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The barrel and the bargain: Who should control Venezuela's oil after Maduro?

Output can rise with capital and access — but Venezuela’s oil story has never been just technical. Sovereignty, revenue flows, and who controls where the crude goes are just as important.

Euronews

Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs

When the United States recently escalated its confrontation with Venezuela – carrying out strikes in Caracas and capturing President Nicolás Maduro – the moves were framed as political intervention.

The Conversation

DOJ Announces Life Sentence for Venezuelan Kingpin Known as 'El Gordo,' One of the Country's Top Traffickers

Authorities say "El Gordo" worked with and paid bribes to high ranking officials throughout the Venezuelan government, including military generals, army officers, national police commissioners and senior members of the country's intelligence agencies.

Latin Times

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Sheinbaum reassures Mexico after US military movements spark concern

Mexico is showing sensitivity to U.S. military movements since the attack earlier this month on Venezuela

The Independent UK

Why Keir Starmer had to speak out against Trump over Greenland after staying quiet on Venezuela

The Labour government came into office promising to “use realist means to pursue progressive ends”. US president Donald Trump’s recent actions over Venezuela and Greenland have tested Keir Starmer’s ability to deliver on that promise.

The Conversation

Venezuela Denies Reports of Secret Talks Between Top Regime Figure and U.S. Officials: 'False and Malicious'

Venezuela's interim government denied reports that Diosdado Cabello, a senior figure in the ruling regime, held secret talks with U.S. officials, calling the claims "false and malicious" and accusing unnamed actors of trying to sow divisions within the country's leadership.

Latin Times

Mother reveals chilling last words from son who died in Venezuela during Maduro capture mission

Saul Pereira Martinez, 18, spoke to his family for final time before being killed in U.S. air strikes on Caracas as part of operation to abduct former president Nicolas Maduro on January 3

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Venezuelan Mother Recalls Last Message From Son Who Worked As a Guard In Maduro's Compound As U.S. Troops Arrived: 'I Love You, It Has Begun'

The mother of a Venezuelan 18-year-old recalled the last message her son sent her as the U.S. operation to capture authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro began.

Latin Times

Every country Trump has attacked or threatened in second term after Iran struck again by ‘America First’ president

IN FOCUS: Despite worldwide backlash, the US president continues to embrace an aggressive foreign policy agenda. Maira Butt reports on the countries Trump has targeted in his first 12 months back in office - and where could be next

The Independent UK

Mike Pence Says Interim Regime Leader Rodriguez Is 'Not The Right Leader' For Venezuela: 'Move Forward As Quickly As Possible'

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said he doesn't believe interim regime leader Delcy Rodriguez is "not the right leader" for Venezuela following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times

Venezuelan's Delcy Rodríguez Was Labeled As 'Priority Target' By DEA Before Rising To Power: Report

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez was labeled a "priority target" by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration years before rising to the top of the country's power structure, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Maduro's Downfall Won't Have a Large Impact On Hezbollah's Finances, Analysts Say

The capture of Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro won't have a large impact on the finances of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, analysts said.

Latin Times

US Catholic cardinals issue warning to Trump over Greenland threats

The cardinals said their aim wasn't to criticize the administration but rather to encourage the U.S. to regain is moral standing in the world

The Independent UK

More Venezuelans Recall Harrowing Experiences At El Salvador's Mega Prison: 'There Was Blood Everywhere'

More Venezuelans are describing their harrowing experiences at El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison after being deported in the early months of the Trump administration.

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The Conversation

Chavismo has adapted before – but can Venezuela’s leftist ideology become US friendly and survive?

When the Trump administration sent in a team of U.S. special forces on Jan. 3, 2026, to extract Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, the operation fell short of full-scale regime change.

The Guardian - UK

West Ham line up loan for Venezuela winger Lamadrid and plan to keep Callum Wilson

West Ham are close to signing the Venezuela winger Keiber Lamadrid and plan to keep Callum Wilson, who has been in talks to leave five months after joining

The Mary Sue

Trump is dreaming of becoming the Venezuela’s dictator, and his Truth Social post is proof

On January 3, 2026, the United States forces under the leadership of Donald Trump conducted an operation in Venezuela and abducted its president, Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Trump’s reasoning for the act was that Maduro was a narco terrorist who was poisoning the lives of Americans by…

Latin Times

Venezuela's Oil Exports Reportedly Dropped 75% Compared To Prior Months Since Maduro's Capture

Venezuela's oil exports have dropped 75% compared to the months prior to the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, according to a new report.

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2 Ways Your Utility Bills Could Change After Trump’s Actions in Venezuela

That type of oil supply is enough to produce some changes to your utility bills. Here's how it may affect your budget.

The Independent UK

‘60 Minutes’ segment controversially spiked by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss finally airs

The story features exclusive interviews with Venezuelan men deported to the brutal prison by Donald Trump’s administration

International Business Times UK

Trump 'Looks Kind of Silly' Accepting Nobel Prize from Venezuelan Opposition Leader, Says Democratic Senator

Senator Mark Warner questioned Trump's plans for Venezuela following its ousting of Maduro, and says taking Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Prize is 'silly.'

The Conversation

Congress’ power has been diminishing for years, leaving Trump to act with impunity

A year into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his record use of executive orders, impoundment of government spending, and military interventions in Venezuela and Iran have sparked criticisms from Democrats and even some Republicans. They say he is unconstitutionally sidelining Congress.

Latin Times

Venezuela's Interim Leader Defends Right to Diplomatic Ties With 'China, Russia, Iran and Cuba' Despite U.S. Pressure

Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, said that her government would maintain diplomatic relations with China, Russia, Iran and Cuba despite mounting pressure from Washington to sever those ties as a condition for expanded oil production and sales.

The Guardian - US

Dictator ousted but regime intact – what next for Venezuela’s opposition?

The US snatched Nicolás Maduro but, frozen out by Trump, anti-government activists are unsure how to proceed

Latin Times

Nearly Half of Americans Want U.S. to Take a Less Active Global Role, Even as Many Back Venezuela Action: Survey

Nearly half of Americans say they want the United States to take a "less active" role in solving the world's problems, even as many support military intervention in specific cases such as Venezuela, according to recent polling.

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