The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Venezuela's National Assembly president, Jorge Rodríguez, announced that the government has begun releasing a "significant number" of political prisoners.

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman supported the war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela after previously signaling he could oppose it.

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Venezuela plans to release a "significant number" of prisoners, both Venezuelan and foreign, according to the head of the national assembly

Trump over the weekend claimed that Colombia was governed by "a sick man" and suggested he would be in favor of carrying out an operation similar to the one that ousted Maduro

Lloyd’s List analysis suggests 40 suspicious vessels joined Russian registry last year, with 17 reflagged last month

Five GOP senators break ranks to pass War Powers resolution as Democrats fall into line

Trump said the U.S. expects to maintain direct oversight of Venezuela for an extended period, signaling that Washington's role in running the country and managing its oil resources will last "much longer" than a year.

A geopolitical dispute involving the U.S. has dominated world headlines.

An almost admiring feeling pervaded the early coverage – and not just among right-leaning outlets

The dramatic seizure of the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera/Bella 1 in the north Atlantic, carried out by the US coastguard with British support, underscores the collision between maritime law and power politics.