The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday banned U.S. imports of Russian oil in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia is now subject to more targeted sanctions than Iran, Venezuela, Myanmar and Cuba combined, according to new data released by Castellum.AI.

It follows a Biden administration delegation's secret weekend trip to Venezuela.

Venezuela released two Americans from detention Tuesday in a gesture of goodwill to the United States after the first diplomatic talks between the two countries in at least three years.

Meeting with oil-rich country came amid US sanctions on Russian energy sources

Venezuela released two jailed U.S. citizens on Tuesday in an apparent goodwill gesture toward the Biden administration following a visit to Caracas by a high-level U.S. delegation.

WASHINGTON — The United States is exploring a deal with Venezuela for oil amid soaring energy prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But that doesn’t mean Americans will see an immediate impact on gas prices at the pump, experts say.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the U.S. will ban the importing of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal, broadening the economic sanctions leveled against Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

MIAMI — As Russia’s war on Ukraine rages on, leaders in the Venezuelan community in Miami are watching in suspense — and low expectations — the ongoing talks between the Biden administration and the government of Nicolás Maduro to potentially ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil.

The ban comes as gas prices hit an all-time high

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro has signaled an interest in improving relationships between the South American country and the U.S. Maduro spoke Monday during a late-night televised meeting with cabinet members that followed weekend discussions with American officials