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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.

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.

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO's skeptical response at White House meeting

By Seung Min Kim, Julia Nikhinson, Associated Press

Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, the largest U.S. oil company, called the country "uninvestable."…

After Maduro's ouster, Trump warns Cuba to 'make a deal' before it's too late

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Sunday fired off another warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest after Nicolás Maduro was deposed as Venezuela's leader.

Venezuela slowly releases prisoners for 3rd day after goodwill effort announced

By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

As of Saturday night, only 16 people imprisoned for political reasons had been released, according to Foro Penal, a Venezuelan advocacy group for prisoners. Eight hundred and four remained imprisoned, the group said.

U.S. and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro's capture

By Regina Garcia Cano, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation.

What oil companies need before tapping Venezuela's vast reserves

By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins

President Trump hosted a group of oil executives at the White House and outlined his plan for American companies to exploit Venezuelan resources. Venezuela sits on more oil than any nation on the planet, but produces just 1% of the…

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Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested

By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky, Matías Delacroix, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said in a TV interview the releases came at the request of the United States and praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

WATCH: Trump meets with oil executives to seek investments in Venezuela

By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Friday called on oil executives to rush back into Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in investments to revive the country's ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum.

U.S. intercepts 5th sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution

By Konstantin Toropin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, according to the U.S. military on Friday, as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.