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Former Venezuela spy chief pleads not guilty to US drug charges

Plea comes after Hugo Carvajal was extradited from Spain to US to face charges he coordinated drug trafficking.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023

Venezuelans seek to get permanent residency through new bill; experts say it needs work

Nearly 100 Venezuelans at a roundtable this week showed support for passing the Venezuelan Adjustment Act, legislation that would grant Venezuelans a pathway to permanent residency, but the bill needs work, according to experts.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 14, 2023

‘All bets are off’: An uncertain future after Wagner mutiny

Speculation abounds on social media, but experts warn against drawing conclusions on the fate of the Wagner Group.

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2023

New era in Brazil-Venezuela ties: Lula welcomes back Nicolas Maduro on diplomatic stage

For the first time in nine years, leaders from the regional bloc formerly known as the Union of South American Nations have convened this week in Brazil. The gathering of these 11 countries has demonstrated a renewed spirit of cooperation. A notable highlight is Brazilian President Lula da Silva's meeting…

France 24 · Jun 1, 2023

Lula's call for South American unity faces opposing views on Venezuela

Divergent views on Venezuela surfaced during a South American leaders' summit on Tuesday hosted by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as part of his efforts to unite the region's development and give it a stronger voice internationally.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

Maduro and Lula hit out at US sanctions on Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Brazilian leader Luis Inacio Lula de Silva on Monday assailed U.S. sanctions against Venezuela and Maduro said he hopes a regional South American summit in Brasilia will call for their removal.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

US tells UN it will shield Venezuela humanitarian fund from creditors -sources

The U.S. has assured the United Nations that it will shield a proposed UN-administered Venezuela humanitarian fund from creditors, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, removing a key obstacle to getting the money flowing.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Venezuela’s Opposition Square Off For Chance To Face President Maduro In 2024

Venezuela's presidential elections in 2024

Zenger · May 18, 2023

Inside Venezuela’s oil corruption scandal

Dozens of business figures and politicians have been arrested so far this year in a £17bn corruption scandal that has rocked Venezuela and its state-run oil company.

The Week · May 16, 2023

Venezuela Oil Corruption Massive Scandal Prompts Rare Resignation Of Oil Minister

Due to a widespread corruption scandal involving the national oil corporation, Venezuela's former oil minister resigns.

Zenger · May 3, 2023