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Daughter of Citgo 6 executive jailed in Venezuela calls on Trump to bring 'political prisoners' home

December 2, 2020

Daughter of Citgo 6 executive jailed in Venezuela calls on Trump to bring 'political prisoners' home

It has been a grueling three years for the families of American oil executives – dubbed the "Citgo 6" – who were finally found guilty on corruption charges in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas last week.

Pompeo condemns 'wrongful' convictions of 'Citgo 6' in Venezuela

November 28, 2020

Pompeo condemns 'wrongful' convictions of 'Citgo 6' in Venezuela

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday condemned what he called the “wrongful” convictions of six Citgo employees in Venezuela, describing the South American nation's justice system as a “kangaroo court.”

Venezuela judge orders prison time for American oil executives

November 27, 2020

Venezuela judge orders prison time for American oil executives

A Venezuelan judge found six American oil executives, who have been held in the country for three years, guilty on corruption charges Thursday night – confirming the disheartening news that blocked any hope of a quick release back to their families in the United States.

Opposition leaders launch unprecedented partnership to funnel funds, bypassing Maduro controls

November 25, 2020

Opposition leaders launch unprecedented partnership to funnel funds, bypassing Maduro controls

In the face of the dizzying depreciation of the Venezuelan bolívar, the U.S. government is skirting the censorship imposed by the Nicolas Maduro regime with an unprecedented public-private partnership known as the "stablecoin solution."

Organization of American States warns of sham elections in socialist Venezuela

November 20, 2020

Organization of American States warns of sham elections in socialist Venezuela

The international Organization of American States (OAS) has called on its 35-member nations to reject the parliamentary elections planned by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro next month on Dec. 6.

US threatens to destroy Iranian missiles shipped to Venezuela

October 26, 2020

US threatens to destroy Iranian missiles shipped to Venezuela

The United States is warning it will destroy potential Iranian long-range missile shipment delivered to the Maduro Regime in Venezuela, a senior administration official tells Fox News.

Trump envoy Richard Grenell met with Venezuelan politician in bid to oust Maduro: report

October 21, 2020

Trump envoy Richard Grenell met with Venezuelan politician in bid to oust Maduro: report

Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's special envoy for Serbia and Kosovo Peace Negotiations, reportedly tried in September to negotiate with a Venezuelan politician close to the country's strongman president, Nicolas Maduro, in order to obtain the controversial leader's peaceful exit from office.

Trump's German ambassador tried to secretly negotiate Venezuelan president's exit

October 21, 2020

Trump's German ambassador tried to secretly negotiate Venezuelan president's exit

A Trump administration official secretly met with a representative of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month in an effort to negotiate the embattled leader's peaceful exit from power amid an economic crisis in the oil-rich nation.

Mercedes Schlapp: Biden won't answer on court packing -- but Dems appear to draw inspiration from socialists

October 18, 2020

Mercedes Schlapp: Biden won't answer on court packing -- but Dems appear to draw inspiration from socialists

Joe Biden continues to give ambiguous answers about whether or not he supports court-packing.

When court packing goes wrong: Venezuela and other Latin American countries offer sobering reality

October 15, 2020

When court packing goes wrong: Venezuela and other Latin American countries offer sobering reality

The concept of adding more seats to the U.S. Supreme Court – or so-called “court packing” – has become a central part of the discussions in the weeks leading up to the presidential election, particularly with Vice President Joe Biden declining to address the issue.