Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months while at the same time squeezing Iran and Venezuela,

Russia's longest flights are to the tropical beaches of Venezuela, Bali, and Cuba (destinations free from Western sanctions).

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado confirmed on Wednesday that she and Edmundo González, recognized as the elected president by several countries including the United States, had a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio,

Nicolas Maduro’s grip on Venezuela continues to be a crisis not only for his people but for the entire Western Hemisphere.

The head of a leading Venezuelan human rights group was released from detention Thursday, his NGO said, after nine days in custody following a crackdown on critics of President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela attorney general Tarek Saab said on Monday his office has requested an arrest warrant and Interpol red notice against opposition figure Leopoldo Lopez, who spent years in detention in Venezuela and has lived in Spain since 2020.

Days after Donald Trump’s swearing-in, his administration suspended several immigration programs, including those for Ukrainians. The decision halts applications under the "Uniting for Ukraine" program,

However, their simplistic argument does not withstand scrutiny. Evidence shows that U.S. sanctions significantly contributed to Venezuela’s economic implosion, while the easing of sanctions in recent years has been associated with a moderate economic recovery that has helped alleviate the worst of the country’s economic crisis.

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January 10 came and went and, as expected, Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro hung on to power. It is easy to throw our hands in the air and feel hopeless before an authoritarian government that ruthlessly persecutes any dissent.

While the free world continues to sound the alarm about Russia’s influence in Europe, little attention has been paid to the damage Moscow is causing in America’s hemisphere.

China's crude oil imports from Russia increased by 1% in 2024, setting a new record compared with 2023. The rise in imports reflects China's preference for discounted Russian supplies amid weakened refining margins, reported Reuters.