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U.S. will take in some Venezuelan migrants, expel others to Mexico

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

The Biden administration has agreed to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants, similar to how Ukrainians have been admitted since Russia's invasion.

22 dead, dozens missing after rain-fueled landslide sweeps through Venezuela town

By Andry Rincón, Associated Press

A landslide fueled by flooding and days of torrential rain swept through a municipality in central Venezuela, leaving at least 22 people dead as it dragged mud, rocks and trees through neighborhoods, authorities said Sunday.

Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in exchange for 2 prisoners in U.S. custody

By Eric Tucker, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

In a rare softening of hostile relations, Venezuela has freed seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the United States releasing two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years on drug smuggling conspiracy convictions, the White…

Migrants sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Martha’s Vineyard flights

By Associated Press

Venezuelan migrants flown from San Antonio to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard have sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary for engaging in a "fraudulent and discriminatory scheme" to relocate them.

Venezuela and Iran agree to expand ties on oil amid U.S. sanctions

By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press

Maduro's first visit to Iran comes amid tensions across the Middle East over the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers.

U.S. to ease some economic sanctions against Venezuela

By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

The United States government is moving to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela in a gesture meant to encourage resumed negotiations between the U.S.-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

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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Russia raises negotiation stakes with possibility of military deployment to Cuba, Venezuela

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Emily Schultheis, Associated Press

A senior Russian diplomat has refused to rule out a Russian military deployment to Cuba and Venezuela if tensions with the United States mount.

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.