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Trump Pushes U.S.–Venezuela Dialogue Via Maduro Loyalist Ahead of Machado Talk

President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, praising her and signaling a growing U.S.–Venezuela partnership focused on stabilizing the country. The call, following a U.S. raid to capture Nicolás Maduro, covered oil, minerals, trade, and national security. Rodríguez called the conversation long and courteous, and Trump said they’re making tremendous progress. Trump is due to meet opposition leader María Corina Machado the next day; U.S. officials view Rodríguez as a potential protector of future American energy investments, while Machado’s reception among Venezuelans remains uncertain.

world1 day ago

Four Americans Freed as Venezuela's Interim Government Advances Amnesty Drive

The interim Venezuelan government freed at least four Americans who were imprisoned there, marking the first confirmed U.S. detainee releases since Nicolás Maduro’s ouster. The move comes as the interim authorities, led by Delcy Rodríguez, have begun releasing political prisoners and are supported by a State Department team. Bloomberg first reported the release, and the Trump administration has urged the release of all political prisoners. While this is a notable step, rights groups say hundreds remain arbitrarily detained, with as many as 56 released among more than 800 such cases as of recently.

world1 day ago

Trump to Host Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado at White House

President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, at the White House as the U.S. backs interim president Delcy Rodríguez after Maduro’s ouster; Machado says she wants to thank Trump and even hand him the Nobel Prize, though the Nobel Committee notes the prize isn’t transferable. The administration has supported Rodríguez, who says no external actor governs Venezuela, while Machado argues Rodríguez lacks legitimacy and should not lead the country.

world10 days ago

Venezuela's Political Turmoil Deepens Amid International Tensions

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez, following Nicolás Maduro's capture, has offered to collaborate with the US, signaling a potential shift in relations, though she maintains Maduro's legitimacy and has not committed to cooperation. Her rise to power was backed by the military and court orders, and her tone has varied from confrontational to conciliatory, amid ongoing political uncertainty.