme.

Euronews · Sep 16

Venezuela Joins the G20's Oil Talks in Houston: What's Really Driving the Invitation

Venezuela joins the G20 energy talks in Houston weeks after a 100-year U.S. oil deal, as diesel hits a record $6.27 a gallon.

Latin Times · Sep 16

Alex Saab, Maduro's Money Man, Pleas Guilty in Miami and Agrees to Give Back 195 Million to Venezuela

Alex Saab, the Colombian businessman who became one of Nicolás Maduro's most important financial operatives, pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Miami federal court to one count of money laundering and agreed to forfeit $195 million in illicit proceeds.

Latin Times · Sep 15

Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in federal money laundering case

A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded guilty to bribing officials to secure contracts for importing food during Venezuela's crisis

The Independent UK · Sep 15