January 18, 2026 Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.
January 18, 2026 Venezuela’s acting leader was once a DEA 'priority target': report Venezuela's interim president Delcy RodrÃguez was reportedly labeled a DEA "priority target" in 2022, appearing in intelligence files since at least 2018.
January 16, 2026 Hegseth signs off on wounded US troops keeping bullets, shrapnel removed from their bodies after Maduro raid Wounded U.S. soldiers from the Venezuela mission asked to keep bullets and shrapnel as battle mementos, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, revealed.
January 16, 2026 IOC rejects requests to ban the US from Winter Olympics over Venezuela strike The IOC ruled out a U.S. Winter Olympics ban despite military intervention in Venezuela, contrasting with Russia's ongoing exclusion over Ukraine invasion.
January 16, 2026 Machado issues warning on Maduro successor as Trump admin handles Venezuela transition plan Venezuelan opposition leader warns Trump administration that interim president Rodriguez represents U.S. adversaries rather than the Venezuelan people.
January 15, 2026 Latin America rebel groups urged to form 'super guerrilla' alliance against Trump Nestor Gregorio Vera urges rival factions to unite against U.S. intervention after Venezuela strongman's capture.
January 15, 2026 Maria Corina Machado details gifting Trump Nobel Peace Prize during White House visit Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gifted her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, crediting him for liberating Venezuela from Maduro's regime.
January 15, 2026 Venezuelan opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado presents Nobel medal to Trump despite institute ban Venezuelan opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump, comparing the gesture to Lafayette's gift to BolÃvar.
January 15, 2026 Trump to meet with Venezuela’s opposition leader after praising ‘terrific’ Maduro loyalist Trump will meet Nobel Peace Prize winner MarÃa Corina Machado, despite backing Maduro's vice preisdent to lead Venezuela after the U.S. captured Maduro.
January 14, 2026 Venezuela’s acting president touts ‘new political moment,’ hints at further release of political prisoners Venezuela's new leadership hints at additional prisoner releases amid political transition, with hundreds of detainees reportedly still in custody.