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US-backed Venezuela political transition talks begin without Nobel laureate Machado

US-backed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a faction of the opposition began on Thursday after nearly a week of delays, the two sides said. The talks aim to reshape the country's political system and lay the groundwork for eventual elections after years of political turmoil.

France 24

'Trump Administration's Unofficial Adviser On Venezuela, Mauricio Claver-Carone, Leaves His Role' - Reuters Exclusive

An unofficial adviser to the Trump administration who has played a leading role in shaping U.S. Venezuela policy and multimillion-dollar deals to exploit the OPEC state's vast oil resources has told Reuters he is no longer overseeing the portfolio.

Benzinga

US-backed Venezuela talks to begin without opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

U.S.-backed negotiations commence in Venezuela to reshape the nation's political system. The talks exclude prominent opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate. Washington wields significant influence over the Venezuelan political landscape currently. The interim government seeks the lifting of remaining United States sanctions. The opposition delegation aims for electoral…

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White House aide who made $100K betting on Trump speeches is out of his government job

President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator no longer works in government after he was placed on unpaid leave over alleged insider trading

The Independent UK

Venezuela Becomes the Latest Nation to Abandon the ICC, and Washington Applauds a Court in Freefall

Venezuela notified the UN of its ICC exit the same day the court ousted its chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct findings; the US cheered both.

Latin Times

Hegseth’s 67 deadly drug boat strikes have not stopped cocaine from flooding into the US. Trump’s own DEA says so

Traffickers are using planes, larger boats and sailing close to coastlines as cocaine production in South America ramps up

The Independent UK

Polymarket Traders See Rising Odds of Cilia Flores' Release as Speculation Grows Over Possible U.S.-Venezuela Deal

Prediction market bettors are increasingly wagering that Cilia Flores, the wife of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, could be released from U.S. custody before the end of the year, fueling speculation that Washington and Caracas may eventually reach some form of negotiated agreement.

Latin Times

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Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro to face US drug trafficking trial in June 2027

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face trial in the United States. They are charged with drug trafficking and could receive life imprisonment if convicted. Their defense will challenge the indictment and the legality of their capture. US prosecutors allege Maduro facilitated cocaine shipments into the United…

The Times of India

Trial date set in US drug trafficking case against Nicolas Maduro

The US in April allowed Venezuela to pay for Maduro's and Flores's legal defence, something previously prohibited under US sanctions.

Euronews

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro back in New York court for pretrial hearing in US drug trafficking case

Nicolas Maduro is set to appear before a New York court on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing in the United States drug trafficking case against him. His legal team is expected to renew its challenge to the legality of the US military operation that snatched the Venezuelan president from power…

The Times of India

Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds

More than 5,000 people were killed in the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month, officials said, adding that the country would tap $346 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for reconstruction. The coastal state of La Guaira, located north of Caracas, was decimated in the quakes that struck…

France 24

Five things to know about Trump's election fraud allegations

President Trump declassified intelligence to support his election fraud claims. He has repeatedly claimed the 2020 elections were rigged. These claims push for a restrictive voter ID law called the SAVE America Act. Intelligence reports and independent studies have undercut several of his claims. The SAVE America Act faces challenges…

The Economic Times

Does Marco Rubio control Venezuela?

Does Marco Rubio covertly control Venezuela? A report from The New York Times suggests that the US Secretary of State now effectively controls the Latin American country's finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government since the capture of Nicolas Maduro in January. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks…

France 24

UN launches appeal to raise $296 mn for Venezuela quake relief

The United Nations urgently seeks $296 million for Venezuela earthquake relief operations. Over 3,600 people have died, leaving thousands homeless and many still missing. Donors have already provided $300 million, but a significant funding gap remains. Venezuela's foreign minister requested the release of blocked state assets for recovery efforts. International…

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Trump Again Set His Eyes On Greenland. Denmark's PM Quickly Came Out To Challenge Him

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated that the territory is "not for sale" after U.S. President Donald Trump again set his eyes on it.

The Independent UK

Trump’s childhood pal is pushing him to declare national emergency and seize control of midterms: report

Lawyer Peter Ticktin claims Democrats are conspiring to steal November’s vote, this time with a view to removing Trump and JD Vance from power and installing Hakeem Jeffries in their place

Latin Times

Venezuela's Quake Toll Nears 3,000 as Constitutional Deadline On Delcy Rodríguez's Mandate Runs Out

Venezuela's quake death toll nears 3,000 as acting President Rodríguez's mandate expires amid a $37B damage crisis.

The Economic Times

Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez faces a political crisis as her mandate expires, coinciding with the aftermath of devastating earthquakes. While Rodriguez defends her government's relief efforts, exiled rival Maria Corina Machado criticizes the response and seeks to return, highlighting the state's perceived absence. The US, while praising Rodriguez's reforms,…

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'Cannot Be Complicit': South Florida Venezuelans Urge Trump to Act on Democratic Transition Amid Earthquake Crisis

South Florida's Venezuelan community urges Trump to pair earthquake humanitarian aid with a push for democracy, warning against corruption by interim leaders.

The Independent UK

Spotless uniforms, stalled cranes: Inside Venezuela’s faltering quake rescue effort

Many Venezuelan earthquake survivors across northern La Guaira state, in Caracas and surrounding regions are asking the same question

France 24

What aftermath for Venezuela? Earthquake relief hampered by political crisis

We are in awe of Venezuela’s first responders and all the brave citizens still pulling survivors from under the rubble of some 770 buildings that collapsed in last Wednesday’s double earthquakes. Is the sudden collapsing of so many structures – many built during the boom years of high oil prices…

The Economic Times

Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589 with almost 3,000 injured

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 589 dead and nearly 3,000 injured following two powerful earthquakes. The hardest-hit state, La Guaira, is now militarized as rescue efforts intensify for those trapped. International aid is arriving, with over 1,000 responders deploying globally to assist in the search for survivors amidst…

Euronews

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589, search and rescue efforts continue

The two quakes struck in quick succession, just minutes apart, according to the US Geological Survey, marking it one of the South American nation’s worst disasters in over a century.

The Independent UK

More than 30,000 missing and 188 dead after Venezuela’s worst earthquake in a century

Residents described ‘horror movie’ scenes as bodies and survivors were pulled from huge mounds of rubble

The Economic Times

Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to help

President Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. assistance to the nation's "new and great friends," with government agencies instructed to prepare for swift action. The powerful tremors, striking near Moron, caused buildings to collapse in the capital,…

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