To the victor belong Venezuela’s spoils: Delcy Rodriguez’s UNGA about-face
Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela’s interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
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ANALYSIS
China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.
US removes Venezuela from drug list, Trump says
Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro’s removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
US charges five people over alleged Russian plots
Prosecutors said that the group worked on behalf of Russian intelligence services to carry out attacks and murders.
Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering, fraud
Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela’s welfare programme.
As Chavez and Maduro images disappear, is Venezuela entering a new chapter?
As part of Delcy Rodriguez’s ‘Venezuela reborn’ campaign, murals of leaders like Hugo Chavez are being removed.
Maduro’s wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody
Her lawyers say Flores needs cardiac treatment and recovery facilities a detention centre cannot provide.
What the US militarisation of Latin America could look like
More US military involvement and larger regional defence budgets mean less social spending and worse democracy outcomes.
ANALYSIS
Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela
Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operation
Relatives of detained crew say US forces acted without evidence, claiming the men were fishermen, not smugglers.
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From: NewsFeed
Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism?
Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.
Published On 3 Sep 2026
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