Trump consulted Musk’s chatbot Grok before abducting Venezuela’s president: report President Trump has been clear in his enthusiasm for A.I., which he wants to rebrand “Super Intelligence” The Independent UK · Oct 2
Trump Spent Hours Consulting Grok on How Venezuelans Would React to Maduro's Capture Before US Invasion, Report Says Trump reportedly asked Grok how Venezuelans might react to Maduro's capture before the US operation, highlighting AI's growing role in government decisions. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
Did Trump order Maduro’s kidnapping based on Grok’s advice? The US president spent hours in the White House asking Musk’s AI chatbot questions, including how Venezuelans would react if the US captured Maduro, Time magazine reports. Euronews · Oct 2
Democrats to Trump: Show Us the Venezuela Oil Deal — or Face Subpoenas Five House Democrats demanded the Venezuela-NABEP oil deal's full contract on Sept. 30 after a classified briefing produced zero answers — and subpoenas may follow. Latin Times · Oct 1
‘It’s utter surrealism’: Venezuela’s Chavistas lament government’s embrace of Trump Diehard Hugo Chávez supporters struggle to comprehend ideological U-turn being executed by Delcy Rodríguez’s interim administration The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Venezuela's Rallies for Machado: What Protesters Demand, What the Government Says, What to Watch Rallies in Caracas and three other cities urged María Corina Machado's return and elections. What the protests mean for Venezuela's transition. Latin Times · Sep 28
Why Mexico and Brazil Are Both Refusing Trump's Military Playbook in South America Trump told the UN the U.S. will use force anywhere in Latin America. Here's how Mexico, Brazil and Cuba each responded — and who's not. Latin Times · Sep 27
Venezuela's Grid Keeps Failing. Here's Why Washington Can't Ignore It Anymore Venezuela's blackout protests spread to 11+ states this week, reigniting Washington's fight over TPS for Venezuelan migrants. Latin Times · Sep 27
How Trump could wrest Citgo from Elliott Management and hand it back to Venezuela The fate of Citgo may be decided by whether the Trump administration opts to hand it to Elliott or Venezuela. Fortune · Sep 27
The truth behind Donald Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ The US’s oil deal with Venezuela faces multiple legal and logistical problems, including questions about whether it can be implemented The Guardian - US · Sep 26
Why making Americans bet with cash could protect people from gambling problems Gambling has exploded in the United States. American casinos and sportsbooks earned US$79 billion in 2025, up nearly 20% from the $66.5 billion just two years earlier. That doesn’t include the enormous sums earned by prediction market companies, which are technically not considered gambling but instead help forecast future events. The Conversation · Sep 24
Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for 'readiness' to resume ties Venezuela's acting president has addressed the U.N. General Assembly for the first time since coming to power The Independent UK · Sep 23
Trump Got the Photo Op. The IMF, World Bank and IDB May Decide Venezuela's Comeback Trump and Delcy Rodríguez met at the UN with no deals disclosed. Her talks with the IMF, World Bank and IDB may shape Venezuela's recovery more. Latin Times · Sep 23
Delcy Rodríguez poses with Trump in New York as Maduro languishes in jail nearby Venezuela’s interim president hails ‘historic meeting’ and does not say whether she will visit snatched predecessor The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22 Trump calls on allies to enforce ‘complete economic isolation of Iran’ in UN speech US president threatens to ‘annihilate’ Tehran and dismisses threat from AI as a ‘hoax’ in bellicose address
Latin Times · Sep 22 Latin America Country-By-Country Speaker Schedule at UN General Assembly: Kast, Fujimori, Paz, Rodríguez Debut Trump meets Venezuela's Acting President for the first time in 11 years as Kast and Fujimori debut at the UN and Sheinbaum skips it. What to know.
Latin Times · Sep 21 Paraguay and Venezuela Talk Again After 20 Months — But Full Diplomatic Ties Remain Frozen Paraguay's Peña met Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas after 20 months of frozen ties. What was agreed, what wasn't, and the debt still unresolved.
Latin Times · Sep 21 Delcy Rodríguez Arrives in U.S. Vowing to 'Bring Venezuela's Voice' to UN "We arrive in New York with the determination and hope of a people who believe in dialogue and unity among nations," Rodríguez added after landing in the Big Apple
Latin Times · Sep 21 María Corina Machado Announces Venezuela Return and Nationwide Push for Presidential Election Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is preparing to return to her country, revive her political movement and press for a new presidential election, even as the Trump administration strengthens its support for interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
Latin Times · Sep 21 Sheinbaum Keeps Federal Forces in Sinaloa With No Withdrawal Date Amid Trump Pressure Sheinbaum vows no troop pullback in Sinaloa as Trump floats cartel strikes — here's what it means for the state and its diaspora.
Latin Times · Sep 20 Reaper Drones Head to Latin America: What the Shift Reveals About Washington's New Priorities The Pentagon is moving most of its Reaper drones from Africa to South America amid a counternarcotics push in Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.
Latin Times · Sep 19 Venezuela's Gold Is Finally Moving. Just Not to Caracas — And Not Into Anyone's Hands Yet. Venezuela and the opposition are close to moving $4 billion in gold from London to New York. What the deal would allow — and still block.
Reason · Sep 16 Biden Pardoned Maduro's Fixer. He Just Pleaded Guilty to New Charges and Agreed To Forfeit $195 Million. Alex Saab admitted to profiting from food and medicine contracts and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
Latin Times · Sep 16 UN Warns Abuses Continue In Venezuela After Maduro's Departure As Rights Abuses Remain A Serious Concern! A new UN report finds Venezuela eased repression after Maduro's capture but left torture, armed militias and 19 flagged officials in place.
Euronews · Sep 16 Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court As part of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to cooperate with ongoing federal investigations in the United States and to hand over 195 million dollars (some €168.9 million) derived from the corruption scheme.