Nicolás Maduro - Page 3

February 10

Nicaragua blocks pathway used by Cuban migrants to reach the US

Nicaragua blocks Cuban citizens from entering without visas, eliminating a key migration route to the U.S. border through Central America and Mexico.

February 9

Venezuelan opposition leader seized by armed men after being released from jail

María Corina Machado said Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was seized by armed men in Caracas after his release from prison.

January 31

Hundreds of political prisoners in Venezuela could be released under new amnesty bill

Venezuela's acting president announces amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners, including opposition leaders and journalists.

January 30

Venezuela releases all known American detainees after Maduro's capture and government takeover

All known American citizens detained in Venezuela have been released by interim authorities after the recent political upheaval in the country.

January 30

Venezuela's acting president overhauls oil industry amid pressure from Trump administration

Venezuela's acting president signs law ending state oil monopoly, reversing decades of socialist policy to allow private companies control of the industry.

January 29

Trump administration eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry after Maduro’s capture

The Trump administration announced it is easing up on sanctions and allowing limited Venezuelan oil transactions following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.

January 29

Trump moves to reopen Venezuelan airspace as US seeks reset with acting government

President Donald Trump announces Venezuela airspace will reopen for commercial flights after FAA emergency closure amid the Nicolás Maduro raid earlier in January.

January 28

Rubio warns NATO allies US is 'not simply focused on Europe,' doesn't have unlimited resources

Marco Rubio tells NATO allies the U.S. "may be the richest country in the world, but we don't have unlimited resources," discussing defense needs.

January 27

Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state's power grows

President Donald Trump credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio with teaching him diplomacy while he shared an anecdote about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

January 26

Venezuelan opposition leader says democratic transition would be 'fall of the Berlin Wall' for Americas

Opposition leader María Corina Machado said she intends to return to Venezuela soon to help drive a democratic transition.