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U.S. says it is not inviting Venezuelan, Nicaraguan governments to Americas summit

The Biden administration has not invited the governments of Venezuela and Nicaragua to the U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas next month, a State Department official said on Thursday, amid the threat of an embarrassing boycott by some regional leaders.

Reuters

Colombia FARC dissident leader Gentil Duarte presumed killed in Venezuela - Colombia Defense Minister

Miguel Botache Santillana, better known as Gentil Duarte, who leads one faction of former FARC rebels who remained armed after a peace deal with Colombia's government, is presumed killed in Venezuela, Colombia's Defense Minister Diego Molano told journalists on Wednesday.

Reuters

Venezuela opposes Norway as facilitator for political talks with opposition

The Venezuelan government is unwilling to resume negotiations with the country's opposition on issues such as free elections and lifting economic sanctions if Norway acts as facilitator as it did last year at talks in Mexico, four sources close to the process told Reuters.

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On Venezuelan roads, old cars prevail, break down everywhere

Venezuela's auto mechanics are increasingly busy these days, trying to coax a little more life out of aging vehicles

The Independent UK

Fabiola Santiago: Biden abandons Florida Dems in tough races to run a fool’s errand in Cuba, Venezuela

Who benefits from President Joe Biden’s sudden U.S. opening to repressive communist Cuba? Not American democracy — and not Florida, where the move almost feels like a betrayal by Biden and his administration.

Miami Herald

Summit of the Americas invites are out, but no final decision on excluding Cuba, White House says

In a signal that it might backtrack on statements about excluding authoritarian governments from the upcoming Summit of the Americas, the Biden administration is considering inviting a representative of the Cuban government after Mexico and other countries threatened to boycott the gathering of leaders around the hemisphere.

Miami Herald

Summit of America invites are out, but no final decision on excluding Cuba, White House says

In a signal that it might backtrack on statements about excluding undemocratic governments from the upcoming Summit of the Americas, the Biden administration is considering inviting a representative of the Cuban government after Mexico and other countries threatened to boycott the gathering of leaders around the hemisphere.

Miami Herald

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Maduro glimpses political lifeline as US rethinks Venezuela policy

Putin’s war on Ukraine and political deadlock in Caracas have combined to herald a new dawn in US-Venezuela ties

The Guardian - US

U.S. adviser tries to talk Mexican president out of skipping Summit of the Americas

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador threatened to skip this year's summit in the United States if Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua are excluded.

WEKU

Chevron Allowed To Maintain Venezuela Operations, But Denied Drilling: WSJ

The U.S. extended a limited license held by Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), allowing it to maintain its operations in Venezuela and negotiate future business.

Benzinga

Biden will ease sanctions on Venezuela for Maduro commitment to dialogue with Guaidó

MIAMI — The Biden administration will ease sanctions on President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a commitment from the government to dialogue in Mexico City with Venezuela’s opposition movement, sources familiar with the matter told McClatchy and the Miami Herald, marking a turning point in Washington’s pressure campaign…

Miami Herald

Venezuela hopes "all sanctions" will be lifted by Washington -VP

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday said her government hopes the United States' decision to ease some sanctions, as a key political dialogue is set to resume soon, will pave the way for a total lifting of restrictions on the country.

Reuters

US to ease a few economic sanctions against Venezuela

The United States government is moving to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela in a gesture meant to encourage resumed negotiations between the U.S.-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás Maduro

The Independent UK

U.S. to ease some economic sanctions on Venezuela

Senior administration officials said they are doing this at the request of the Venezuelan interim government.

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The Independent UK

Venezuela opposition faction to hold presidential primaries

The Venezuelan opposition faction backed by the United States says it plans to hold a primary contest next year to choose a presidential candidate for the planned 2024 election

Reuters

U.S. charges Venezuelan doctor with selling ransomware used by Iranian group

A Venezuelan cardiologist who taught himself computer programming sold software that was used by an Iranian hacking group to attack Israeli companies, U.S. prosecutors said on Monday in bringing criminal charges against him.

Daily Mirror

Inside the world’s most violent prison - where inmates are beheaded in horrid massacres

The Maracaibo National Prison, also known as Sabaneta Prison in Venezuela, has been closed for more than a decade but plans to convert it into a museum have brought with it gruesome tales

The Independent UK

Venezuela plans stock sale of state-owned companies

In a break from its socialist model, Venezuela’s government plans to open for private investment a number of state-owned companies in vital sectors as it seeks to address a need for capital for severely underinvested businesses

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The Guardian - UK

West must not lift sanctions on Maduro, says Venezuelan opposition

Helping president would hand victory to autocratic alliance led by Russia, warns deputy foreign minister

Miami Herald

Ex-Venezuelan treasurer, accused of hiding millions in Miami, is extradited to Florida

MIAMI — A former Venezuelan national treasurer was extradited from Spain to Florida on Thursday night to face charges of accepting millions in bribes from a billionaire businessman who paid her and her husband through Miami bank accounts so the tycoon could make a fortune off the Venezuelan government’s lucrative…

The Independent UK

Hugo Chavez's ex-nurse-turned treasurer extradited to US

A Venezuelan woman who was the late President Hugo Chávez’s nurse and later the nation’s treasurer has been extradited from Spain to the U.S. to face money-laundering charges

Reuters

Late Venezuelan leader Chavez' aide extradited to US by Spain

Spain's High Court said on Friday it had extradited to the United States a Venezuelan woman who was a member of late President Hugo Chavez's inner circle, on charges of money laundering and belonging to a criminal group.

Reuters

Old gas canisters fuel deadly blasts in Venezuela homes

Venezuelan housewife Leoana Maricuto was cooking in the kitchen with her husband and their 3-year-old son last week when a gas canister exploded, engulfing her in flames.

Daily Mirror

Paris Fury enjoys fun day trip with daughter Venezuela after taking her out of school

Paris and Tyson Fury made the decision to take their daughter Venezuela, 12, out of school after she finished Primary school. The parents say that they plan on raising their children 'the traveller way', but insist that she will have a tutor and be home schooled

Miami Herald

Threats of boycott cast a shadow over Biden’s Summit of the Americas

The White House has not made a final decision on which countries will be invited to the forthcoming Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, following warnings by Mexico’s president that he would skip the regional gathering next month if the authoritarian leaders of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua are excluded.

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