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Cuba slams new US sanctions as “collective punishment”

Cuba has sharply criticized fresh sanctions imposed by Donald Trump, calling them “collective punishment” that will deepen economic hardship across the island.

02 May 2026-09:00
U.S.-Venezuela commercial flight returns to Caracas after 7 years

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela landed in the South American country's capital on Thursday, marking the resumption of air travel after a seven-year hiatus. The suspension was imposed by the U.S. Homeland Security Department due to security concerns.

01 May 2026-02:44
Venezuelan acting president denies role in Maduro's ouster, calls betrayal claims "absurd"

Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez broke her silence, putting an end to a recent wave of rumors accusing her of betraying former President Nicolás Maduro during the events that led to his removal from power.

30 Apr 2026-14:05
Washington lets Maduro use Venezuelan funds for legal fees

25 Apr 2026-14:36
US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond

A U.S. Army soldier charged with making $400,000 by using insider information to bet on the removal of ousted ‌Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been released on $250,000 bond, a Justice Department spokesman said on Friday.

24 Apr 2026-22:03
President Diaz-Canel says Cuba is "ready" to win if US conflict is unavoidable

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday said, "We don't want that [confrontation] but it is our duty to be ready to avoid it… and if it were unavoidable, to win it."

17 Apr 2026-09:14
Venezuela brings back Maduro associate despite U.S. $15M reward

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has appointed former Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López as the new head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, despite the United States offering a $15 million reward for his capture.

14 Apr 2026-23:44
US reopens Venezuela embassy following Nicolás Maduro's capture

The US State Department announced on Monday that it had officially reopened its embassy in Caracas for the first time since March 2019.

31 Mar 2026-00:45
Maduro glances at wife as couple appear in court in jail uniforms

Nicolás Maduro appeared in court in New York on Thursday, where his lawyer argued that the former Venezuelan president's constitutional rights are being infringed upon as he faces drug trafficking charges.

26 Mar 2026-22:12
Maduro set to appear in US court on narcoterrorism charges

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to return to a New York courtroom on Thursday, where he will attempt to have his drug trafficking indictment dismissed due to a geopolitical dispute over legal fees.

26 Mar 2026-18:18