Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuelan help
Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.
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US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction
The suspect, 38-year-old Gannon Ken Van Dyke, allegedly made $400,000 from insider knowledge of the Venezuela attack.
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country’s turbulent economy.
From: NewsFeed
Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela
Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.
Published On 10 Apr 2026
Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions
Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
US removes sanctions on Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez
US has exerted growing influence over the Venezuelan government after abducting former President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela’s ‘Chavismo’ movement faces a crossroads after US attack
Hugo Chavez founded a movement opposed to US intervention. How have his supporters adapted to new US-Venezuela ties?
From: NewsFeed
US embassy reopens in Venezuela months after Maduro abduction
The US has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, nearly three months after it abducted the former leader Nicolas Maduro.
Published On 30 Mar 2026
From: NewsFeed
Former Venezuelan president Maduro seeks to throw out US drug charges
Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York court seeking to dismiss drug trafficking charges.
Published On 27 Mar 2026
US judge weighs Trump decision to bar Venezuelan funds for Maduro’s defence
Judge Hellerstein declined to dismiss the case against Maduro but questioned US prosecutors about his access to defence.
Delcy Rodriguez replaces Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino
General Vladimir Padrino spent 11 years as the country’s defence minister, acting as a key ally of Nicolas Maduro.
