The United States military carried out a major drill over Caracas on Saturday, marking its first military exercise in Venezuela since the January operation that captured President Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores. Venezuelan authorities said the earlier assault on the capital killed at least 100 people and dramatically reshaped the country’s political landscape. Consequently, the […]
US Venezuela relations
Machado meets Trump in Washington amid Venezuela transition talks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in a high‑profile encounter that could influence international efforts to shape the future of Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. The meeting marked the first in‑person discussion between the two leaders following Machado’s daring escape from Venezuela […]
Venezuela to export $2 billion in oil to US under Trump-Rodriguez deal
WASHINGTON/CARACAS: Venezuela and the United States have reached a deal for Caracas to export up to $2 billion worth of crude oil to the US, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, a landmark agreement redirecting shipments from China while easing pressure on Venezuela’s oil sector. Read More: Oil prices rise as Venezuela bonds surge after US captures Maduro The […]
Rubio says Maduro will face US criminal trial
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Nicolás Maduro will face trial in the United States. The statement followed the Venezuelan president’s capture by US forces. Rubio said no further action is expected inside Venezuela. Republican Senator Mike Lee confirmed Maduro’s arrest after speaking with Rubio. He said Maduro will face criminal charges under […]