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Venezuela

Trump says he spoke with Venezuela's Rodriguez about elections

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, US, September 26, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, US, September 26, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon

Venezuela president returns from US visit with no deals, no firm election date

Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s acting president, pledged in her speech before the UN that the South American OPEC member would hold elections as part of a transition to “full democracy.”
Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s acting president, pledged in her speech before the UN that the South American OPEC member would hold elections as part of a transition to “full democracy.”

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.

Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez discuss debt overhaul, Rubio says

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez attends the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.  REUTERS/BRENDAN MCDERMID
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez attends the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.  REUTERS/BRENDAN MCDERMID

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado fails in return attempts as Rodriguez meets Trump

FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado attends a press conference, in Caracas, Venezuela, March 20, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria
FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado attends a press conference, in Caracas, Venezuela, March 20, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

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.

Trump at UN: Threats, diplomacy and ‘super intelligence’

US President Donald Trump speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 22, in New York City.
US President Donald Trump speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 22, in New York City.

IDB drafts two-year Venezuela plan, says electricity and social needs are key

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez meets with Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez meets with Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS

Trump to meet with Venezuela's interim president Rodriguez in New York on Tuesday

FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez speaks as she attends the signing of an agreement between U.S. oil major Chevron and government officials to expand the company's operations, at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez speaks as she attends the signing of an agreement between U.S. oil major Chevron and government officials to expand the company's operations, at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

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