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Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

Venezuela’s Orinoco River Basin is a wild land of lush forests, grasslands and a vast delta of jungle wetlands teeming with wildlife. River dolphins and endangered Orinoco crocodiles ply its waterways, and over 1,000 freshwater fish and bird species can be found there.

The Conversation

US and Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic relations after Maduro's ouster

The US and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department.

Euronews

'We want to finish this one first': After Iran and Venezuela, Trump hints Cuba could be next

President Trump indicated the U.S. may shift its focus to Cuba after resolving the situation in Iran. He praised Senator Marco Rubio's work on Cuba, suggesting a future return for "unbelievable people." This comes as Cuba faces an energy blockade, exacerbating its economic crisis.

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U.S. and Venezuela reach historic agreement to re-establish diplomatic ties

Doug Burgum met with Venezuela's acting president this week to discuss oil and mineral opportunities and secure a gold deal.

Axios

US interior secretary says Venezuela is offering security assurances to foreign mining companies

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Venezuela offers security guarantees to mining companies that want to invest in risky, mineral-rich regions

The Independent UK

The U.S. just seized 1,000 kilos of Venezuelan gold — and the deal comes with a twist

This is not an everyday trade agreement.

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Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil

Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament

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'Have to be involved in appointment of next Iranian leader': Trump calls Khamenei's son Mojtaba 'unacceptable', 'lightweight'

President Trump declared he will personally select Iran's next leader, deeming Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, "unacceptable." Trump stated he must be involved in the appointment, comparing it to Venezuela, to ensure a leader who brings peace, not war. This comes amid a US military campaign targeting Iran's capabilities, not regime…

The Times of India

American Freed From Venezuelan Prison Recounts Ordeal After Being Beaten And Accused Of Being a Spy: 'I Thought This Is It'

A 28-year-old American who was detained in Venezuela after crossing the border from Brazil in December said he was beaten, denied food and water, and held in restraints before being taken to a prison.

Latin Times

Exclusive: Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader

"Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran."

Axios

Trump-Brokered Deal Sends Up to 1,000 Kg of Venezuelan Gold to U.S. Refineries

At current market prices, a kilogram of gold is valued at roughly $166,000, putting the potential value of the shipment in the hundreds of millions of dollars

Latin Times

Venezuela to sell up to 1,000 kg of gold to US markets in new deal: Report

Venezuela's Minerven has signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Trafigura to sell 650-1,000 kg of gold dore bars to the US. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum facilitated the deal, which involves gold being sent to US refineries. This marks a significant tightening of commercial ties between the US and Venezuela.

The Times of India

American Airlines secures approval to resume flights to Venezuela

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The Independent UK

Ten Make-or-Break Players for the World Baseball Classic Contenders

From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams.

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Axios

Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal

The arrangement shows the tightening commercial bounds between Venezuela and the U.S.

The Independent UK

US airline cleared to launch first flights to Venezuela since 2019

The State Department continues to warn Americans not to travel to Venezuela

The Independent UK

Freed Argentine officer urges release of remaining foreign prisoners in Venezuela

Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine military police officer, is urging the international community to push Venezuela to free 24 foreigners still in detention

The Independent UK

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

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The Independent UK

A Venezuelan couple was feared to have been detained by ICE. The wife was then found dead in camper as missing husband named person of interest

Jeusselem Elieth Genes Vitola and Alvaro Jose Urbina Rojas immigrated to Utah from Venezuela 10 years ago

The Independent UK

US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector

Fortune

Air France will suspend flights to Havana after the U.S. Venezuela strike chokes Cuba's oil lifeline

The U.S. attack on Venezuela cut off all shipments to Cuba. Now Trump is threatening tariffs on any country that ships or sells oil to the nation.

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“Where In The World Are We?”: Challenge Yourself To Name 30 Countries From A Single Map Point

Can you recognize Venezuela from just a tiny spot on the map? Let’s test that.It’s not just Venezuela - there are 30 different countries waiting for you. Each question shows a world map with one location marked, and you’ll need to name the country yourself.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Baseball Classic Team Power Rankings

Ranking the rosters at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The United States, Japan, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela are among the favorites.

Latin Times

Iran Reportedly Approached U.S. To Discuss Ending The War, But So Far The Offer Is Not Considered Serious

Iran reportedly reached out to the U.S. a day after the war began to discuss terms to end it, but U.S. officials don't think either party is currently ready to take an offramp, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Kenna Bravo: Engineering Connection in Latin America's Fragmented Liquefied Natural Gas Market

An economist by training, Bravo spent 11 years in Venezuela's gas industry before relocating to Qatar, where she worked for seven years during a period in which the country stood as one of the world's leading LNG exporters.

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