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Venezuela releases 2 American prisoners after US visit

March 9, 2022

Venezuela releases 2 American prisoners after US visit

Venezuela released at least two Americans from prison Tuesday after U.S. officials from the White House and State Department made a high-level visit to the country over the weekend, according to reports.

Biden decision to ban Russian oil 'undermined' by 'flirting' with Iran, Venezuela, congressman says

March 8, 2022

Biden decision to ban Russian oil 'undermined' by 'flirting' with Iran, Venezuela, congressman says

Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., took aim at the Biden administration over reports that they were weighing purchasing petroleum from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.

Biden risks whitewashing Maduro's 'crimes against humanity' in pursuit of Venezuelan oil, expert warns

March 7, 2022

Biden risks whitewashing Maduro's 'crimes against humanity' in pursuit of Venezuelan oil, expert warns

President Biden’s pursuit of Venezuelan oil risks whitewashing the Maduro regime's alleged "crimes against humanity," some experts say.

Biden admin courts Venezuela as Russian economy takes hits from sanctions: report

March 6, 2022

Biden admin courts Venezuela as Russian economy takes hits from sanctions: report

Several senior Biden administration officials from the White House and State Department traveled to Venezuela on Saturday to meet with the Russian ally as Moscow’s economy begins to crater under the weight of sanctions, according to a report.

Venezuela votes in regional election under international eye

November 21, 2021

Venezuela votes in regional election under international eye

Venezuela’s electoral system was being put to the test Sunday, with millions of people casting ballots for thousands of races — the first in four years with major opposition participation following a series of boycotts over unfair conditions.

Families of American hostages say Biden keeping them 'in the dark'

October 26, 2021

Families of American hostages say Biden keeping them 'in the dark'

The families of 26 U.S. hostages "wrongfully detained" abroad have called on the Biden administration to take immediate action to free their loved ones.

Vermont man paid $4K to have person tortured and killed on video

October 21, 2021

Vermont man paid $4K to have person tortured and killed on video

A Vermont man admitted he paid a Venezuelan woman to kidnap “a slave” and film a sick video of the victim being tortured and suffocated to death.

Ally of Venezuela's Maduro appears in court on graft charges

October 18, 2021

Ally of Venezuela's Maduro appears in court on graft charges

A businessman who prosecutors say was a major conduit for corruption by Nicolás Maduro's inner circle appeared for the first time in Miami federal court Monday after a weekend extradition that has further strained relations between the U.S. and Venezuela's socialist government.

Venezuela suspends talks with opposition after Maduro envoy extradited to US to face charges

October 17, 2021

Venezuela suspends talks with opposition after Maduro envoy extradited to US to face charges

Venezuela said Saturday it would suspend negotiations with the opposition party after a member of its team was extradited to the U.S. on money laundering charges.

Penn State to remove Fidel Castro quote from campus after campaign by student who fled communism in Venezuela

July 17, 2021

Penn State to remove Fidel Castro quote from campus after campaign by student who fled communism in Venezuela

Penn State University said Saturday it would remove a quote by the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro from a campus building following a campaign led by Erik Suarez, a PSU international student who experienced the effects of a communist regime firsthand in his native Venezuela.