Son-in-law of opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez released in Venezuela
Rafael Tudares Bracho, who is married to Gonzalez’s daughter, was arrested shortly before Maduro’s third inauguration.
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Trump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela
Cuban president says soldiers fell defending ‘sovereignty of a sister nation’ amid escalating tensions with Washington.
What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado?
Machado has argued that the opposition has a ‘mandate’ to succeed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Trump’s bluffs: Why US strike on Iran remains real threat
From Venezuela and Iran, Trump has attacked countries in the past when diplomacy appeared to be working.
From: NewsFeed
What’s behind anti-US chants, from Iran to South America
“Down with America” has been among the chants heard in global protests from Iran to Latin America.
Published On 15 Jan 2026
US Senate defeats war powers resolution designed to rein in Trump
Only three Republicans joined with Democrats to vote in favour of the resolution, resulting in a tie broken by JD Vance.
US faces war crime allegation for ‘disguising’ aircraft in drug boat attack
The New York Times says US allegedly painted its military aircraft like a civilian plane to conduct a September strike.
Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday
The Venezuelan opposition figure has been largely frozen out of US discussions over the country’s future.
Cuban president says no talks with the United States at present
Diaz-Canel rejects Trump’s threats, emphasising Cuba’s independence and commitment to defending its sovereignty.
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Which countries host the largest Venezuelan populations?
About 8 million Venezuelans, or a quarter of the population, have fled their country in recent years.
