Venezuela - October 16, 2026

US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Acting President

Washington has removed sanctions on interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez. The move comes as the US continues to gradually ease measures on Venezuela after toppling Nicolas Maduro. The United States has

Venezuela Decrees Week-Long Work Suspension amid Heatwave and Energy Crisis

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has decreed a mandatory week-long holiday for public-sector and education workers as the nation grapples with a severe energy crisis intensified by a prolonged heatwave. The

Venezuela Says It Will Free 'Important Number' of Prisoners

The brother of Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, didn't say how many political prisoners would be released. Meanwhile, the US Senate has voted to curb further military operations in Venezuela

Trump Changes Tone, Invites Colombia's Petro to White House

Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro spoke on the phone amid tensions between their countries. Trump just days earlier issued military threats against the South American country, in the wake of

Bangladesh Notes with Concern over Venezuela Issue

Bangladesh today (Monday) expressed concern over the recent developments in Venezuela, reaffirming that diplomacy and dialogue should prevail in resolving disputes in line with the UN Charter and international law. “Bangladesh

Spain Calls for De-escalation and Offers to Mediate Following Maduro’s Capture

The Spanish government has officially offered to act as a mediator following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces. In a statement released on Saturday, Spain's Foreign

US Forces Capture Nicolas Maduro and His Wife in 'Large Scale Strike'

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that United States forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following a "large scale strike" on the South

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