Articles tagged with "Nicolas Maduro"

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Rubio expects US diplomatic presence to return in Venezuela soon

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US expects to reopen a diplomatic presence in Venezuela soon after Maduro’s ouster, appointing Laura Dogu to lead efforts and restore engagement with authorities, civil society and opposition.

January 30, 2026

Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro ally

Change comes amid pressure from Washington following the Jan. 3 US military raid that ousted Maduro; Saab, released in 2023 as part of a prisoner exchange with the US, was appointed to office in 2024 by Maduro.

January 17, 2026

President Donald Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the Oval Office on January 15, 2026, where she presents him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal.

Trump 'presented' Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she 'presented' her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, adding he 'deserves' it.

January 16, 2026

Trump says Venezuela airspace should be considered 'closed in its entirety'

Washington escalated tensions with Venezuela as President Trump warned airspace was closed and deployed major military assets, citing anti-drug efforts. Airstrikes, airline suspensions, and Caracas’ retaliatory bans fueled the standoff, despite reports of a recent Trump–Maduro phone call.

November 29, 2025

US conducts second strike on Venezuelan vessel, Maduro vows defense

Caracas vowed to defend itself against what it calls U.S. aggression.

September 16, 2025