Nov 26 Biden eases oil sanctions on Venezuela as opposition talks resume By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuela’s government and its opposition on Saturday agreed to create a U.N.-managed fund to finance health, food and education programs for the poor, while the Biden administration eased some oil sanctions on the country in an effort to boost the… Continue reading
Oct 15 U.S. policy shift on Venezuelan migrants adds more strain to shelters in Mexico By Elliot Spagat, María Verza, Associated Press The Biden administration's expansion of asylum restrictions to Venezuelans poses a potentially enormous challenge to already overstretched Mexican shelters. Continue reading
Oct 13 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. Continue reading
Oct 09 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. Continue reading
Oct 01 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… Continue reading
Sep 20 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. Continue reading
Jun 11 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. Continue reading
May 17 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. Continue reading
Mar 09 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. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 4:12 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… Continue watching