Venezuela

Pope Leo meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at Vatican

Pope Leo met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado on Monday, the Vatican said, but did not provide any further details. The meeting, listed among…

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Venezuela under Maduro shipped gold worth $5.2 billion to Switzerland

Venezuela transported gold worth almost 4.14 billion Swiss francs ($5.20 billion) to Switzerland during the early years of the leadership of ousted President Nicolas Maduro, customs data shows. The South…

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Oil flotilla sails from Venezuela despite US blockade

About a dozen oil tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude and fuel have left the country's waters since the start of the year in apparent defiance of the U.S. government's blockade…

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Media workers detained in Caracas as Venezuela Opposition leader Machado praises Trump

More than a dozen journalists were detained on Monday while covering political events in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, including a pro-government march and the swearing-in of a new legislature, according to…

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A third of Americans support US strike on Venezuela, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

One in three Americans approves of the U.S. military strike on Venezuela that toppled the country's president and 72% worry the U.S. will become too involved in the South American…

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32 Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela, Cuban government says

The Cuban government said the 32 people who were killed were members of the Cuban armed forces and intelligence agencies, with two days of national mourning declared. A government statement…

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Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: The US operation to capture Maduro

At 4:21 on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump sent a message on his Truth Social platform: the United States had carried out a daring mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas…

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Trump threatens military operation against Colombia, after Venezuela raid

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened military action against Colombia's government, telling reporters that such an operation "sounds good to me." "Colombia is very sick, too, run by a…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 4 January 2026

Special Dispatch - Malta’s Official Position and Calls for International Law The Maltese government has emphasized the importance of international law. This emphasis comes after the abduction of Venezuelan President…

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5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region

Robert Muggah, Instituto Igarapé; Princeton University The predawn U.S. military operation that spirited Nicolás Maduro and his wife out of Venezuela and into U.S. custody marks a watershed in hemispheric…

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US Charges Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for NarcoTerrorism

Indictment of Nicolás Maduro and Family Federal prosecutors in New York have brought serious charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. They have also charged his wife, Cilia Flores, and his…

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EU Calls for Adherence to International Law Amid Maduro’s Arrest

The European Union has called for strict adherence to international law following the announcement by U. S. President Donald Trump regarding the apprehension of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning.…

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USA will run Venezuela until ‘safe’ transition

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will oversee Venezuela. This supervision will continue until a secure transition of power is achieved. This follows a recent operation in Caracas…

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Trump announces US has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro amid reported strikes

President Donald Trump has said the United States has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following what he described as a “large scale strike” against the country, a…

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Maduro open to US talks

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday he is willing to negotiate an agreement to combat drug trafficking with the United States but declined to comment on last week’s US strikes…

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Nobel laureate Machado appears for the first time in 11 months

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months Thursday after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hotel…

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US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said, marking a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government. "We have…

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Venezuela’s Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person, Nobel institute says

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not receive the Nobel Peace Prize in person at Wednesday's award ceremony in Oslo, the director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute said on…

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Trump in talks with Venezuela’s Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but did not provide details on what the two leaders discussed. "I don't want…

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Trump says US will soon take action against Venezuelan drug traffickers on land

The U.S. will "very soon" start taking action to stop suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers on land, U.S. President Donald Trump said . "You probably noticed that people aren't wanting to…

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Venezuela Crisis Deepens as US Carrier Enters Caribbean Waters

The Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group has moved into the Latin America region, U.S. officials said, dramatically escalating a military buildup that has deepened tensions with Venezuela. President Donald…

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Trump says Maduro’s days are numbered but ‘doubts’ US will go to war with Venezuela

Donald Trump has sent mixed signals about potential US intervention in Venezuela, playing down concerns of imminent war against the South American nation but saying its leader Nicolás Maduro’s days…

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US Navy Presence in Trinidad and Tobago Sparks Fresh Anxiety Over Venezuela

A US warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago‘s capital Son unday as the Trump administration boosts military pressure on neighbouring Venezuela and its president, Nicolás Maduro. The arrival of the…

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US ‘Night Stalkers’ Spotted in Caribbean Amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela

They call themselves the Night Stalkers and their unofficial motto hints at the group’s lethal nocturnal line of work: “Death Waits in the Dark.” “You can flee, but they will…

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Venezuela criticizes ‘illegal incursion’ by US fighter jets

Venezuela criticized what it called an "illegal incursion" by US fighter jets into an area under Venezuelan air traffic control, accusing Washington of a "provocation" that "threatens national sovereignty." The…

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Venezuela hit by 6.2-magnitude earthquake

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook west and north Venezuela on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties or serious damage. The epicenter of the earthquake was…

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US F-35s seen landing in Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions

Five U.S. F-35 aircraft were seen landing in Puerto Rico on Saturday after President Donald Trump last week ordered 10 of the stealth fighters to join a military buildup in…

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Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’

Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean, a U.S. official told Reuters, triggering a stern U.S. warning to Venezuela against interfering in intensifying…

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US deploys warships near Venezuela to combat drug threats

Three U.S. Aegis guided-missile destroyers will arrive off the coast of Venezuela in the next 36 hours as part of an effort to address threats from Latin American drug cartels,…

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Venezuela agrees to US repatriation flights after row

Venezuela has agreed with the US to resume repatriation flights for deported Venezuelan nationals, its officials announced. Jorge Rodriguez, Venezuela's National Assembly President, confirmed the first flight would depart on…

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‘Doctor of the Poor’ will be first saint from Venezuela

Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez — known as the "doctor of the poor" — will soon become Venezuela's first saint. Pope Francis, the first South American pope, signed the decree for…

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Venezuela arrests US, EU citizens over alleged plot to kill Maduro

Venezuela over the weekendarrested three United States citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech national over their alleged participation in a U.S.-sponsored plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro and several members…

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Maduro moves Christmas to October

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared that he would issue a decree to move Christmas to October 1. In his weekly television show on Monday, Maduro said "It's September, and it…

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EU says it does not recognize Venezuela’s election result

The European Union said that it does not recognize the proclaimed result of Venezuela’s election as the government in Caracas has failed to release the supporting voting records from polling…

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Brazil, Mexico and Colombia call for Venezuela to release full vote tallies

Brazil, Mexico and Colombia called for Venezuela to release detailed voting tallies, while the United States said it considered the opposition candidate as the winner, amid a dispute over presidential…

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Venezuela ruling party, opposition rally supporters in election dispute

Protests by ruling party and opposition supporters are expected to take place in Venezuela on Tuesday in the wake of a disputed election victory by President Nicolas Maduro, with the…

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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro wins third term

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term with 51% of the vote, the country's electoral authority said just after midnight on Monday, despite multiple exit polls which pointed…

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Venezuela opposition seeks to end 25 years of socialist power in Sunday vote

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and her coalition's candidate Edmundo Gonzalez have commanded enthusiastic crowds during their campaign to unseat President Nicolas Maduro and end 25 years of ruling…

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Who is Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition leader?

Laughter, tears, and requests for help often greet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as she tours the country urging voters to back change in the upcoming July 28 presidential…

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Venezuela disinvites EU observers from upcoming election

Venezuela rescinded an invitation to European Union observers to monitor the presidential vote in July. The country's electoral authority cited EU sanctions against Venezuela for their decision on Tuesday. "They…

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Brazil shows concern as Venezuela slams UK warship sent to Guyana

Brazil expressed concern after Venezuela complained about the deployment of a British warship off the Guyana coast, raising tensions in a border dispute over the oil-rich Esequibo region of the…

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Venezuela’s Maduro slams deployment of British warship to Guyana

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the deployment of a British warship to waters off the coast of Guyana breaches the "spirit" of an agreement reached between Venezuelan and Guyanese authorities.…

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With elections coming and relaxed sanctions, Venezuela is set to raise social spending

By Mayela Armas and Deisy Buitrago CARACAS, (Reuters) - The Venezuelan government will be in a strong position to increase social spending to woo voters in 2024 as relief from…

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Venezuela primary count unfinished, Machado declares victory

Former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado is leading the vote count in the Venezuelan opposition's presidential primary by a huge margin and has claimed victory in the Sunday contest, with final…

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US easing Venezuela oil sanctions after election deal

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The Biden administration is easing sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector almost immediately in response to a 2024 election deal reached between the…

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Russia expects Venezuela’s Maduro to visit as relations deepen

Russia expects a visit by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the two oil producers deepen their cooperation and Russian companies seek to invest more in the South American country, President…

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Venezuelan opposition party replaces Guaido as candidate

CARACAS - Venezuelan opposition party Voluntad Popular named a new candidate for a key presidential primary in October, replacing formerly anti-government leader Juan Guaido who left Venezuela unexpectedly in late…

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Venezuela opposition vote to remove Guaido’s interim government

CARACAS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Venezuela's political opposition to the ruling Socialists voted by a wide margin to remove the interim government led by Juan Guaido, as they seek a…

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Photo Story: Christmas lights in Caracas

Some of the Christmas decorations for the December holidays, in Caracas, Venezuela. Via EPA-EFE/MIGUEL GUTIERREZ

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U.S. charges Russians for shipping military equipment, Venezuelan oil

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors charged five Russian nationals for sanctions evasion and other violations related to shipping military technologies bought from U.S. manufacturers to Russian buyers, some of…

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U.S. to expel Venezuelan migrants to Mexico under joint plan

MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and Mexican officials have agreed to a plan to curb rising numbers of Venezuelans crossing their shared border that will enable the United States to…

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Venezuela floods kill at least 25 after heavy rains

TEJERIAS (Reuters) - At least 25 people died and 52 were missing after five small rivers in central Venezuela flooded due to heavy rains, Citizen Security Vice President Remigio Ceballos…

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Venezuela to seek extradition of former minister in corruption case

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela will seek the extradition of a former top energy official and launched fresh legal action against a former oil minister, who it is also trying to…

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PDVSA pauses oil-for-debt shipments to Europe, wants product swaps

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Venezuela has suspended new crude shipments to Europe under an oil-for-debt deal and has asked Italy's Eni and Spain's Repsol to provide it with fuel in exchange…

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Venezuela opposition leader Guaido in “informal” meetings with Colombia’s govt

CARACAS, - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has held "informal meetings" with members of newly elected Colombian President Gustavo Petro's government, he said. In a quest to normalize bilateral relations,…

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Britain’s High Court rules against Venezuela’s Maduro in $1 bln gold battle

LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Britain's High Court has rejected President Nicolas Maduro's latest efforts to gain control of more than $1 billion of Venezuela's gold reserves stored in the Bank of…

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Venezuelan oil exports to Europe set to resume after two years

A 650,000-barrel-cargo of Venezuela's oil chartered by Italy's Eni is about to set sail carrying the first export of crude from the U.S.-sanctioned country to Europe in two years, Refinitiv…

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