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Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela’s promised elections face long delays, sources say

A government supporter during a march in Caracas on Sept 23, backing acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly in New York.
A government supporter during a march in Caracas on Sept 23, backing acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly in New York.

Venezuela’s Rodriguez promises elections in transition to ‘full democracy’

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the government has initiated a dialogue with the opposition and would guarantee the participation of all political forces.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the government has initiated a dialogue with the opposition and would guarantee the participation of all political forces.

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado fails to enter country, acting President Rodriguez meets Trump

Machado sought to travel from Panama to Venezuela by several routes, trying three times in 24 hours to no avail.
Machado sought to travel from Panama to Venezuela by several routes, trying three times in 24 hours to no avail.

Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites

The decision to unblock censored outlets came ahead of the second round of talks in Caracas, which are partly focusing on freedom of expression.
The decision to unblock censored outlets came ahead of the second round of talks in Caracas, which are partly focusing on freedom of expression.

Venezuela’s Maduro resurfaces on social media amid US oil deal

Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro is still in US custody.
Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro is still in US custody.

US Treasury officials meet with interim Venezuelan President

Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez met with US officials on Aug 10 to discuss “stability in the energy market and the reactivation of financial mechanisms”.
Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez met with US officials on Aug 10 to discuss “stability in the energy market and the reactivation of financial mechanisms”.

Venezuela’s ousted leader Maduro back in US court

Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail since a US military operation in January.
Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail since a US military operation in January.

Children dying in Cuba because of tighter US sanctions, says UN

The UN said blackouts, which were chronic before the latest round of sanctions, now frequently exceed 20 hours a day and have had a deep impact on medical services. 
The UN said blackouts, which were chronic before the latest round of sanctions, now frequently exceed 20 hours a day and have had a deep impact on medical services. 

Venezuela opposition candidate who claimed 2024 win backs new vote

A placard depicting Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez is pictured ahead of a rally with members of the Venezuelan diaspora.
A placard depicting Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez is pictured ahead of a rally with members of the Venezuelan diaspora.

US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, say sources

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is escorted, as he heads towards the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others, at Downtown Manhattan Heliport, in New York City, US, January 5, 2026.
Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is escorted, as he heads towards the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others, at Downtown Manhattan Heliport, in New York City, US, January 5, 2026.

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