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There are many reasons to be skeptical of the Trump administration’s announcement that the U.S. will develop Venezuelan oil.

A woman screams during a government-organized event to watch former President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores appear in a New York court …

President Trump signs a proclamation committing to countering cartel criminal activity at the Shield of the Americas Summit. Rebecca Blackwell/AP hide caption toggle caption …

This handout picture released by the Venezuelan Presidency press office shows former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (left), Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez …

Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Thousands of people marched through Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, …

A human rights lawyer and a communications student are among those freed, Caracas-based Foro Penal says. Published On 26 Jan 202626 Jan 2026 Click …

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks alongside Republican Conference Chair Representative Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., during …

El barco petrolero “Minerva Astra” se encuentra cerca de Maracaibo, Venezuela. Matias Delacroix/AFP Tvia Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matias Delacroix/AFP Tvia Getty …

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, US president says he will control oil sales, proceeds, as Venezuela’s Rodriguez pledges no ‘foreign agent’ is in charge. Published On …