Venezuela

Venezuela remains unstable after Maduro’s January 2026 capture. Acting president Delcy Rodríguez governs under a state of external commotion as unrest, armed colectivos, and political repression continue. Limited prisoner releases, military influence, and UN concerns over rights violations deepen uncertainty.

Venezuela announces release of 300 prisoners this week

Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced Tuesday that 300 prisoners will be released between Monday and Friday of this week. The group includes three police officers detained since 2003, inmates with medical conditions, and prisoners over 70 years old, according to Rodriguez

By Diego Martinez

/ 20 May 2026

Venezuela announces release of 300 prisoners this week

Venezuela's interim president arrives at ICJ for Essequibo territorial hearing

Delcy Rodríguez represents Venezuela in oil-rich border dispute with Guyana, first trip outside Caribbean since Maduro's capture

By Alex Thompson

/ 10 May 2026

Venezuela's interim president arrives at ICJ for Essequibo territorial hearing

U.S. modifies sanctions to allow Maduro legal defense payments

Treasury Department reverses position after federal judge emphasizes constitutional right to counsel

By Alex Thompson

/ 25 Apr 2026

U.S. modifies sanctions to allow Maduro legal defense payments

Rubio says Venezuela requires transition phase before elections

Secretary of State emphasizes patience as interim government operates under U.S. oversight following Maduro capture

By Diego Martinez

/ 1 Apr 2026

Rubio says Venezuela requires transition phase before elections

Maduro challenges U.S. sanctions blocking legal defense payment in Manhattan court

Defense attorney argues OFAC restrictions violate Sixth Amendment right to counsel in second hearing today

By Alex Thompson

/ 26 Mar 2026

Maduro challenges U.S. sanctions blocking legal defense payment in Manhattan court

Cuba experiences third nationwide blackout in two months

Island plunged into darkness as Nuevitas power plant failure follows U.S. oil embargo's three-month mark

By Diego Martinez

/ 22 Mar 2026

Cuba experiences third nationwide blackout in two months

Venezuela dismisses defense minister after 11 years in major military shake-up

Acting President Rodriguez replaces Vladimir Padrino Lopez with intelligence chief Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez

By Alex Thompson

/ 18 Mar 2026

Venezuela dismisses defense minister after 11 years in major military shake-up

Trump administration prepares criminal indictment against Venezuela's Rodriguez

Draft charges for corruption and money laundering mark sharp escalation despite president's recent public praise

By Diego Martinez

/ 4 Mar 2026

Trump administration prepares criminal indictment against Venezuela's Rodriguez

U.S. blocks Venezuela from funding Maduro's legal defense in drug case

Federal sanctions office revoked payment authorization hours after granting it, raising constitutional questions about detained leader's right to counsel

By Alex Thompson

/ 26 Feb 2026

U.S. blocks Venezuela from funding Maduro's legal defense in drug case

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approves broad amnesty law for political prisoners

Unanimous vote offers potential freedom for hundreds, but key exclusion clause raises questions about opposition leaders' fate

By Diego Martinez

/ 20 Feb 2026

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approves broad amnesty law for political prisoners

Venezuela's amnesty law excludes Machado from political return

Ruling party uses reconciliation talks to cement opposition leader's electoral ban and exile

By Diego Martinez

/ 17 Feb 2026

Venezuela's amnesty law excludes Machado from political return

Venezuela's interim leader accepts U.S. invitation as energy secretary visits Caracas

Wright's trip signals consolidation of Washington's influence over oil sector following Maduro's capture

By Diego Martinez

/ 12 Feb 2026

Venezuela's interim leader accepts U.S. invitation as energy secretary visits Caracas