Articles tagged with "Venezuela"

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Police and volunteers search for people in a damaged building following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, some 30km north-west of Caracas, early on June 25, 2026.

Pakistan president, PM express condolences to Venezuela after deadly earthquake

Pakistani leadership expresses hope that the Venezuelan people would overcome the tragedy with courage and determination and that ongoing relief and rescue efforts would provide timely assistance to those in need.

June 25, 2026

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic

It was unknown if there were fatalities, but some buildings collapsed and roofs crumbled, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said.

June 25, 2026

Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state

The post -- published while Trump was en route to China for a high-stakes summit -- comes a day after Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, said her country had "never" considered becoming the 51st state, even after US forces captured deposed leader Nicolas Maduro in January.

May 13, 2026

First US-Venezuela direct flight in seven years leaves Miami

The first direct flight from the United States to Venezuela in seven years departed for Caracas on Thursday from Miami, an AFP reporter at the airport said.

April 30, 2026

US forces board tanker in Indian Ocean after Venezuela blockade evasion

US forces boarded the Panama-flagged tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, accusing it of violating sanctions on Venezuelan and Iranian oil, the Department of War said in a statement on X.

February 16, 2026

New head of US mission in Venezuela arrives as ties warm

Laura Dogu arrives in Caracas. Venezuela’s foreign minister welcomed her as both countries work to restore ties and reopen the US embassy after Maduro’s ouster.

February 1, 2026

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 28, 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

Machado says Venezuela beginning 'transition' to democracy

Venezuelan opposition leader says Venezuela is “going to be free,” will be achieved with the “support of the people of the United States and the president, Donald Trump.”

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