Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan Protesters Clash With Police as Repression Persists Under US-Backed Leadership: 'They Showed Their True Face'
Demonstrators attempted to march toward the Miraflores presidential palace but were blocked by police units using barriers, riot gear and, in some cases, tear gas
A Hugo Chávez Loyalist Co-Producer on Melania Trump's Documentary: Who is Max Sánchez Arbeláiz
A former Chávez insider who once moved through the upper ranks of Venezuelan diplomacy has resurfaced in a highly unlikely place, as a co-producer on Melania, the glossy Amazon-backed documentary built around first lady Melania Trump.
Maduro's Defense Suffers New Setback as Judge Bars Sharing Evidence With Co-Defendants Still Free in Venezuela
A federal judge in New York has denied a request by attorneys for Nicolás Maduro Moros and Cilia Flores de Maduro to share discovery material with other co-defendants who have not yet been arrested, handing U.S. prosecutors a procedural win in one of the most closely watched criminal cases involving Venezuela's former ruling circle.
Rapper 6ix9ine Leaves Jail, Flaunts SpongeBob Plush Signed by Nicolás Maduro
Raper 6ix9ine is out of federal custody again, and in true Tekashi fashion, his return to freedom came with a headline few could have predicted. Within minutes of his release Friday, the controversial artist showed off a SpongeBob SquarePants plush toy he claims was autographed behind bars by Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez: What It Means for Washington, Caracas and Oil
The United States has removed Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez from its sanctions blacklist, marking a dramatic shift in relations between Washington and Caracas, but what does it mean in practical terms?
Rubio Points to Free Elections as End Goal for Venezuela Amid Renewed Calls for Patience: 'That Point Has to Come'
The Secretary of State said the country is now in a recovery phase, pointing to domestic economic improvements and benefits for the United States through oil exports
Prosecutors Allege Former Venezuelan First Lady Built Family-Run Network That Gave Relatives Control of Drug Routes
Prosecutors allege that Cilia Flores, the former Venezuelan first lady, built a family-run network that granted relatives control over drug routes, state contracts and key government positions.
Maduro's Lawyer Rejects Reporting About Him Having Anxiety Issues In Prison: 'Wouldn't Give It Much Credibility'
The lawyer of Venezuela's former authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, rejected reporting about him having anxiety issues while in prison following his capture at the hands of U.S. forces in January.
Trump Says Maduro Faces 'Fair Trial' but Hints at Expanding Case Since Current One Covers 'A Fraction of the Kind of Things That He's Done'
President Donald Trump said the United States may bring additional legal cases against Nicolás Maduro, suggesting the charges he currently faces represent only part of his alleged conduct.
Marco Rubio Testifies He Was Targeted in Alleged Assassination Plot by Top Venezuelan Official Cabello
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in federal court that he was alerted in 2017 about an alleged assassination plot against him ordered by Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello
Judge Rejects Tossing Out Maduro's Case In New York Due To Inability To Use State Funds To Pay For His Defense: Report
The judge in charge of the case against Venezuela's former authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro rejected on Thursday tossing out his case, according to a new report.
Venezuela's Maduro Held in 'Jail Inside a Jail' In Brooklyn Detention Center Over Security Concerns
Nicolás Maduro appeared in federal court in Manhattan on Thursday as new details emerged about his detention under strict isolation measures in a high-security unit in Brooklyn nearly three months after U.S. forces brought him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.
Marco Rubio Says He 'Would've Been Shocked' to Know Friend and Former Lawmaker Was Lobbying for Maduro
Rivera argues the aim was to attract investment to Venezuela's energy sector and that his interactions with Rubio were consistent with efforts to remove Maduro
Former Florida Congressman Accused of Secretly Lobbying For Maduro's Regime
David Rivera's defense says he was pursuing legitimate business interests and advocating for political change in Venezuela, not secretly lobbying for Maduro's government.
Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Allegedly Hired Former US Lawmaker in $50M Bid to Influence Trump White House
Prosecutors allege that Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez authorized a $50 million contract to hire former U.S. congressman David Rivera to lobby the Trump administration as a federal trial examining the alleged influence campaign began Monday in Miami.
DEA Finds Maduro Helped Iran Move Funds Through Venezuela to Bypass U.S. Sanctions: Report
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) report alleges that Nicolás Maduro helped Iran move funds through Venezuela using a network designed to evade international sanctions, while also expanding military and logistical cooperation between the two governments.
UN Warns Of 'Continued Torture and Mistreatment of Detainees' in Venezuela Even Despite Maduro's Capture
The United Nations' top human rights official has warned that reports of torture and abuse in Venezuelan detention centers persist even after the January capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces
Maduro Seeks To Have U.S. Trial Tossed Out Due To Not Being Allowed To Use State Funds To Pay For His Defense
The defense team of Venezuela's former authoritarian president, Nicolas Maduro, requested for the trial against him be tossed out due to not being able to use state funds to pay for the legal team he and his wife want to hire.
Venezuela Used $64 Billion in Oil Wealth to Build Cuban-Led Repressive Security Apparatus, Report Says
Venezuela transferred an estimated $64 billion in oil wealth to Cuba over two decades, helping build a Cuban-led intelligence and security apparatus tied to political repression and social control, according to a new report.
Venezuela's Maduro Should Not Be Allowed To Use State Funds To Pay For His Defense, U.S. Prosecutors Claim
Venezuela's former authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro should not be able to use state funds to pay for his legal defense in the U.S., prosecutors said.
Former Chevron Executive Reportedly Warned CIA That Forceful Regime Change In Venezuela Could Result in 'Another Iraq'
Ali Moshiri, a longtime Chevron executive who oversaw the company's operations in Venezuela, warned the CIA that attempting to replace the country's leadership with the democratic opposition could produce instability similar to the aftermath of the Iraq war, according to a new report.
Maduro Regime Unlawfully Sent Tons Of Gold To Turkey, Iran, Russia Over The Years: Report
Venezuela's gold reserves plummeted over the past years, now standing at barely 53 despite continued mining in the country's mineral-rich region, according to a new report.
U.N. Says Venezuela's 'Repressive State' Remains Intact Despite Ouster Of Maduro
A United Nations fact-finding mission said Venezuela's "repressive state" remains largely intact following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces earlier this year.
Nicolas Maduro Reportedly Calls For Help From Tiny Cell In New York City: 'Tell My Country We're Being Mistreated Here'
Venezuela's former authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro complains about being mistreated from his small cell in the New York City prison he's being held in since his capture in January, according to a new report.
American Freed From Venezuelan Prison Recounts Ordeal After Being Beaten And Accused Of Being a Spy: 'I Thought This Is It'
A 28-year-old American who was detained in Venezuela after crossing the border from Brazil in December said he was beaten, denied food and water, and held in restraints before being taken to a prison.
Trump Calls Operation That Changed Venezuela's Leadership 'The Perfect Scenario' For Iran's Future
President Donald Trump said the U.S. military could sustain its assault on Iran for "four to five weeks" if necessary and described the post-Maduro transition in Venezuela as "the perfect scenario" for what could follow in Tehran.
This Is the Top Venezuelan Official at the Top of the U.S. Most Wanted List After El Mencho's Death
Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's interior minister and a senior ruling-party figure, is now the highest-priority target on the U.S. reward list following the recent death of Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."
Exodus Of Cuban Forces Reshapes Venezuela's Military Balance After Maduro's Capture: 'Their Word Was the Final Authority'
Analysts caution that while the visible Cuban presence is shrinking, the network is unlikely to disappear entirely: "this is not the end of Cuban influence"
Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez For Now Managing To Walk Fine Line Between Demands From U.S. and Regime Loyalists
Experts say interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez is navigating U.S. pressure while maintaining support from Maduro loyalists and the military after Maduro's capture.
Rep. Carlos Giménez Says He 'Doesn't Understand Why We Haven't Arrested' Top Venezuelan Official Diosdado Cabello
Rep. Carlos Giménez said he believes Venezuelan top official Diosdado Cabello should face prosecution in the United States in the same way former authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro did, and questioned why U.S. authorities have not acted yet.