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Salazar also reiterated not to deport Venezuelans currently living in the U.S. under temporary protections: "I do [want them to stay] because they came in legally"

The exchange comes as Hector Mujica formally entered the race for Congress in Florida on Thursday, shifting from a previous bid for the U.S. Senate

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?

Loomer's remarks came in response to a post by the Venezuelan opposition leader, who described her meeting with Rubio as an "excellent" step forward

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

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims about the U.S. taking "punitive" action against Cuba, saying the only change is that Havana is "not getting free Venezuelan oil anymore," in reference to the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the interim government's shift towards a friendlier policy towards the U.S.

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.

Her lawyers argue that by detaining her, the Trump administration violated the "intent and purpose" of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, which protects trafficking victims, including noncitizens, regardless of immigration status.

One of two ships carrying Russian oil that appeared to be heading to Cuba arrived in Venezuelan waters, according to a new report.

A coalition of Venezuelan civil society, Human Rights and environmental groups is warning that a proposed mining law could draw U.S. companies into a system linked to illegal extraction, environmental damage and armed control of mineral-rich regions.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

President Donald Trump joked on Thursday he might consider running for president in Venezuela against interim leader Delcy Rodríguez after leaving office.

Interior Minister Doug Burgum said the U.S. brought back $100 million worth of gold from Venezuela earlier this month after he made a trip to the country.

A Venezuelan man deported from the United States and detained in El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison has filed a federal lawsuit seeking at least $1.3 million in damages, alleging he was subjected to abuse amounting to torture.

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

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.

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.

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

A new analysis from the Cato Institute says Trump administration immigration policies have left more than a million applications unprocessed while collecting over $1 billion in fees.

Florida Senator Rick Scott issued a warning to Venezuela's interim president over the appointment of a regime loyalist after the ousting of longtime Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez.

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 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.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have rerouted some exports through pipelines that bypass Hormuz, but analysts estimate about 14 million barrels per day remain blocked

It allows companies that existed before Jan. 29, 2025, to buy Venezuelan oil and engage in transactions that would normally be banned under U.S. sanctions, allowing Venezuela to reenter global markets.

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.

President Donald Trump joked that Venezuela could become the "51st state" of the United States after the Venezuelan national team defeated Italy 4–2 in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, advancing to face the United States in the final.