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.
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Video: US energy chief in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal
US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela’s oil reserves.
Published On 2 Sep 2026
White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
Venezuela’s interim president gives new US company 100-year rights to more than 17 oil fields.
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.
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First images of Maduro in US custody released since his abduction
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appeared in the first photos from US custody since his January abduction.
Published On 30 Aug 2026
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Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.
Published On 30 Aug 2026
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What’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves?
Few details have emerged about deal between Washington and Caracas, criticised as takeover of Venezuela’s resources.
Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela
US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
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Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier
Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.
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How much power does the US hold in Venezuela?
After Maduro’s removal, US influence in Venezuela soared, but experts say Washington may still have to ‘own’ Venezuela.
Published On 14 Aug 2026
Venezuela government and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to election
Talks to be led by former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera as opposition figure Maria Corina Machado left out of proceedings.
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