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Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment
The prisoners insisted their protest was peaceful but that security forces deployed to quell it opened fire.
May 25, 2026Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse - Reuters
Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse Reuters
May 24, 2026Explainer: Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela - Reuters
Explainer: Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela Reuters
May 23, 2026Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a Maduro ally, deported to US - Reuters
Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a Maduro ally, deported to US Reuters
May 16, 2026Fire hits Venezuela gas facility, at least 6 workers hurt, sources say - Reuters
Fire hits Venezuela gas facility, at least 6 workers hurt, sources say Reuters
May 15, 2026Exclusive: Venezuela debt restructuring to bring country 'out of shadows,' central bank chief says - Reuters
Exclusive: Venezuela debt restructuring to bring country 'out of shadows,' central bank chief says Reuters
May 14, 2026Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing - Reuters
Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing Reuters
May 10, 2026Venezuela tells the World Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territory - Reuters
Venezuela tells the World Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territory Reuters
May 6, 2026Exclusive: Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees - Reuters
Exclusive: Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees Reuters
May 4, 2026Guyana tells World Court Venezuela's claim on oil-rich Esequibo region poses existential threat - Reuters
Guyana tells World Court Venezuela's claim on oil-rich Esequibo region poses existential threat Reuters
May 4, 2026Jury convicts former Florida congressman in Venezuela lobbying case
David Rivera, Marco Rubio's former housemate, was accused of accepting millions from the Maduro regime to lobby US politicians.
May 3, 2026US resumes commercial passenger air service to Venezuela after seven years - Reuters
US resumes commercial passenger air service to Venezuela after seven years Reuters
April 30, 2026Venezuela's Rodriguez says monthly minimum income will rise to $240 - Reuters
Venezuela's Rodriguez says monthly minimum income will rise to $240 Reuters
April 30, 2026The other life of US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal
The Army officer charged with using classified information to win $400,000 is also a real estate investor with rave reviews on Airbnb.
April 28, 2026US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges
The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win $400,000 on an online prediction market.
April 28, 2026Eni-Repsol joint venture seeking to increase gas output at Venezuela's Cardon IV - Reuters
Eni-Repsol joint venture seeking to increase gas output at Venezuela's Cardon IV Reuters
April 27, 2026Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end'
More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in.
April 25, 2026US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
April 24, 2026Oilfield service firm Halliburton is discussing commercial terms with customers for Venezuela operations - Reuters
Oilfield service firm Halliburton is discussing commercial terms with customers for Venezuela operations Reuters
April 21, 2026Venezuela’s melting 'permafrost' draws debt investors' optimism - Reuters
Venezuela’s melting 'permafrost' draws debt investors' optimism Reuters
April 20, 2026IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela - Reuters
IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela Reuters
April 16, 2026US issues license allowing transactions with some Venezuelan banks - Reuters
US issues license allowing transactions with some Venezuelan banks Reuters
April 14, 2026Chevron, Shell to sign agreements for oil, gas areas in Venezuela, sources say - Reuters
Chevron, Shell to sign agreements for oil, gas areas in Venezuela, sources say Reuters
April 13, 2026Venezuela's Rodriguez announces 'responsible increase' to wages from May - Reuters
Venezuela's Rodriguez announces 'responsible increase' to wages from May Reuters
April 8, 2026The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
April 7, 2026US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.
April 2, 2026US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay lawyers.
March 26, 2026Venezuela oil production has reached 1.1 mln bpd in March - Reuters
Venezuela oil production has reached 1.1 mln bpd in March Reuters
March 25, 2026Exxon says its team is in Venezuela evaluating oil opportunities - Reuters
Exxon says its team is in Venezuela evaluating oil opportunities Reuters
March 25, 2026Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial
Rubio's former housemate is charged with illegally trying to influence the first Trump administration on behalf of the Venezuelan government.
March 24, 2026Dollar scarcity in Venezuela forces small firms to raise prices, turn to crypto - Reuters
Dollar scarcity in Venezuela forces small firms to raise prices, turn to crypto Reuters
March 23, 2026Report: Venezuela players to split $3.375M of record $37M WBC prize pool - Reuters
Report: Venezuela players to split $3.375M of record $37M WBC prize pool Reuters
March 18, 2026Venezuela's acting president replaces long-time defense minister with intelligence head - Reuters
Venezuela's acting president replaces long-time defense minister with intelligence head Reuters
March 18, 2026White House says US seeking fertilizer from Venezuela, Morocco - Reuters
White House says US seeking fertilizer from Venezuela, Morocco Reuters
March 17, 2026UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues
The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
March 16, 2026Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico - Reuters
Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico Reuters
March 15, 2026Venezuela's students reclaim the streets after years of oppression - Reuters
Venezuela's students reclaim the streets after years of oppression Reuters
March 14, 2026US prosecutors defend block on Venezuelan state funds for Maduro's defense - Reuters
US prosecutors defend block on Venezuelan state funds for Maduro's defense Reuters
March 14, 2026US veteran flees ahead of US trial over failed 2020 Maduro ouster plot - Reuters
US veteran flees ahead of US trial over failed 2020 Maduro ouster plot Reuters
March 13, 2026Exclusive: Investors headed to post-Maduro Venezuela to scout out opportunities - Reuters
Exclusive: Investors headed to post-Maduro Venezuela to scout out opportunities Reuters
March 7, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
March 6, 2026Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.
March 5, 2026Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
March 4, 2026USDOT approves American Airlines flights to Venezuela - Reuters
USDOT approves American Airlines flights to Venezuela Reuters
March 4, 2026Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential - Reuters
Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential Reuters
March 4, 2026Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez - Reuters
Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez Reuters
March 3, 2026Exxon to send team to Venezuela in a few weeks, executive says - Reuters
Exxon to send team to Venezuela in a few weeks, executive says Reuters
March 3, 2026Venezuela fuel station operators declare emergency on minimal earnings-document, sources - Reuters
Venezuela fuel station operators declare emergency on minimal earnings-document, sources Reuters
February 26, 2026Eni can now receive oil from Venezuela as payment for gas, CEO says - Reuters
Eni can now receive oil from Venezuela as payment for gas, CEO says Reuters
February 26, 2026US threatens to cut off Swiss bank MBaer from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia, Venezuela ties - Reuters
US threatens to cut off Swiss bank MBaer from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia, Venezuela ties Reuters
February 26, 2026More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
February 22, 2026From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap
Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.
February 22, 2026Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law - Reuters
Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law Reuters
February 21, 2026Exclusive: Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts - Reuters
Exclusive: Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts Reuters
February 21, 2026Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
February 20, 2026US negotiating with India on Venezuelan oil sale, US envoy says - Reuters
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February 20, 2026What's the status of international oil companies in Venezuela? - Reuters
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February 19, 2026Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
February 16, 2026