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US judge denies diplomatic immunity for Maduro ally Alex Saab

Saab, a close ally of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, claims he was on a diplomatic mission to Iran when arrested.

Al Jazeera

In controversial vote, Venezuelan opposition moves to end Guaidó’s interim government

Venezuela’s opposition-led interim government, recognized as the legitimate government by dozens of countries, including the United States, may cease to exist as early as next week, after legislators voted this week to get rid of the institution led by Juan Guaidó during a National Assembly video session.

Miami Herald

U.S. court denies motion to dismiss Saab case on diplomatic status

A U.S. judge has denied a motion by Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, to dismiss his indictment on the basis of his claim of diplomatic immunity, according to a court filing on Friday.

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US judge rejects Maduro ally's claim of diplomatic immunity

A federal judge in Miami has rejected attempts by a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to shield himself from U.S. criminal charges

The Independent UK

Venezuela opposition vote to remove Guaido's interim government

Venezuela's political opposition to the ruling Socialists voted on Thursday by a wide margin to remove the interim government led by Juan Guaido, as they seek a united front ahead of presidential elections tentatively scheduled for 2024.

Reuters

Venezuela’s Guaido set to lose leadership post after failing to unseat Maduro

Almost four years after bursting onto the scene and gaining the recognition of more than 50 countries as the legitimate leader of Venezuela, Juan Guaido is set to be sidelined by opposition allies after failing to unseat President Nicolas Maduro.

Tribune News Service

Venezuela opposition seeks Guaido ousting, control of Citgo

Venezuelan opposition parties are seeking to block Juan Guaido's interim government from extending its mandate by another year and gain control of boards supervising Citgo Petroleum, the country's most important asset abroad, spokespeople from the main opposition parties said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Ex-Congressman David Rivera says charges of being a Venezuelan agent ‘totally false’

MIAMI — David Rivera may no longer be an elected politician, but he sounded like one when he emerged Tuesday from his first federal court appearance in Miami on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent for the Venezuelan government.

Miami Herald

Russia discusses debt, energy stability with Venezuela

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak met on Wednesday with Venezuela's oil minister in Caracas, where they discussed oil market volatility and the status of Venezuela's outstanding debts to Russia.

Reuters

Brazil President-elect Lula to restart diplomatic relations with Venezuela

Brazil's future foreign relations minister on Wednesday said President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asked him to restore relations with Venezuela once he is inaugurated on Jan. 1.

Reuters

Why does Biden want to buy Venezuelan oil again?

The fix is in. During the Thanksgiving holiday, the Biden administration announced it was quietly reversing policy and allowing limited petroleum imports from Venezuela. The Treasury Department lifted restrictions permitting a six-month deal to ease sanctions so that Chevron petroleum may buy and then ship Venezuelan crude oil to American…

Bangkok Post

Maduro ally seeks recognition as Venezuela diplomat in court

A close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in federal court in Miami seeking to dismiss criminal money laundering charges by arguing that he is a Venezuelan diplomat immune from prosecution in the U.S. A handful of protesters carrying the Venezuelan flag and signs reading “Free Alex Saab” Monday…

The Independent UK

U.S. court hears testimony on diplomatic status of ally of Venezuela's Maduro

A U.S. court on Monday began hearing testimony from Venezuelan officials on the diplomatic status of Alex Saab, an ally of President Nicolas Maduro who is in a Miami jail awaiting trial on a charge of money laundering.

Reuters

Venezuela talks with opposition unlikely to resume this year

Venezuela's government and opposition politicians will likely not resume talks in Mexico this year, an official said on Thursday, as the government awaits progress on a humanitarian funds agreement reached with the opposition last month.

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Venezuela opposition seeks to protect billions in humanitarian funds from creditors -sources

Venezuelan opposition parties are seeking to protect billions of dollars in UN administered humanitarian funds from foreign creditors by keeping the details of their release confidential, according to five people with knowledge of the efforts.

Reuters

Ex-U.S. lawmaker arrested for conspiring to act as agent of Venezuela

Former U.S. lawmaker David Rivera was arrested on Monday on charges of conspiring to launder money and to illegally act as an agent of the Venezuelan government, according to a U.S. official and an indictment.

The Independent UK

Ex-Miami congressman Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe

A former Miami Republican congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government has been arrested in connection to an ongoing federal criminal investigation

Reuters

Venezuela opposition demand date to resume dialogue with Maduro in Mexico

Venezuela's opposition asked President Nicolas Maduro's government to set a date to resume political talks in Mexico that could alleviate the county's long-running political and economic crises.

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Venezuela's Maduro could miss Lula inauguration

Heads of state and governments will be attending President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration on Jan. 1, but one might have trouble entering Brazil - Venezuela's leftist president, Nicolas Maduro.

The Independent UK

Bribery trial tests US cases against Venezuela kleptocrats

A former Venezuelan treasurer and nurse to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is contesting criminal charges in the U.S. Claudia Diaz is charged with money laundering, accused of taking at least $4.2 million in bribes and gifts in exchange for green lighting lucrative currency transactions

Reuters

Analysis-Venezuela revived opposition talks highlight strengthened Maduro position

Venezuela's socialist President Nicolas Maduro will enter upcoming talks with the South American country's opposition in a strengthened position that could be bolstered further by a deal to release more than $3 billion in humanitarian funds, analysts said.

Al Jazeera

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after gov’t, opposition ink deal

The easing of sanctions comes after the Maduro government and the opposition signed accord to set up a UN-mandated fund.

Tribune News Service

Chevron to resume Venezuela oil output as US eases sanctions

The Biden administration granted Chevron a license to resume oil production in Venezuela after U.S. sanctions halted all drilling activities almost three years ago.

Tribune News Service

Venezuela factions restart talks, eyeing sanctions relief

Venezuela’s battling political factions restarted negotiations on Saturday in Mexico, signing a rare deal to work together on a humanitarian spending plan and setting the stage for the U.S. to ease restrictions on Chevron to operate in the country.

Reuters

Venezuela delegation arrives in Mexico for talks with opposition

A delegation representing the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Mexico City on Friday to sign a "social agreement" with its political opponents, after talks between the two sides have been on ice for more than a year.

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