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Trump renews call for Venezuela to become 51st State after baseball win over US

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The Independent UK

Trump doubles down on ‘Statehood!’ claim as Venezuela defeats the US to win World Baseball Classic

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president, said that the victory symbolised the “passion, talent, and unity that define us as Venezuelans”

The Independent UK

Death of influential Ali Larijani could be bigger loss to Iran than Khamenei

Security chief’s huge influence on many levels of Iranian politics and abroad will make his killing devastating

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Trump Jokes About Venezuela Becoming the 51st State After Reaching Final of World Baseball Classic

President Donald Trump joked that Venezuela could become the "51st state" of the United States after the Venezuelan national team defeated Italy 4–2 in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, advancing to face the United States in the final.

Latin Times

Former Chevron Executive Reportedly Warned CIA That Forceful Regime Change In Venezuela Could Result in 'Another Iraq'

Ali Moshiri, a longtime Chevron executive who oversaw the company's operations in Venezuela, warned the CIA that attempting to replace the country's leadership with the democratic opposition could produce instability similar to the aftermath of the Iraq war, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Interior Secretary Visit to Venezuela Reinforces U.S. Push for Access to the Country's Mineral Reserves

Last week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez to sign an agreement with Venezuela's state owned mining company to sell as much as 1,000 kilograms of gold destined for U.S. markets.

Latin Times

U.N. Says Venezuela's 'Repressive State' Remains Intact Despite Ouster Of Maduro

A United Nations fact-finding mission said Venezuela's "repressive state" remains largely intact following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces earlier this year.

Latin Times

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A canceled meeting between leaders dashes hopes of families of Colombian prisoners in Venezuela

Families of Colombians imprisoned in Venezuela gathered at a Colombia-Venezuela bridge hoping to appeal for the release of their relatives during a meeting that never happened

The Independent UK

Colombian President Petro Cancelled a Meeting With Venezuelan Counterpart After Holding a Call With Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro canceled a planned meeting with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez hours after holding a phone call with president Donald Trump.

Latin Times

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

Venezuela and Colombia cancel a high-profile presidential border meeting, even as both sides say they still want closer ties

The Independent UK

Trump says the Iran war will end ‘very soon’ – but it is not clear how

Donald Trump has said he thinks the war with Iran will be over soon. In a phone interview with CBS News on Monday, March 9, the US president said: “I think the war is very complete, pretty much … we’re very far ahead of schedule.”

The Conversation

Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital

Venezuela’s lawmakers debate a new mining bill that aims to attract foreign investment and rebuild trust after past expropriations

The Independent UK

'Venezuelans Are Going to Dedicate a Statue to Trump,' Top U.S. Official Claims After Visit

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Venezuelans may one day dedicate a statue to President Donald Trump following recent U.S. efforts to reopen the country's economy and resource sector after years of isolation.

Latin Times

'Cuba will fall very soon,' says Trump as Shield of the Americas alliance created

Trump gathered some 15 like-minded Latin American leaders in Miami to launch the Shield of the Americas, an anti-cartel military alliance, while announcing negotiations with Cuba and formally recognising the Venezuelan government of Delcy Rodríguez.

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The Independent UK

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

The U.S. has issued a license that allows business to be done with Venezuela’s state gold mining company, Minerven

The Guardian - UK

Iran is not Venezuela, despite Trump’s hopes of repeating ‘regime capture’ strategy

Experts say US influence over South American neighbour will be hard to replicate in country with deep and long-standing antipathy to the west

Euronews

US and Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic relations after Maduro's ouster

The US and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department.

Axios

U.S. and Venezuela reach historic agreement to re-establish diplomatic ties

Doug Burgum met with Venezuela's acting president this week to discuss oil and mineral opportunities and secure a gold deal.

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The Independent UK

US interior secretary says Venezuela is offering security assurances to foreign mining companies

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Venezuela offers security guarantees to mining companies that want to invest in risky, mineral-rich regions

The Independent UK

What is ‘The Shield of the Americas’ that Kristi Noem will serve as envoy to?

Newly established ‘Shield of the Americas’ will have its first summit Saturday in Miami, Florida

The Independent UK

US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector

Latin Times

Iran Reportedly Approached U.S. To Discuss Ending The War, But So Far The Offer Is Not Considered Serious

Iran reportedly reached out to the U.S. a day after the war began to discuss terms to end it, but U.S. officials don't think either party is currently ready to take an offramp, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Trump Calls Operation That Changed Venezuela's Leadership 'The Perfect Scenario' For Iran's Future

President Donald Trump said the U.S. military could sustain its assault on Iran for "four to five weeks" if necessary and described the post-Maduro transition in Venezuela as "the perfect scenario" for what could follow in Tehran.

Latin Times

Fox News Host Claims Each Time Trump Says He's 'Cozy' With Venezuela's Rodríguez 'He Drops Five Points in South Florida'

Rachel Campos-Duffy publicly criticized the Trump administration's engagement with Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, arguing that cooperation with her risks both U.S. political support and democratic progress in Venezuela.

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Is the Most Popular Politician in Venezuela, 4 Points Ahead of Trump, Poll Reveals

A new AtlasIntel survey conducted for Bloomberg News found that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is currently the most positively viewed political figure in Venezuela.

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