Keywords: Nicolas Maduro


United States signals a post-Maduro transition in Venezuela

The United States has publicly referred to the need for a political “transition” in Venezuela, following the removal of former president Nicolás Maduro and the installation of an interim government in Caracas. During her first official meeting with interim president Delcy Rodríguez,......

Venezuela ends 20 years of state oil control with new law

Venezuela's National Assembly approved a sweeping overhaul of the country's hydrocarbons law on Thursday, dismantling over two decades of state dominance in the oil sector and opening the door to private investment in the world's largest proven crude reserves. The vote signals a dramatic......

Venezuela's interim leader rebukes US orders after Maduro's capture

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez delivered a sharp rebuke to Washington on Sunday, proclaiming she has had "enough" of US dictates as her government grapples with the fallout from former president Nicolás Maduro's capture by American forces earlier this month.......

US control of Venezuelan oil jeopardizes debt repayments to China

The United States' seizure of Venezuelan oil exports has stranded shipments intended to settle the South American nation's substantial debt to China, setting the stage for a potential showdown between the two global powers. This move threatens to further delay Venezuela's efforts to emerge......

Venezuela dismisses Alex Saab as interim president reshapes government

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced on Friday the dismissal of businessman Alex Saab from the government, marking a significant political shift following the arrest of former president Nicolás Maduro and the growing influence of the United States in Caracas. Alex......

Russia's allies question Moscow's support amid Ukraine war strains

Russia's closest partners, from Venezuela to Iran and Cuba, are reassessing the worth of Moscow's backing after a string of crises exposed Vladimir Putin's government's inability or unwillingness to intervene effectively. The clearest warning came from Venezuela, where a U.S. operation......

Defense stocks surge worldwide amid Trump's military policies

Defense stocks on both sides of the Atlantic have surged during the second week of January 2026, driven by President Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy and expectations of sharply increased global military spending. This rally follows the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela......

Trump shares altered image claiming Venezuela presidency

President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy by posting a doctored image on Truth Social, portraying himself as Venezuela's interim president. The graphic, styled like a Wikipedia profile, lists him as holding the office since January 2026, alongside his roles as the 45th and 47th U.S. president.......

Maduro says “We Are Fighters” from U.S. prison as legal battle looms

Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, currently held in a federal detention facility in New York, told supporters that “we are fighters” from behind bars, his team reported this weekend. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a Manhattan federal court earlier this week......