Carmen Teresa Navas, mother of Venezuelan political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, passed away 10 days after authorities confirmed her son’s death in state custody.

US President Donald Trump shared a map on his Truth Social account on Tuesday showing Venezuela labeled as the "51st State" with an inset U.S. flag.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that all remaining political prisoners in Venezuela will eventually be freed, signaling that Washington intends to continue applying pressure on Venezuelan authorities until more detainees are released. His remarks came during a period of major political transition and international attention surrounding Venezuela’s internal situation.

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump pledged that Washington will work to free all remaining political prisoners in Venezuela, asserting that the country is already undergoing economic and political changes.

Venezuela and Guyana revived their ongoing territorial dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region with public hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Monday, marking a significant stage in a case filed by Guyana in 2018.

A jury found former Florida Congressman David Rivera guilty on Friday of conspiracy, failing to register as a foreign agent, and other crimes connected to lobbying US officials on behalf of the Venezuelan government.

Venezuela's oil exports reached their highest level in over seven years in April, with increased shipments to the United States, India, and Europe highlighting a steady recovery in the country's energy sector following recent geopolitical changes.

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.