Venezuela

USCIS justified its actions in a recent memo, saying prior screening and vetting measures were "wholly inadequate," adding that applicants had not been "sufficiently vetted" and could pose a national security risk.

Florida senator Rick Scott called for sanctions against Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, following the reported annulment of an amnesty law in the South American country, escalating pressure from U.S. officials on key figures within President Nicolás Maduro's government.

Colombia, Brazil, Haiti and Venezuela face pivotal votes shaped by security concerns, economic stakes and shifting ties with Washington

The United States has agreed to ease sanctions on Venezuela to allow the government to pay the legal fees of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in their high-profile criminal case in New York, according to court filings and multiple reports.

He faces charges including unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud and engaging in unlawful financial transactions, the Justice Department said.

David Rivera has been accused by the DOJ of not registering as a foreign agent after securing a $50 million contract in 2017 with the Venezuelan national oil company

Since his detention, Maduro has periodically released statements with conciliatory themes including one in March calling for "reconciliation and peace" in Venezuela

The Nobel laurate added that she plans to return to Venezuela to help direct what she described as growing civic pressure into a structured, peaceful process

The negotiations come after Machado organized a massive rally in Madrid over the weekend, fueling speculation about her return to Venezuela

he case stems from the 1994 bombing of Alas Chiricanas Flight 901, which killed all 21 people on board, most of them members of Panama's Jewish community

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado arrived in Madrid looking for a political image that could travel far beyond Spain and sent a clear message to Washington: one of a movement still alive, a diaspora still mobilized, and a democratic project that could speak directly to the Trump administration. Instead, one ugly chant from the stage pushed the conversation from unity to racism

María Corina Machado turned Madrid's Puerta del Sol into a Venezuelan square on Saturday, standing before thousands of supporters, many waving yellow, blue, and red flags, and declaring that the country's exiles would not remain abroad forever. "Today the return home begins," she told the crowd.

Ezequiel Veliz was released after his husband, Joseph Williams, paid an $8,000 bond on April 16. According to Telemundo, Veliz has an immigration hearing scheduled for July 23.

The plan centers on a joint administration involving the interim government and opposition groups which would allow both sides to "generate trust" before returning to the ballot box

Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaidó has revealed for the first time that he suffered a stroke more than a year ago, describing the episode as "complex" and his recovery as "almost a miracle."

The filing states that Jihad M. Smaili, a California-based lawyer, will provide legal representation related to ongoing and future disputes, including matters tied to PDVSA and Citgo

The brothers were accused by the Maduro-era government of participating in a $21 billion money-laundering scheme tied to Venezuela's state oil company

The United States has taken a significant step toward easing financial restrictions on Venezuela by authorizing transactions with the country's central bank and three other state-run institutions, marking the first time since 2019 that such operations are permitted within the international financial system.

Family reunification emerged as the primary motivation among those considering return but concerns about insecurity and lack of job opportunities were cited as main barriers

Roger Waters, the co-founder of Pink Floyd and one of rock's most polarizing political activists, has joined demonstrators outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to demand the release of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, adding another chapter to his long record of anti-war activism and high-profile attacks on President Donald Trump.

According to Dr. Jesús Gaurecuco, director of the organization Médicos Unidos Venezuela, there are more than 2,000 Venezuelan doctors practicing in hospitals across the United States, although more than 90% of them have pending immigration status.

Trump's comments reflect an ongoing push by the administration to expand Venezuelan oil production and reintroduce the country into international markets under new conditions

Border Patrol agents were unable to verify Veliz's legal status or the status of his application and detained him. He said Veliz was taken to McAllen to be processed prior to appearing before an immigration judge at a later date.

Venezuela's state pension for its elderly population is currently just 130 bolívares, around $0.30 a month, which is not even enough to buy a loaf of bread. Across the country, many older people are forced to sell personal belongings, rely on family, skip meals, stretch food and medication, or simply go without.

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

Opposition figure Omar González outlined a large-scale re-entry effort with supporters and exiles expected to enter Venezuela through multiple border points

Political analysts say Rodríguez is using the improved economic conditions and diplomatic alignment with Washington to strengthen her position ahead of eventual elections

The arrest was carried out by a joint task force within the National Police created specifically to combat Tren de Aragua

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.

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.