World May 17 Venezuela deports Maduro ally to U.S. for criminal proceedings By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
World Dec 20 U.S. and Venezuela swap prisoners, trading Maduro ally for 10 Americans and extradition of fugitive contractor The deal represents the U.S. government’s boldest bid to improve relations with the major oil-producing nation and extract concessions from the self-proclaimed socialist leader. By Joshua Goodman, Eric Tucker, Associated Press