One of Venezuela's oldest illegal mining groups has reportedly used ties to Nicolás Maduro's administration to eliminate rivals and strengthen its influence

Back in August, Trump suggested that Caracas is safer because "they've taken their criminal elements" and "moved them into the United States"

Javier Milei and Maduro are regional foes and have traded public barbs over the past months

The warrant was issued over the "theft" of a Venezuelan plane seized in Buenos Aires for alleged sanctions violations. But it is only symbolic as Milei is unlikely to set foot in this country, where the warrant applies.

The reward would be paid out by the federal government using seized assets already being withheld from Maduro

In the letter, dated September 7 and addressed to National Assembly leader Jorge Rodriguez, Gonzalez Urrutia said "I respect" the regime-aligned CNE electoral council's proclamation of Maduro as the winner of the July 28 vote.

The government in Caracas on Saturday announced the arrests of three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech it claimed had ties with US and Spanish intelligence agencies and the Venezuelan opposition.

State Department dismisses claims of CIA-led assassination attempt as "categorically false" after Venezuela arrests six foreigners, including a U.S. Navy SEAL.

The fútbol legend was a fierce supporter of the Maduro regime until his death in November of 2020

"We must not let Maduro and his representatives cling to power by force," added U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on X

Maduro's disputed win in the July 28 election is challenged not just by the opposition or historic geopolitical rivals such as the United States, but also by leftist allies of Venezuela such as Brazil and Colombia.

As Edmundo González flees to Spain, Machado stands firm in Venezuela, promising to lead the fight against Nicolas Maduro.

Spanish government confirms asylum for González, who expressed gratitude after landing in the Azores en route to Madrid. Pedro Sánchez calls him a hero.

Edmundo arrived in Spain days after Nicolás Maduro filed a warrant for his arrest amid an election dispute.

The person in question is an American citizen and a Navy sailor. He was detained on August 30

The move is seen as an attempt to shift the political narrative in the country

The Venezuelan president's aircraft was seized for violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities

It's not the first time the Venezuelan president has moved the start of the holiday season

A government-friendly court granted an arrest warrant for Edmundo González Urrutia, the opposition's presidential candidate who claims to have won the elections

The court, the prosecutor's office said on Instagram, had granted its request for a warrant for Gonzalez Urrutia for "serious crimes."

Their apparent extradition, as reported by The New York Times, could cause tension between the governments of Venezuela and Colombia

The plane's seizure represents the latest escalation in the tense relations between Venezuela and the United States

It will be the fourth round of organized demonstrations held since the July 28 vote, which saw both sides claim victory but Maduro declared the winner by the National Electoral Council (CNE), which is staffed mainly by his allies.

The United States, the European Union and several Latin American countries have refused to recognize Maduro as having won without seeing detailed voting results of the July 28 election.

The choice, say analysts, is between entrenching authoritarianism or democratic change.

"Súper Bigote" is broadcast by a state-owned TV channel. "I'll prove to you that I'm like David against Goliath," says the main character, based on Maduro

The legislation is the latest move by the government against opponents in the wake of Maduro's claim of an election victory last month, contested by the opposition and by the international community.

Maduro's victory has been rejected by the opposition, the United States, European Union and several Latin American countries.

As the fallout of Venezuela's election continues, the situation at the domestic and international level continues to be fluid

Over 2,000 people have been arrested by government forces as protests against its claim about winning the elections continue