The Latest Breaking News from Nicolas Maduro

They are proposing a more pragmatic approach involving allowing more oil exports in exchange for Venezuela reducing outward migration and taking in deportees

Uruguay's cult ex-president Jose Mujica -- a leftist icon for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies -- warned in an AFP interview against growing authoritarianism in Latin America and the "madness" of Javier Milei's rise to power in neighboring Argentina.

The United States said Tuesday it recognizes opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as president-elect of Venezuela -- the first time it called him that -- four months after a disputed election in which incumbent Nicolas Maduro claimed victory amid accusations of fraud.

Gov. Abbott's executive orders impose strict sanctions aimed at preventing espionage and infiltration from several countries labeled as "foreign adversaries."

Maria Corina Machado also urged Trump to reverse sanction relief introduced under President Biden and pursue new measures

The G20 summit will be a diplomatic test for veteran President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who has boosted Brazil's global standing since returning to power but drawn fire for his positions on Ukraine and Gaza.

Venezuelan authorities will free 225 people this weekend who were detained in protests against the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro in July, a source in the prosecutor's office told AFP Saturday.

Dozens released after Venezuela post-election protests; fatalities reported; ongoing political turmoil.

A Venezuelan opposition activist who was arrested during a post-election crackdown died Thursday in custody, his party said.