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POLITICS5d agoVenezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife charged over torture allegationsThe new US charge adds to the existing drug trafficking case against Venezuela’s former president and first lady.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5d agoVenezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit tortureThe new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.BBC World
POLITICS5d agoIn Venezuela, the cautious return from exile of opposition leadersDÉCRYPTAGE - Chef de file du parti Vente Venezuela, María Corina Machado est toujours bloquée au Panama, mais ses lieutenants rentrent au pays. Sous l’œil de Washington, ils préparent une alternance attendue par la rue.Le Figaro International
POLITICS5d agoEx-Trump officials seek jobs in Venezuelan oil sector now under U.S. controlCompanies and investors are eager to hire those with recent access to the White House and knowledge of the administration’s Venezuela policy or contacts.Washington Post World
POLITICS5d agoUS to lay fresh torture charges against Venezuela's Maduro and wifeDW News [en]
POLITICS6d agoWife of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro seeks release from US prisonLa defensa de la esposa del exmandatario venezolano pide arresto domiciliario por salud. Alega problemas cardíacos y secuelas de su captura.La fiscalía se opone, citando riesgo de fuga. Ambos enfrentan cargos por conspiración para enviar drogas a EE.UU., con posibles condenas severas.Clarín
POLITICS6d ago387 migrants arrive in Venezuela on two repatriation flights from the USAlmost 400 Venezuelans returned to the country from the US on two flights following a migratory agreement, landing in Anzoátegui due to damage in Maiquetía. The return of migrants resumed after a temporary closure due to earthquakes. UNHCR seeks to create conditions for the safe return of more citizens.Clarín
POLITICS6d agoFormer Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this weekThe new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.BBC World
POLITICS6d agoMaduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisonsAn attorney for Maduro told CBS News that he has not been given notice that additional charges could be coming.CBS News
POLITICS6d agoVenezuela’s Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official saysOusted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are expected to face new criminal charges in ‌the US over the alleged torture of Americans held in the South American country, a US official said on Wednesday. The new charges could come as soon as Thursday, according to the official, who was briefed on the ⁠investigation. Maduro and Flores were captured by the US military from their ‌homes in Caracas on January 3 and brought to New York to face drug-trafficking charges....South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoWith US backing, a democratic breakthrough in Venezuela may be within reachVenezuela is showing cautious signs of political opening, but democratic transition is still far from guaranteed. The post With US backing, a democratic breakthrough in Venezuela may be within reach appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS6d agoWhat happened to last year’s Nobel peace prize winner? Maria Machado’s seven attempts to return home to VenezuelaMaría Corina Machado was forced to flee her home country but has not been able to return despite the U.S. removing president Nicolas Maduro from power. Jessie Williams reports on her supporters’ hopes she will one day come back to lead themThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 5Trump says "everything will be fine" when asked if Machado should return to VenezuelaTrump reaffirms his support for the Venezuelan opposition leader, highlighting her return as vital for the democratic transition in her country. The oil agreement between the US and Venezuela draws criticism, being seen as more of an economic than political interest.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5USA rejects Maduro's immunity and assures that Venezuela has not claimed it eitherWashington niega inmunidad a Maduro en Nueva York, mientras Caracas la solicita solo para Rodríguez, reconocida como jefa de Estado. El juicio por narcotráfico sigue, con audiencia de inmunidad el 17 de noviembre y juicio en junio de 2027; Flores busca arresto domiciliario.Clarín
POLITICSOct 3Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officerA Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent in Texas has been charged with assaulting an officer. The incident involves a law enforcement encounter and subsequent legal action.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSOct 2Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying - AP NewsFormer GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying AP NewsAP News
POLITICSOct 2GOP Rep. and longtime ally of Marco Rubio gets 10-year sentence for secret Venezuela lobbying‘This is a classic money laundering case,’ the judge said Friday in rejecting Rivera’s motion to lower the federal guidelines rangeThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 2Former GOP Rep David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbyingA former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 2US expects return of opposition figures to Venezuela as part of the process towards democracyThe State Department spokesperson expressed optimism about the return of critics to the South American country as part of its democratic evolution. The resumption of opposition activities is seen as a key step towards political transformation in the region.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2David Rivera sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying caseFormer U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted on federal charges stemming from a secret lobbying campaign tied to the Venezuelan government.CBS News
POLITICSOct 2Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years in Venezuela Lobbying CaseDavid Rivera, a Miami Republican, was convicted of secretly lobbying officials in Washington on behalf of the Venezuelan government in 2017 and 2018.NYT US
POLITICSOct 2Venezuela: before Maduro's capture, Trump consulted AI GrokUne enquête publiée jeudi révèle qu’à la Maison-Blanche, le président américain aurait sollicité le chatbot créé par Elon Musk avant l’intervention de janvier au Venezuela, pour anticiper l’accueil de la population.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 2Trump consulted Grok about Venezuelan reaction before capturing Maduro, according to TimeTrump consulted an AI chatbot before Maduro's capture, revealing interest in the impact on Venezuela. Artificial intelligence influences defense decisions in the US, highlighting its use in recent operations.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Venezuelan businesswoman arrested in Florida while dropping off her daughter at a friend's houseUna empresaria venezolana fue detenida en Florida cuando dejaba a su hija. Su solicitud de asilo sigue pendiente, y fue llevada a Texas.La detención ocurre en medio de denuncias sobre deportaciones crecientes en Doral, donde su empresa sigue operando sin interrupciones.Clarín