Articles tagged with "Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro"
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela minerals sector, including gold
Washington is eager for US firms to move into Venezuela since its forces captured president Nicolas Maduro in January, and is pushing to restore diplomatic and trade ties under interim leader Delcy Rodriguez.
March 28, 2026
How Cuba was blindsided by the operation to capture Maduro
US forces captured Nicolas Maduro in a surprise operation that killed Cuban and Venezuelan guards. Experts say Cuban intelligence failed to anticipate the attack, underestimated US intentions, and was outmatched by secrecy, technology, and insider information.
January 10, 2026
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US seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic
US officials say the tanker is part of a 'shadow fleet' that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US sanctions.
January 7, 2026
European leaders rally behind Denmark after Trump claims on Greenland
A group of European leaders underlined their support for Denmark after US President Donald Trump again voiced designs on its autonomous Arctic territory of Greenland
January 6, 2026
Trump eyes US oil giants to run Venezuela after Maduro
Trump tasked ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips with fixing U.S. infrastructure and boosting profits, though they haven't discussed Maduro's ouster with his administration.
January 6, 2026
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UN chief urges 'respect' for sovereignty at Venezuela emergency meeting
Some Security Council members, including Venezuelan allies Russia and China, demand Maduro's release.
January 6, 2026
Deposed Venezuelan leader pleads not guilty in US court
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism in a New York court, two days after being snatched by US forces in a stunning raid on his home in Caracas
January 5, 2026
Rubio signals tougher Venezuela policy, warns rivals over oil control
Says the US targets drug networks, detains Maduro, pressures Venezuela, blocks rivals from its oil, and warns Cuba and interim leaders against defiance.
January 4, 2026
China, Russia call on US to 'immediately release' Venezuela's Maduro
'China calls on the US to ensure the personal safety of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, release them at once, stop toppling the government of Venezuela,' the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement, calling the strike a 'clear violation of international law'; Russia condemned the US intervention,saying it 'strongly urge[s] the US leadership to reconsider their position and release the legitimately elected president of a sovereign country and his spouse.'
January 4, 2026