Venezuela says it will retain 'sovereignty' over its oil reserves despite US deal
Venezuela's acting president says the aim is to turn the country's underground resources into a "source of social and economic well-being for the people of Venezuela."
World
euronews.com
30.08.2026
Venezuela president returns from U.S. visit with no deals or firm election date
It was Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez's first visit to the U.S. since American forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in January.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
Venezuela lifts block on some news sites as transition talks resume
Venezuela has unblocked some news sites that had been censored for years, its telecom regulator said Thursday, as US-backed political transition talks were set to resume. Digital rights group VE Sin F
World
france24.com
18.09.2026
Venezuela’s $4 billion gold reserves could move from Bank of England to New York Fed
Venezuela’s government and opposition are reportedly close to reaching an agreement on moving the country’s gold reserves from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
18.09.2026
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity, urges U.S. judge to dismiss charges
The Venezuelan leader has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges and is scheduled to go on trial on June 1, 2027, if his effort to dismiss the case is unsuccessful.
World
japantimes.co.jp
03.09.2026
Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention
Abducted Venezuelan leader's post appears to show him in US detention, published two days after US-Venezuela oil deal.
World
aljazeera.com
31.08.2026
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy
President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.
Politics
nytimes.com
23.10.2026
Venezuela opposition renews support for Maria Corina Machado as leader
The exiled Nobel laureate has petitioned for new elections in Venezuela and for the country to allow her return.
World
aljazeera.com
19.10.2026
Venezuela Wants to Return to the Days When Its Oil Fields Were Booming—With U.S. Help
Foreign investors are returning but find busted pipelines, chronic blackouts and an industry hollowed out by years of neglect.
World
wsj.com
10.10.2026
US charges Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro over torture allegations
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores face a new US charge over alleged torture.
World
aljazeera.com
08.10.2026
New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.
World
npr.org
08.10.2026
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife face new charges
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been charged by US authorities with conspiracy to commit torture in a new superseding indictment.
World
news.sky.com
08.10.2026
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife charged over torture allegations
The new US charge adds to the existing drug trafficking case against Venezuela’s former president and first lady.
World
aljazeera.com
08.10.2026
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
World
bbc.co.uk
08.10.2026
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
An attorney for Maduro told CBS News that he has not been given notice that additional charges could be coming.
World
cbsnews.com
07.10.2026
Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president
President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.
Tech
techcrunch.com
01.10.2026
A search for their loved ones’ remains, three months after Venezuela earthquakes
Sleeping in tents in front of collapsed buildings and removing rubble with bare hands, family members and volunteers search the ruins with at least 1,500 people missing.
World
nbcnews.com
28.09.2026
Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.09.2026
Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after post-Maduro talks
The releases follow a second round of negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and the opposition.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners following meeting between Trump and interim leader
Human rights groups in Venezuela said that significant numbers of political prisoners were released in the South American country on Saturday, though a total number of those released has still not bee
World
abcnews.com
27.09.2026