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Biden administration says 2 Americans have been freed from Venezuelan detention

By Eric Tucker, Regina Garcia Cano, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

The White House says two American detainees have been released by the Venezuelan government.

In Venezuela, confidence in the democratic process wanes as Maduro maintains power

By PBS NewsHour

It’s been three years since opposition leader Juan Guaido’s party won Venezuela's presidential election. But despite international support for Guaido, President Nicolas Maduro continues to lead. With confidence in the democratic process waning, Venezuela is also undergoing a shrinking economy…

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In a first, International Criminal Court opens probe into Venezuela

By Associated Press

The International Criminal Court is opening a formal investigation into crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro's rule.

Venezuela’s Maduro begins allowing aid against hunger, virus

By Regina Garcia Cano, Jorge Rueda, Associated Press

Maduro for years had rejected numerous humanitarian aid offers as unnecessary and as veiled attempts by the United States and other hostile forces to destabilize his socialist government. That stance appears to have wavered amid continuing hardships.

Sanctions prompt Venezuela to expel head of EU delegation

By Jorge Rueda, Associated Press

Venezuela's government has ordered the expulsion of the head of the EU delegation in the South American nation following the bloc's decision to impose sanctions on several Venezuelan officials accused of undermining democracy or violating human rights.

Trump in final parting shot hits Venezuela with sanctions

By Scott Smith, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

Trump leaves office Wednesday, but he's led an international coalition over two years aimed at pressuring Maduro from power. The U.S. backs his leading opponent, Juan Guaidó.

Trump hits Cuba with new sanctions in waning days

By Matthew Lee, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the step on Monday, citing in particular Cuba's continued harboring of U.S. fugitives as well as its support for Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela’s socialists take control of once-defiant congress

By Jorge Rueda, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

Nicolás Maduro was set to extend his grip on power Tuesday as the ruling socialist party prepared to assume the leadership of Venezuela's congress, the last institution in the country it didn't already control.

Court ruling casts doubt over control of Venezuelan gold held by Bank of London

By Scott Smith, Associated Press

The appeals court ruling set aside a British judge's earlier decision granting control of the bullion to U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

Informant in top Venezuela case lied to feds

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

A key informant against one of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s closest aides has been accused of lying to his law enforcement handlers in a case involving millions of dollars transported on private jets in violation of U.S. sanctions.