Venezuela says over 100 political prisoners released; pope meets Machado
Penitentiary Services Ministry says those freed had been ‘deprived of their liberty’ for disruptive acts.

Penitentiary Services Ministry says those freed had been ‘deprived of their liberty’ for disruptive acts.

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Head of US central bank condemns ‘intimidation’ amid fears for independence of monetary policy.

The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.

Risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the US is undoing the global system that it built over decades.
Analysts say Musk’s move may give a small boost to some protesters, but matters little during internet blackouts.
Venezuela is Cuba’s biggest oil supplier, but no shipments have departed Venezuelan ports since Maduro’s abduction.
“America has moved from being a close and valued ally in many ways to becoming an avaricious imperial predator.”

Tehran has warned it will retaliate against US military bases and Israel if Iran is attacked.
Lawmakers push back after Trump claims the War Powers law is unconstitutional following US military action in Venezuela.
Experts say US homeland security secretary misused the ‘domestic terrorist’ label to justify shooting Renee Good.