The U.S. just seized 1,000 kilos of Venezuelan gold — and the deal comes with a twist This is not an everyday trade agreement. We Got This Covered · Mar 5
'Have to be involved in appointment of next Iranian leader': Trump calls Khamenei's son Mojtaba 'unacceptable', 'lightweight' President Trump declared he will personally select Iran's next leader, deeming Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, "unacceptable." Trump stated he must be involved in the appointment, comparing it to Venezuela, to ensure a leader who brings peace, not war. This comes amid a US military campaign targeting Iran's capabilities, not regime… The Times of India · Mar 5
Exclusive: Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader "Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran." Axios · Mar 5
Venezuela to sell up to 1,000 kg of gold to US markets in new deal: Report Venezuela's Minerven has signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Trafigura to sell 650-1,000 kg of gold dore bars to the US. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum facilitated the deal, which involves gold being sent to US refineries. This marks a significant tightening of commercial ties between the US and Venezuela. The Times of India · Mar 5
Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal The arrangement shows the tightening commercial bounds between Venezuela and the U.S. Axios · Mar 5
Justice Department Reportedly Preparing Criminal Indictment Against Venezuela's Interim Leader Delcy Rodriguez The Department of Justice is preparing a criminal indictment against Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 3
Fox News Host Claims Each Time Trump Says He's 'Cozy' With Venezuela's Rodríguez 'He Drops Five Points in South Florida' Rachel Campos-Duffy publicly criticized the Trump administration's engagement with Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, arguing that cooperation with her risks both U.S. political support and democratic progress in Venezuela. Latin Times · Mar 1
Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro says the United States is blocking funding for the cost of defending himself against drug trafficking charges The Independent UK · Feb 26
'The regime has to go': Rubio in secret talks with Cuba’s Raul Guillermo Rodriguez, grandson of Castro Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in secret discussions with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Cuba's leader, bypassing official channels. These talks focused on Cuba's future amid unprecedented US pressure, with the administration viewing the younger Castro as a key figure for potential rapprochement. The Times of India · Feb 18
Exclusive: Rubio's secret squeeze on Raul Castro's Cuba The talks show that the Trump administration sees 94-year-old revolutionary Raul Castro as the communist island's true decision-maker. Axios · Feb 18
‘Very good relationship’: Donald Trump to visit Venezuela as US recognises interim government President Trump announced plans for a visit to Venezuela, stating the US has a "very good relationship" with the country's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez. This comes as the administration eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, authorizing transactions for major energy companies and sending medical supplies to aid the nation's recovery. The Times of India · Feb 14
Rubio leaves door open to more military action in Venezuela Rubio left open possibility that the administration could use military force if Venezuela’s interim president doesn’t cooperate with the U.S. Roll Call · Jan 28
U.S. Intelligence Casts Doubt On Whether Venezuela's Interim Leader Is Willing To Cut Ties With Global Foes U.S. intelligence reports have cast doubt about whether Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez is willing to cave to a key U.S. demand: cutting ties with Washington's largest foes on the global stage. Latin Times · Jan 28
Marco Rubio Says Trump Admin Is Ready To Use Force To 'Ensure Maximum Cooperation' From Regime In Venezuela Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to say that the Trump administration is ready to "use force" to ensure that Venezuela's interim regime cooperates with its intent to oversee the country's oil industry. Latin Times · Jan 28
Latin Times · Jan 26 Venezuelan Leader Rejects Report Claiming She Pledged To Cooperate With Trump Before Maduro Was Captured: 'Fake' The Venezuelan regime rejected a recent report claiming that interim president Delcy Rodriguez and her brother Jorge pledged to cooperate with the Trump administration before U.S. troops executed the operation that captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.
Latin Times · Jan 26 Venezuela's Interim Leader Calls On U.S. To Stop Interfering In Its Internal Affairs: 'Enough With The Orders' Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez called on the U.S. to stop interfering in its internal affairs. "Enough with the orders," she said during a public appearance during the weekend.
Latin Times · Jan 26 Russian official claims Venezuelan Forces Fired Two Shots Against U.S. Forces Maduro Raid But Failed Due To Lack Of Preparation Russia's ambassador to Venezuela said the country's forces fired two shots against U.S. forces during the raid that captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro but failed due to lack of preparation.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Venezuela’s acting leader says she has ‘had enough’ of US orders in shot at Trump The US president said that Rodriguez would be carrying out Washington’s demands after the capture of Nicolas Maduro
Latin Times · Jan 26 Russia Says It 'Knows The Names Of Those Who 'Betrayed' Maduro And Allowed His Capture By U.S. Forces Russia's ambassador to Venezuela said the country knows the names of those who "betrayed" Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.
Latin Times · Jan 25 Former Venezuelan General Says Delcy Rodríguez and Brother Have Consolidated Power as 'True Architects of the Dictatorial Regime' A retired Venezuelan general serving a prison sentence in the United States says interim leader Delcy Rodríguez and her brother, Jorge Rodríguez, consolidated power inside Venezuela years before the capture of Nicolás Maduro, acting as what he called "the true architects of the Venezuelan dictatorial regime."
Texas Observer · Jan 23 Trump’s Plan for Venezuelan Oil Raises Prospects of Paramilitary Violence Latin America has lots of experience with private military contractors protecting foreign companies in lawless conflict zones. It seldom goes well.
Latin Times · Jan 22 Venezuela's Interim President Reportedly Pledged To Cooperate With The U.S. And Said She Would Welcome Maduro's Departure Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez and her brother Jorge secretly pledged to work with the U.S. if Nicolas Maduro was removed, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Jan 21 Venezuela's Interim Leader Taps U.S.-Trained Economist to Lure Foreign Oil Investment Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has appointed a U.S.-trained economist to lead the country's main investment agency, a move widely seen as an attempt to attract foreign investment to the oil industry.
Latin Times · Jan 19 Mike Pence Says Interim Regime Leader Rodriguez Is 'Not The Right Leader' For Venezuela: 'Move Forward As Quickly As Possible' Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said he doesn't believe interim regime leader Delcy Rodriguez is "not the right leader" for Venezuela following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.
Latin Times · Jan 18 Venezuela's Interim Leader Defends Right to Diplomatic Ties With 'China, Russia, Iran and Cuba' Despite U.S. Pressure Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, said that her government would maintain diplomatic relations with China, Russia, Iran and Cuba despite mounting pressure from Washington to sever those ties as a condition for expanded oil production and sales.