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Maduro faces possible new US charges over alleged torture of Americans

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are expected to face new criminal charges in the United States over allegations that American citizens were tortured while being held in Venezuelan government custody, according to US officials and people familiar with the......

Trump signals possible US military base in Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington is considering establishing a military base in Venezuela, opening another dimension in the rapidly changing relationship between the two countries. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Thursday, Trump was asked whether the United States......

Venezuela government and opposition reach initial agreements after first round of talks

Venezuela's government and opposition have concluded the first phase of a new political dialogue, announcing preliminary agreements on judicial reform and efforts to recover Venezuelan assets frozen in the United Kingdom. The discussions, held as the two sides explore the possibility of a political......

Former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to appear before New York court in drug trafficking case

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to appear before a New York court on Wednesday for a procedural hearing in the criminal case brought against him and his wife Cilia Flores by U.S. authorities. Maduro, who has been held at a detention facility in Brooklyn since January 3, is expected......

Venezuela urges King Charles III to release frozen gold reserves for earthquake recovery

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has appealed to King Charles III to facilitate the release of approximately 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England, arguing that the assets are urgently needed to finance reconstruction efforts following the country's devastating......

Venezuela earthquakes deepen political crisis as Maria Corina Machado alleges government blocked her return

Venezuela’s political tensions have intensified in the aftermath of devastating earthquakes that have killed more than 1,700 people, as opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado accused the government of blocking her return to the country during a national emergency. In......

Venezuela expels Maduro Ally Alex Saab to the United States

The government of Venezuela has announced the expulsion of businessman Alex Saab to the United States, according to an official statement released by migration authorities. Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, has long been considered a key intermediary in Venezuela’s international......

United States authorizes Venezuela to pay Nicolás Maduro’s legal fees

The United States government has authorized Venezuela to cover the legal defense costs of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, according to recent judicial documents. Maduro, who is currently detained in the United States, faces several serious charges, including narcoterrorism and conspiracy......

US soldier charged over betting scheme tied to Maduro’s fall

A member of the United States military has been charged with fraud after allegedly using classified information to place bets linked to political developments in Venezuela, according to U.S. authorities. The suspect, identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke, is accused of exploiting sensitive, non-public information......