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US prosecutors are preparing charges against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores over the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuela, US media report. The post US Readies Torture Charges Against Maduro appeared first on The Rio Times.
The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.
Colombia geopolitics in 2026: how President De la Espriella is realigning with the US and Israel, and where China, Venezuela and Europe fit. The post Colombia Geopolitics Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
The UN mission investigating abuses in Venezuela will run until 2028 after a 25-to-5 vote in Geneva on Tuesday, though Caracas argued it should end. The post Venezuela Faces 2 More Years of UN Mission Scrutiny appeared first on The Rio Times.
Polymarket prices a 64.5% chance Machado enters Venezuela by 31 December, up 28.5 points in 24 hours. Kalshi shows 67%. Both markets are thinly traded. The post Venezuela Odds on Machado Return Jump to 64.5% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuelan crude shipments to Spain reached 641,000 tonnes in August, edging past US supplies for third place, official data published on Monday show. The post Venezuela Edges Past US in Spain Crude Sales in August appeared first on The Rio Times.
OPEC+ kept November oil targets unchanged on 4 October 2026. Venezuela is exempt from quotas, yet it sells into the price the group defends. The post Venezuela Stays Outside OPEC+ Quotas as Targets Hold appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela occupies northern South America between Colombia, Brazil and Guyana, with 916,445 sq km of Caribbean coast, Andes, plains and rainforest. The post Where Is Venezuela? A 2026 Country Guide appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela blackout protests shut two highways on 2 October. In Lara, a blockade lasted nearly 13 hours and ended in stone-throwing, El Nacional reported. The post Venezuela Blackout Protests Block Highways as Lara Road Clash Ends 13-Hour Closure appeared first on The Rio Times.
US prosecutors told a New York judge on 2 October that Maduro and Cilia Flores have no immunity. Defence replies are due 16 October; argument is 17 November. The post Venezuela: US Prosecutors Say Maduro and Cilia Flores Have No Immunity, Seek Trial appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Tonito family endured a 14-month journey from Venezuela to reach a safe haven in the US. That prospect has become more uncertain under the new administration. Alicia A. Caldwell spoke with them about their experience and what might come next (Source: Bloomberg)
La Guaira, Venezuela — Nearly 100 days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast, killing over 6,500 people according to government figures, All Hands & Hearts, a U.S. non-profit, is still providing support to affected Venezuelans. The company originally began aid efforts right after the quakes, helping with building infrastructure, distributing water filters, food and […] The post All Hands & Hearts: A group providing aid 100 days after Venezuela’s earthquakes appeared first on Latin America Reports.
Glencore Plc, Peabody Energy Corp. and Heeney Capital are weighing deals to produce coal in Venezuela as the Trump administration’s push for US-allied companies to develop the nation’s resources extends beyond oil.
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado took to the country’s streets on Sunday to demand her safe return and presidential elections that could lead to a democratic transition in Venezuela. The government has been widely accused of stealing elections, jailing dissidents and stifling freedom of speech. In Caracas, hundreds of activists in sky blue shirts – the colour of Machado’s Vente Venezuela party – rode motorcycles and drove through the city’s main avenues, honking...
Healthcare in Venezuela explained for foreigners in 2026: why the public system cannot be relied on, which Caracas private clinics to know, what care and insurance cost, and why evacuation cover is essential. The post Healthcare in Venezuela for Expats 2026: Clinics, Insurance and the Private Option appeared first on The Rio Times.
Taxes in Venezuela explained for foreigners in 2026: who is resident, why most expat earners hit the 34% band, how IVA and the 3% dollar levy work, and what the transition has and has not changed. The post Taxes in Venezuela for Expats 2026: What Foreigners Pay During the Transformation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Last week, the president of the United States stood at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly and asked aloud whether he should “annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly”. Donald Trump then turned to Venezuela’s oil and declared: “To the victor belong the spoils, you’ve all heard that …” He spoke as the Iran war neared its eighth month, a week after the UN Human Rights Council found “reasonable grounds to believe” that the US had committed war crimes. In the same speech,...
Trump meets Delcy Rodríguez at the UN as Venezuela promises elections without a date; Reaper drones head south, US$52 million in aid shifts to four partners, Colombia rescues hostages, and UNITAS closes in Peru with 24 nations. The post Latin America Defense Monitor — September 19–25, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The releases follow a second round of negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and the opposition.
A plain-English guide to Venezuela in 2026: who holds power since Nicolás Maduro's capture, how oil and US sanctions now work, and what to watch next. The post Venezuela Explained 2026: The Transformation, the Oil Economy and What to Watch appeared first on The Rio Times.
No American aircraft carrier has been reported in the Caribbean since June, while the boat strike campaign off Venezuela has passed 220 deaths. The post US Navy Has No Carrier Near Venezuela as Caribbean Strikes Pass 220 Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuelan oil once covered about a third of Cuba’s needs, but shipments stopped around New Year. Now Cuba’s economy minister appears to have answered Delcy Rodríguez’s embrace of Trump with a one-line Facebook verdict: betrayal. The post Cuban Minister Brands Venezuela’s Turn to Trump ‘Betrayal’ in Facebook Post appeared first on The Rio Times.
Essequibo: Guyana’s President Ali told the UN that Venezuela must abide by the coming ICJ ruling, a day after Delcy Rodríguez urged talks. What is at stake. The post Essequibo: Guyana Urges Venezuela at 81st UN Assembly to Heed Coming ICJ Ruling appeared first on The Rio Times.
Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela’s interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez told the United Nations that her country is on the path to free elections as she moves to deepen a rapprochement with the US following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Sales of Venezuelan oil for loading in October stalled after a surge in shipping costs muddled negotiations between the country’s state oil company and buyers of its oil.
Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US
The meeting has divided Venezuelans, many of whom opposed Rodríguez. The post Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez meets Trump as opposition leader’s return blocked appeared first on Latin America Reports.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado tried three times in the past 24 hours to return home but was unable to complete the journey. Machado sought to travel from Panama to Venezuela by different routes, according to a person with direct knowledge of her plans. The attempts came as acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where she met with US President Donald Trump. The efforts included plans to travel by boat and to fly to the...