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PoliticsOct 23Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over DemocracyPresident Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.NYT US
PoliticsOct 21Grand jury indicts Venezuelan shot by ICE in Texas for assaulting agents with his carUn jurado federal acusó a un migrante de agredir a dos agentes con su vehículo en Texas. El incidente ocurrió un mes antes de la acusación formal.El acusado, que niega los cargos, podría enfrentar hasta 20 años de prisión. La defensa busca frenar su deportación mientras él se recupera de la herida.Clarín
PoliticsOct 21Venezuelan family scored a Trump pardon after giving $50M job to his ex-attorney Alina Habba: reportHabba, who recently married a Turkish billionaire, denied playing any role in the pardon processThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 20Rubio says U.S. to discuss refining Venezuelan crude with Reliance, adds India made ‘substantial progress’ in diversifying energy suppliesS. Jaishankar hosts U.S. Secretary of State, UAE FM in Mumbai, holds trilateral talks on trade, energy, and connectivityThe Hindu
WorldOct 15Venezuelan food in Mexico City: How immigrants are shaping CDMX cuisineRestaurants specializing in Venezuelan food are not hard to find in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey, as Venezuelans make up the largest group of foreign residents in the capital. The post Venezuelan food in Mexico City: How immigrants are shaping CDMX cuisine appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
PoliticsOct 12US detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering schemeUS officials had been offering a reward of $10m (£7.5m) for information leading to Álvaro Pulido's arrest.BBC World
BusinessOct 12Fugitive in Venezuela Money Laundering Cases to Appear in U.S. CourtÁlvaro Pulido Vargas faces federal charges in Florida related to what prosecutors described as money laundering and bribery schemes. It is not clear when or where he was arrested.NYT US
PoliticsOct 11Fugitive wanted for allegedly bribing Venezuelan officials taken in U.S. custodyAlvaro Pulido was indicted in Miami federal court in 2019 and again in 2021 as part of an investigation into his longtime business partner, Alex Saab​, a one-time ally of ousted President Nicolás Maduro.CBS News
PoliticsOct 9Venezuela's majority opposition seeks to persuade the U.S. to accelerate political changeVenezuela's main opposition coalition seeks more fluid dialogue with the U.S. to expedite political changes after Maduro's capture. The PUD, led by Machado, emphasizes the importance of free elections to attract investments and stabilize the South American country.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9Rubio to meet Friday with Venezuelan opposition figure Dinorah Figuera in WashingtonThe US diplomatic chief will meet with the former Venezuelan legislative president to discuss democratic governance issues. The meeting coincides with new judicial charges against the former Venezuelan president and his wife for serious crimes.Clarín
PoliticsOct 8New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with tortureU.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.NPR News
PoliticsOct 8US presents new accusation against former Venezuelan president Maduro and his wife for tortureNew torture charges have been added to the case against the former Venezuelan president and his wife, both arrested for drug and arms trafficking. The trial for these crimes, including conspiracy to torture, will take place in New York next June.Clarín
PoliticsOct 8Ex-Trump officials seek jobs in Venezuelan oil sector now under U.S. controlCompanies and investors are eager to hire those with recent access to the White House and knowledge of the administration’s Venezuela policy or contacts.Washington Post World
BusinessOct 8Indian billionaire's firm backing Trump refinery plan emerges top Venezuelan oil buyer outside U.S.Outside the U.S., India is the biggest destination for Venezuelan oil, with Reliance Industries purchasing the bulk of it.CNBC
PoliticsOct 3Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officerA Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent in Texas has been charged with assaulting an officer. The incident involves a law enforcement encounter and subsequent legal action.headtopics · united states of america
CyberBreakingOct 3US captures Venezuelan accused of leading a financial network for the Tren de AraguaThe U.S. Department of Justice arrested a Venezuelan linked to a financial network of the Tren de Aragua, accused of fraud and money laundering. The detainee, known as 'Prometeo', developed software to attack ATMs and launder funds. He appeared in Nebraska and denied the charges.Clarín
PoliticsOct 2Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying - AP NewsFormer GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying AP NewsAP News
PoliticsOct 2GOP Rep. and longtime ally of Marco Rubio gets 10-year sentence for secret Venezuela lobbying‘This is a classic money laundering case,’ the judge said Friday in rejecting Rivera’s motion to lower the federal guidelines rangeThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 2Former GOP Rep David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbyingA former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 2David Rivera sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying caseFormer U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted on federal charges stemming from a secret lobbying campaign tied to the Venezuelan government.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years in Venezuela Lobbying CaseDavid Rivera, a Miami Republican, was convicted of secretly lobbying officials in Washington on behalf of the Venezuelan government in 2017 and 2018.NYT US
CyberBreakingOct 2Trump consulted Musk’s chatbot Grok before abducting Venezuela’s president: reportThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 1Venezuelan businesswoman arrested in Florida while dropping off her daughter at a friend's houseUna empresaria venezolana fue detenida en Florida cuando dejaba a su hija. Su solicitud de asilo sigue pendiente, y fue llevada a Texas.La detención ocurre en medio de denuncias sobre deportaciones crecientes en Doral, donde su empresa sigue operando sin interrupciones.Clarín
PoliticsSep 30Trump’s handling of Venezuela’s oil money threatens a constitutional crisisThe problem here isn’t Venezuela. It is Trump.The Hill