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Venezuela frees 6 Americans after visit from US envoy
This photo released by Venezuela's presidential press office shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, right, shaking hands with Richard Grenell, President Donald Trump's special envoy, at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Behind is Jorge Rodriguez, president of the National Assembly. (Venezuela's presidential press office, via AP)

Venezuela frees 6 Americans after visit from US envoy

US diplomat Richard Grenell visited Caracas to discuss the repatriation of immigrants and left with six Americans who been detained. President Maduro called for a "new beginning" in relations with Washington.…
3 months ago
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Venezuela's disputed election sparks more protests
Venezuela's disputed election sparks more protests

Venezuela’s disputed election sparks more protests

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has come out of hiding to join protests over last week's presidential election. Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro has denied allegations of vote rigging.…
8 months ago
Venezuela's disputed election sparks more protests
Venezuela's disputed election sparks more protests

Venezuela’s disputed election sparks more protests

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has come out of hiding to join protests over last week's presidential election. Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro has denied allegations of vote rigging.…
8 months ago
Venezuela’s deadly fuel crisis
Venezuela’s deadly fuel crisis

Venezuela’s deadly fuel crisis

Venezuela has the world’s largest crude oil reserves. But decaying infrastructure means it has to import fuel from Iran. And the poor quality of this fuel can cause vehicles to overheat and…
9 months ago
Maduro claims victory in disputed Venezuela elections
Maduro claims victory in disputed Venezuela elections

Maduro claims victory in disputed Venezuela elections

Nicolas Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election by the country's electoral council, with 51 percent of the vote. But the opposition says the vote was rigged by loyalists…
9 months ago
Venezuelan voters clash as lines form for polling stations
Venezuelan voters clash as lines form for polling stations

Venezuelan voters clash as lines form for polling stations

Venezuelan voters clash as lines form for polling stations. Tensions rose among these voters, outside a Caracas polling station as the most consequential election in a quarter-century of socialist party rule was…
9 months ago
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