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Venezuela

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.

US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering

US prosecutors allege that Alex Saab conspired to bribe Venezuelan officials and transferred money through US bank accounts to enrich himself.
US prosecutors allege that Alex Saab conspired to bribe Venezuelan officials and transferred money through US bank accounts to enrich himself.

Venezuelan mother dies 10 days after state confirms missing son died in custody

Venezuela expels Maduro ally Alex Saab to US again

Businessman Alex Saab (right) was arrested in Caracas in February during a joint operation by US and Venezuelan authorities.
Businessman Alex Saab (right) was arrested in Caracas in February during a joint operation by US and Venezuelan authorities.

Plans by the US to indict Raul Castro raise Cubans’ fears of force

An indictment of the 94-year-old revolutionary icon would mark a major escalation in the pressure campaign against Cuba by the Trump administration.
An indictment of the 94-year-old revolutionary icon would mark a major escalation in the pressure campaign against Cuba by the Trump administration.

Explosion at Venezuela gas facility, 6 workers injured

CIA director meets with top officials in Havana, Cuban government says

People stand at the gate of a U.S. government plane on the tarmac before departure at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez
People stand at the gate of a U.S. government plane on the tarmac before departure at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state

US President Donald Trump told Fox News on May 11 that he was considering making the South American country a new state.
US President Donald Trump told Fox News on May 11 that he was considering making the South American country a new state.

Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez addresses supporters during an event announcing an increase in the minimum income, in Caracas, Venezuela April 30, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez addresses supporters during an event announcing an increase in the minimum income, in Caracas, Venezuela April 30, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

Venezuela confirms prisoner's death, after mother's long search

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.