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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......

Venezuela releases dozens of political detainees amid US pressure

Venezuelan authorities have released dozens of political detainees in recent days, as international pressure—particularly from the United States—continues to influence developments in the country’s political landscape. The latest releases reportedly include more than forty individuals......

Venezuela: Opposition leader María Corina Machado denounces “selective justice” over amnesty law

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado has criticized the country’s new amnesty law, describing its implementation as an example of “selective justice” after one of her close collaborators was denied the measure. The controversy comes......

Venezuelan interim president vows to hold free elections amid political uncertainty

Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed the presidency of Venezuela after the U.S. capture of former president Nicolás Maduro in January, has pledged to organize “free and fair” elections in the country, according to an interview aired by the U.S. The broadcast included a translation of......

Venezuela moves toward adopting historic amnesty law amid political tensions

Venezuela’s National Assembly is set to open its final debate on a sweeping amnesty bill that could mark a turning point in the country’s prolonged political crisis. The proposed legislation, described by officials as a “law for democratic coexistence,” is expected to pave the......

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......