Nicolas Maduro

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Trump administration’s abduction of a head of state throws into question the future of international law.
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Nearly 50 Venezuelan soldiers killed in US abduction of President Maduro
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‘Profoundly pro-American’: Machado outlines a vision for Venezuela’s future
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Venezuela’s Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize: Is it his now?
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Cuba receives remains of soldiers killed during Maduro capture
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Why access to Venezuela’s ‘heavy’ oil is ‘tremendous’ news for US refiners
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US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela’s interim leader vows oil sector reform
Published On 16 Jan 2026
Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela
Published On 15 Jan 2026
What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado?
Published On 15 Jan 2026

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Machado meets Trump, says Venezuela ‘counting’ on him for freedom

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Photos: Maria Corina Machado greets supporters in Washington, DC

Venezuela’s Rodriguez vows release of more prisoners, holds call with Trump

Trump showers acting Venezuelan president with praise after first phone call since US abduction of President Maduro.

Venezuela’s top lawmaker says more than 400 prisoners have been released

The announcement contradicts claims from local rights groups that no more than 70 prisoners have been freed.

Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday

The Venezuelan opposition figure has been largely frozen out of US discussions over the country’s future.

Venezuela says over 100 political prisoners released; pope meets Machado

Penitentiary Services Ministry says those freed had been ‘deprived of their liberty’ for disruptive acts.

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After Maduro: Is the US driving global instability?

Risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the US is undoing the global system that it built over decades.

Trump warns Cuba to make a deal with the US ‘before it is too late’

Venezuela is Cuba’s biggest oil supplier, but no shipments have departed Venezuelan ports since Maduro’s abduction.

Analysis: Why Venezuela’s military holds the key to country’s future

Whether Trump or Rodriguez, running Venezuela will need the help of its military, which has incentives to strike a deal.

Trump promises oil executives ‘total safety’ if they invest in Venezuela

Experts said oil execs gave a ‘less-than-full-throated’ approval as they waited on terms from US and Venezuela.

Venezuela starts ‘exploratory process’ to re-establish formal ties with US

US State Department officials are visiting Caracas less than a week after the military abduction of Nicolas Maduro.

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