Venezuela
U.S. Officials Knew a Triple Murderer Was Among Detainees Being Released From Venezuela In Deal With Maduro
At least some officials in the Trump administration knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a triple murderer, was among the detainees repatriated to the U.S. as part of a deal with the Maduro authoritarian government
Chevron Allowed To Resume Operations In Venezuela Days After Release Of American Detainees
The Trump administration has allowed Chevron to resume operations in Venezuela. The development comes days after an agreement that saw the release of 10 American detainees in the South American country and the return of some 250 Venezuelans detained in El Salvador
Trump Administration May Face Contempt Over Deportation of Venezuelan Asylum Seeker
Federal attorneys representing a 20-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker are seeking criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump administration for violating a court order that barred his deportation.
'I Felt Like An Animal': Venezuelan Men Imprisoned Recount Horrors At El Salvador's Infamous Prison
Over 200 Venezuelan men who were sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador were sent back to their home country earlier this week. Now, they are telling their stories.
Group Of Americans Returned From Venezuela In Prisoner Exchange Includes Perpetrator Of a Triple Murder
Among the 10 Americans taken to the U.S. as part of an exchange for Venezuelan nationals held in El Salvador there is a perpetrator of a triple murder
Navy SEAL Among Americans Released in Venezuela Prisoner Exchange
A former U.S. Navy SEAL was among ten Americans and U.S. permanent residents released from Venezuelan detention
Venezuelan Deportees Detail Ordeal in El Salvador's Infamous Prison: 'I Was Sexually Abused by the Salvadoran Authorities'
Several Venezuelan migrants repatriated as part of a recent prisoner exchange between the United States and Venezuela have accused Salvadoran authorities of torture, sexual abuse, and other mistreatment
U.S. Reportedly Orchestrates Prisoner Swap with Venezuela Using Detainees Deported To El Salvador
The United States has reportedly arranged for El Salvador to transfer Venezuelan detainees to Caracas in exchange for the release of ten individuals held by the Venezuelan government
EXCLUSIVE: María Gabriela de Faría on the Decision to Make 'Superman''s Conflicted Villain A Latina
The Venezuelan actress detailed the discipline it took to play The Engineer in 2025's 'Superman,' the decision to portray her as Latina, and the status of her next appearance in the DC universe.
Trump Officials Used Prisoners in El Salvador as Bargaining Chips Despite Repeatedly Claiming They Were Beyond U.S. Control: Report
The NYT report comes on the heels of court filings in which Salvadoran officials confirmed that more than 130 Venezuelan migrants detained in the country's CECOT maximum security prison are in control of the U.S.
More Than 500,000 Haitians at Risk of Deportation as DHS Ends TPS Protection, Citing Improved Conditions
The decision comes despite Haiti's ongoing designation as a Level 4: Do Not Travel country by the State Department
Venezuelan Spy Chief Under Hugo Chavez Pleads Guilty Narco Terrorism Charges In Manhattan
Hugo Carvajal, a former top official in Venezuela's authoritarian government, pleaded guilty to narco terrorism, the Department of Justice announced
Venezuelan Anti-Corruption TikTok Influencer Killed During Livestream
A Venezuelan influencer known for exposing corruption among public officials was shot and killed by armed men while livestreaming on TikTok.
Texas Authorities Deported Migrant After Labeling Him Tren de Aragua Member for Traveling With Tattooed Companion
A Venezuelan national who was deported to El Salvador after appearing in a photo next to a tattooed man allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang has been granted permission by a Texas judge to return to the U.S.
Family Members Of Venezuelans Deported To El Salvador's Mega-Prison Demand Proof of Life
Family members of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador's infamous CECOT mega-prison are demanding proof of life of their loved ones
Maduro Regime Might Be Backing Criminal Groups in Push to Control Disputed Essequibo Region: Report
Between 2016 and 2025, at least 10 attacks against Guyana Defense Forces were carried out by armed Venezuelan groups identified as sindicatos. InSight Crime reported on their potential links to the Maduro regime
How Organized Crime and Gold Mining Are Fueling Venezuela's Territorial Dispute with Guyana: Report
The area is currently administered by Guyana and claimed by Venezuela in a long-standing dispute being mediated by the International Court of Justice
Venezuelan Authorities Slam Trump's Expanded Travel Ban: 'They Persecute Our People for No Reason'
Venezuelan officials have strongly criticized the expanded travel ban announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which includes the South American country
Why The Trump Admin Included Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti Among Countries Facing Travel Bans Or Restrictions
Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti are among the 12 countries impacted by President Donald Trump's newly-announced travel ban
Judge Prevents Trump Admin From Revoking Legal Status From Thousands Of Venezuelan TPS Holders
A federal judge prevented the Trump administration from revoking work permits and other legal documents granting Venezuelans the ability to work and live legally in the U.S.
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Revoke Safe Haven for 500,000 Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration to end a Biden-era safe-haven program, putting more than 500,000 undocumented Americans at risk of deportation.
Venezuela Holds Record Number of U.S. Citizens in Prison, Prompting State Department to Issue Highest Level Travel Advisory
Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian regime in Venezuela is holding a record number of American citizens in jail, prompting the State Department to urge Americans to avoid the country.
Migrants Held in ICE El Paso Detention Center Decry Human Rights Violations: 'This Is Very Horrible'
Detained migrants at an El Paso processing center who are awaiting deportation report are decrying human rights violations, including lack of access to legal counsel
Venezuelan High Schooler Legally Entered the US to Seek Asylum. Then ICE Detained Him at Immigration Court
The first New York City public school student seeking asylum from Venezuela was detained by ICE last week after attending an immigration court hearing.
Economists Warn Deporting Hundreds of Thousands of Venezuelans Could Devastate U.S. Economy
The Trump administration is seeking to cancel Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans. But experts say it could devastate U.S. economy.
Guyana Threatens To Arrest Venezuelans Who Vote In Elections For Disputed Territory
Guyana warned that Venezuelans who take part in a regional election in the Essequibo, a territory it controls but its neighbor claims as its own, will be charged with treason
Venezuelan Regime Arrests Top Opposition Leader After U.S. Says It Won't Renew Chevron Oil License
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested by the Venezuelan regime shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the U.S. won't renew Chevron's license to export oil from the country
Miami Republicans Reportedly Demanded Trump End an Oil Deal With Venezuela To Support His 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
President Donald Trump reportedly ended an oil-for-deportees deal with Venezuela's authoritarian government in order to get some Miami Republicans to support his "big, beautiful bill"
Deportation Flights to Venezuela Soar, Outpacing Previous Four-Year Total
At least 3,078 Venezuelans have been deported since January, compared to 3,256 deported over the entire 2019–2023 period under both the Trump and Biden administrations
Miami Herald, Marco Rubio's Home State Outlet, Accuses Him of Abandoning Migrants For Political Gains: 'What a Betrayal'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, once a staunch foreign aid supporter and advocate for migrants escaping authoritarian regimes, has overseen the slashing of USAID and the ending of TPS for Venezuelans.