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Nicolas Maduro

Nicolas Maduro — Venezuelan president removed from power by US forces, subject of insider trading charges involving classified military information.

2026-04-242026-06-05

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The South American country, which is undergoing a profound transformation following the US overthrow of leftist strongman Nicolas Maduro in January, has the world's largest proven oil reserves.

    'Blood gold': how gangs took control of Venezuela's mines
  3. Citizen Digital

    Under the agreement, reached after the U.S. capture of President ​Nicolas Maduro in January, Washington controls proceeds from Venezuelan oil sales through bank accounts administered by the Treasury Department, with commercial terms ​also following its guidance.

    India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis
  4. Citizen Digital

    ry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement that "the visit will further deepen India–Venezuela ties." Rodriguez has led Venezuela, which accounts for around 17 percent of global crude reserves, since January, when US forces captured former socialist president Nicolas Maduro

    Venezuela's President Rodriguez arrives in oil-hungry India
  5. Citizen Digital

    Maduro ouster was like 'chemotherapy' for Venezuela: opposition figure By AFP June 02, 2026 11:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a copy of the Venezuelan constitu

    Maduro ouster was like 'chemotherapy' for Venezuela: opposition figure
  6. May 2026
  7. The Standard

    Authorities in Cuba and abroad slammed the indictment, the latest step-up in Trump's international interventions after the Iran war, the US toppling of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and threats against Greenland.The charges against Raúl Castro, the younger brother of Fidel

    Cuba outraged after US indicts Raul Castro
  8. Citizen Digital

    mom dies days after confirming his death in Venezuela By AFP May 18, 2026 07:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Power lines cover a billboard with a picture of the ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

    Political prisoner's mom dies days after confirming his death in Venezuela
  9. Citizen Digital

    After the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces in January, Venezuela is being run by an interim government ​that maintains its claim on the Esequibo region.

    Venezuela tells Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territory
  10. April 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    AFP documented similar bursts of fakes after other major events, including the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in January and Charlie Kirk's assassination last year.

    AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media
  12. The Standard

    One needs only look at Venezuela, where for years, a fragmented and ego-driven opposition allowed the Nicolas Maduro regime to consolidate power despite a collapsed economy and international pariah status.

    Opposition must rethink strategy to boost its chances of ousting Ruto
  13. Citizen Digital

    Sanchez condemned the US military intervention in Venezuela on January 3 that captured the South American country's strongman socialist president Nicolas Maduro and is a virulent critic of Washington's ally Israel.

    Spain is 'reliable' NATO member - Prime Minister Sanchez says after US ouster threat
Mining & Energy

Gang control threatens Venezuelan mining sector reopening

The News

Venezuela opened its mineral reserves to private capital in April following political transition, but gang control over many mines could obstruct development. The country holds the world's largest proven oil reserves and significant deposits of gold, diamonds, bauxite, coltan, and rare earths.

7 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Gang control threatens Venezuelan mining sector reopening

    Venezuela opened its mineral reserves to private capital in April following political transition, but gang control over many mines could obstruct development. The country holds the world's largest proven oil reserves and significant deposits of gold, diamonds, bauxite, coltan, and rare earths.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. India and Venezuela boost energy partnership amid Gulf crisis

    India and Venezuela are strengthening ties in the energy sector, with New Delhi describing Caracas as a preferred partner. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in upstream and downstream energy projects as global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Venezuelan president visits India to deepen oil cooperation

    Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day visit to deepen cooperation between the oil exporter and energy-hungry India, the world's third-largest oil importer, which is ramping up purchases of Venezuelan crude to offset Middle East supply disruptions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Venezuelan opposition figure compares Maduro ouster to chemotherapy

    Venezuelan opposition figure Perkins Rocha, speaking from house arrest, compared the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro to "chemotherapy" that would heal the country and called for swift elections, while the nation is governed by interim leader Delcy Rodriguez.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. US indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro on murder charges

    The United States indicted former President Raul Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, prompting Cuban officials to call for protests and raising speculation about Trump's intentions toward the island amid ongoing US pressure.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Venezuelan political prisoner's mother dies after confirming son's death

    Carmen Navas, 81, died Sunday days after learning that her son Victor Hugo Quero Navas, arrested in January 2025, had died in state custody on July 24. Navas had searched tirelessly for her son while authorities stonewalled her; human rights groups described his detention as a forced disappearance.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Venezuela rejects World Court jurisdiction in Guyana border dispute

    Venezuela told the International Court of Justice that it rejects the court's jurisdiction over a century-old dispute with Guyana regarding a 160,000-square-km border territory around the Esequibo river and an offshore area where significant oil and gas discoveries have been made.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. AI-generated fakes link shooting suspect falsely to celebrities

    After a man attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington press gala, AI-generated images flooded Facebook falsely depicting him with over 50 public figures including actors, musicians, politicians, and Pope Leo XIV, inventing biographical connections like "former driver" or "assistant."

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Opposition lacks strategy to challenge Ruto's 2027 re-election bid

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's opposition is preoccupied with internal power struggles rather than holding President Ruto accountable, allowing his administration to avoid scrutiny despite a poor track record on promises and allegations of ethnic favoritism in public service.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. Spain defends NATO reliability after US suspension threat

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stressed Spain is a "reliable member" of NATO after Reuters reported the United States was considering suspending it over its refusal to support military operations against Iran. Sanchez said Spain fulfills all its NATO obligations and dismissed the threat, noting there is no NATO treaty provision allowing suspension or expulsion of members.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. U.S. Army sergeant charged for insider trading on Maduro removal

    A U.S. Army master sergeant involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information to bet $400,000 on prediction market Polymarket that U.S. forces would enter Venezuela and Maduro would be removed from power. The Justice Department says it marks the first insider trading charges involving a prediction market.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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