Jan 15 WATCH: Machado tells reporters why she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump By Dan Cooney Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented the medal to Trump "as a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom."… Continue reading
Jan 15 U.S. seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil By Konstantin Toropin, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, part of a broader U.S. effort to take control of the South American country’s oil. Continue reading
Jan 15 Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky, Will Weissert, Associated Press Machado detailed having given her prize to Trump in comments to a group of reporters after the meeting, but did not provide further details. The White House did not immediately say if Trump accepted the medal. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: White House briefing addresses Machado meeting, Insurrection Act threat By Associated Press Leavitt called Machado "a remarkable and brave voice" for Venezuelans. But she said Trump's skepticism about Machado's ability to lead the nation "has not changed."… Continue reading
Jan 14 Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro's rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month. Continue reading
Jan 14 New poll shows most Americans think Trump has 'gone too far' with military actions abroad By Linley Sanders, Associated Press The findings largely cut against Trump's aggressive foreign policy stance. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump pressure By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution Wednesday that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela after two GOP senators reversed course on supporting the legislation. Continue reading
Jan 14 GOP senators break with Trump on these 2 points By Lisa Desjardins There's been important pushback from some Republicans in Congress. Their numbers are not large, but the GOP lawmakers who are breaking with the president are doing so, unmistakably, in two key areas. Continue reading
Jan 13 Machado meets with Pope Leo, seeks support for Venezuela's transition By Giada Zampano, Associated Press The pope called for Venezuela to remain independent following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. He expressed deep concern over the situation and urges the protection of human rights. Continue reading
Jan 12 Venezuelans in the U.S. torn between joy and worry after Maduro's ousting By Michael Weissenstein, Adam Geller, Associated Press As they try to figure out what’s next for them and for families and friends still in Venezuela, many share conflicted feelings. Continue reading