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ndtv.compolitics1 day ago
Venezuela Marks Independence Day After Earthquakes and Political Shift
Venezuela observed its Independence Day on July 5, 2026, following twin earthquakes and the U.S.-led removal of Nicolás Maduro. Recovery efforts continue amid the damage.
news.sky.compolitics6 days ago
Families Sue Jailed Former Venezuelan Leader Maduro in U.S. Court Over Alleged Killings
Five families filed a civil lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court accusing Nicolás Maduro of ordering extrajudicial executions by a special police force between 2017 and 2020. The suit seeks financial compensation under the Torture Victim Protection Act.
Washington Monthlypolitics21 days ago
U.S. Conducted Military Actions Against Iran and Venezuela
U.S. forces bombed Iran in February and removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his residence in January. Exile communities in the U.S. initially celebrated the moves before facing dismissal from policy roles.
The Guardianpolitics28 days ago
Maduro Images Removed From Venezuelan Billboards and Public Spaces
Billboards and murals of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro are being painted over or dismantled across the country. Former allies have reduced public references to him following his removal from office five months ago.
abcnews.go.compolitics45 days ago
Gabbard Excluded From Maduro Capture Planning, Clashed With Trump on Iran Nuclear Policy
Tulsi Gabbard was kept out of planning to capture Nicolás Maduro and disagreed with President Trump on Iran’s nuclear program during her time as director of national intelligence.
upi.compolitics46 days ago
CIA Director Brings Paramilitary Operator to Havana Meeting
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met senior Cuban officials in Havana last week. He brought one of the operators involved in the January capture of Nicolás Maduro. The visit occurred amid U.S. pressure on Cuba over oil exports and security issues.
thehindu.compolitics48 days ago
U.S. Officials Meet Cuban Figures
President Trump has discussed possible U.S. action in Cuba following the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. U.S. officials have held meetings with several Cuban figures to discuss economic and political changes.
nbcnews.compolitics49 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Open New Criminal Probe Into Former Venezuelan Leader
Federal prosecutors in Miami opened a new criminal investigation targeting detained former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The probe follows concerns that existing charges against him are weak. The investigation was assigned to a Miami-based prosecutor with support from multipl…
nypost.comfinance51 days agoUpdated
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns After Record 326-Day Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier docked at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday after completing a 326-day deployment. The carrier supported operations tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the war with Iran.
hedgeco.netpolitics53 days ago
Venezuelans Report Fragile Changes Months After Maduro's Removal
Months after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in a night raid and installed an acting government, residents in Caracas describe a society that remains tense despite new freedoms. Direct flights from the United States have resumed and some public protests are now occurring, yet…
csmonitor.comworld58 days ago
Venezuela Enters New Political Era After Maduro’s Removal
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has changed laws to attract American investors and opened direct talks with U.S. officials following the January 3 military operation that removed Nicolás Maduro. The developments have triggered a reckoning inside the Chavismo movement that has s…
hedgeco.netpolitics58 days ago
U.S. Forces Capture Nicolás Maduro in January Raid Following Secret Qatar-Mediated Talks
The United States captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a January 3 raid. Qatar had facilitated months of discussions on a potential transition of power, though Maria Corina Machado was never discussed as a possible leader. Venezuela has since thanked Qatar for i…
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics60 days ago
Nicolás Maduro Captured by U.S. Forces in Caracas, Taken to New York on Drug Charges
U.S. military forces seized Nicolás Maduro and his wife on January 3, 2026, placing them in federal custody in New York City on drug trafficking charges. President Donald Trump stated the U.S. would administer Venezuela pending a transition. The development comes as Venezuelan pl…
Semaforpolitics64 days ago
Venezuela's Oil Production and Exports Hit Highest Levels Since 2018
Venezuela's oil exports have hit their highest level since 2018 following a surge in crude production. This development comes after the U.S. captured former President Nicolás Maduro and installed a new leader open to private investment. Exports to India have risen considerably, i…
manilatimes.netpolitics67 days agoUpdated
First US Commercial Flight in Seven Years Lands in Caracas
The first nonstop commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years departed from Miami and arrived in Caracas on Thursday. Officials from both countries attended a ceremony marking the event, highlighting improved diplomatic and economic ties following the…
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Direct Commercial Flights Resume Between US and Venezuela
American Airlines operated the first direct commercial flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019, carrying passengers including US officials. The resumption follows the US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January and the restoration of diplomatic ties.
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sbs.com.auworld69 days ago
U.S. Removes Venezuelan President Maduro
U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, leading to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assuming the presidency. The Trump administration has supported resumed U.S. oil operations in Venezuela but has not prioritized a political transition. Venezuelan op…
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forbes.comworld71 days ago
Venezuela Faces Potential Economic Growth After Maduro's Removal
Venezuela may see economic growth following the U.S. removal of President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026. An interim government under Delcy Rodríguez shares power with the United States, focusing on reviving the oil and mining sectors. Challenges include poverty, corruption, and…
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joe.iefinance73 days ago
US Names John M. Barrett as Chargé d’Affaires for Embassy in Caracas
Veteran diplomat John M. Barrett has arrived in Caracas to serve as chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela, following his selection by the Trump administration. The embassy announced his arrival on Thursday. This marks a new phase in U.S. diplomatic presence after the…
medianama.comworld74 days ago
U.S. Allows Venezuelan Government to Fund Nicolás Maduro's Legal Defense
The U.S. government has stated that the Venezuelan government can pay for the defense of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in his federal criminal case. The issue has persisted for weeks. Last month, a judge expressed skepticism about the U.S. rationale for previously block…
Fernando Reyes Palencia / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)world74 days ago
Venezuelan Women Conclude 64-Day Protest at Caracas Detention Center After Amnesty Fails to Yield Prisoner Releases
Two women led a 64-day protest outside a Caracas police station demanding the release of their detained husbands following Venezuela's amnesty measure. Despite the government's actions after Nicolás Maduro's deposition, hundreds remain held on political grounds. The protesters di…
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Three Dark Fleet Tankers Loaded with Venezuelan Oil Remain Stranded After Maduro's Ousting
Three tankers from the dark fleet, which loaded Venezuelan oil prior to the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, are currently stranded in the country. The vessels are part of operations that bypassed international sanctions on Venezuelan crude exports. Their situation highlights ongoing c…
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