Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro
Read full article: Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under MaduroVenezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro.
The Latest: House votes to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
Read full article: The Latest: House votes to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leadersIn a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House has passed legislation that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
Read full article: Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market pricePresident Donald Trump says Venezuela will be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledges to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries.
Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
Read full article: Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in VenezuelaSecretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials have briefed leaders in Congress on the striking military operation in Venezuela.
Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster
Read full article: Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ousterVenezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation.
After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia
Read full article: After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and ColombiaA day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland and is threatening Colombia with military action over its drug trade.
The Latest: Rubio suggests US won't run Venezuela day-to-day
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio suggests US won't run Venezuela day-to-daySecretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the U.S. would be running Venezuela following its ouster of leader Nicolás Maduro.
Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists 'we're in charge'
Read full article: Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists 'we're in charge'Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won’t govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
Read full article: After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy projectPresident Donald Trump declared Saturday’s military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success.
Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nation
Read full article: Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nationVenezuela has suspended energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, calling the island nation's actions "hostile."
Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source says
Read full article: Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source saysVenezuelan government officials floated a plan in which President Nicolás Maduro would eventually leave office, a bid aimed at easing mounting U.S. pressure on the government in Caracas.
Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain
Read full article: Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in SpainFormer Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his upstart campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.
Tales of survival emerge as Venezuela landslide toll hits 34
Read full article: Tales of survival emerge as Venezuela landslide toll hits 34Rescue workers using drones and trained dogs are searching for survivors following a massive landslide in central Venezuela, as the death toll rose to 34 and residents described harrowing tales of escape from the water and mud.
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AP EXCLUSIVE: Maduro ally presses for dialogue with Biden
Read full article: AP EXCLUSIVE: Maduro ally presses for dialogue with BidenNational Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez gives an interview at Congress in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. It’s unclear if the Biden administration will accept the overture or continue with the hardline policy of regime change it inherits. Past attempts at government dialogue with the opposition have failed to end the country’s stalemate and Maduro has tightened his grip on power. As National Assembly president, Rodriguez is second in the line of presidential succession, behind his younger sister, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. Analysts say Biden has limited options to undo crippling oil sanctions imposed as part of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign.
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AP EXCLUSIVE: Maduro ally presses for dialogue with Biden
Read full article: AP EXCLUSIVE: Maduro ally presses for dialogue with BidenNational Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez gives an interview at Congress in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. It’s unclear if the Biden administration will accept the overture or continue with the hardline policy of regime change it inherits. Past attempts at government dialogue with the opposition have failed to end the country’s stalemate and Maduro has tightened his grip on power. As National Assembly president, Rodriguez is second in the line of presidential succession, behind his younger sister, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. Analysts say Biden has limited options to undo crippling oil sanctions imposed as part of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign.
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Sources: Venezuela wooed Texas Republican to ease sanctions
Read full article: Sources: Venezuela wooed Texas Republican to ease sanctionsThe purpose: to lure Exxon back to Venezuela after a decade's absence and inject much-needed dynamism into the OPEC nation's collapsing oil industry. But Sessions did engage in other mediation efforts in Venezuela over the next 15 months. The earlier email regarding Exxon and his connection to Rivera was not known at the time. The five-sentence message sent to Sessions' personal email address, which starts with the word eagle," is short on specifics. The U.S. Department of State would be your best resource for any information regarding contacts made with Venezuela, a spokesman said.
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The Latest: India reports largest single-day virus surge
Read full article: The Latest: India reports largest single-day virus surgeTOP OF THE HOUR: India reports 5,242 new cases, largest single-day surge, and 157 deaths. ___SEOUL, South Korea South Korea has reported 15 new coronavirus cases and one more death, bringing its totals to 11,065 cases and 263 fatalities. ___PORTLAND, Ore. Oregon health officials say hospitals will be provided with an experimental drug that has shown some promise treating the coronavirus. Health officials say the first outbreak of the coronavirus at a nursing home in Wyoming has infected at least nine people. He told CBS Face the Nation: I believe the CDC serves an important public health role.___Follow AP news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic at https://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak