When my friend came home from Maduro’s torture prisonThe Washington Post’s Venezuela reporter writes on a couple divided by the authoritarian regime in Caracas — and their joyful reunion. Mar 22 26March 22, 2026Article at Washington Post
First major protests since capture of Maduro test Venezuela’s new leaderScenes from a Youth Day march in Caracas, where demonstrators demanded that acting president Delcy Rodríguez release political prisoners. Feb 14 26February 14, 2026Article at Washington Post
In Venezuela, change is coming fast. Relief is taking more time.Washington and Caracas have moved quickly to open Venezuela’s oil sector to U.S. investment. Ordinary Venezuelans will wait longer to feel any benefit. Feb 02 26February 02, 2026Article at Washington Post
Trump administration eases barriers for U.S. firms to sell Venezuelan oilThe Treasury Department announced a general license authorizing U.S. firms to trade Venezuelan oil after Caracas approved a law to improve terms for foreign investors. Jan 30 26January 30, 2026Article at Washington Post
Some Venezuelan prisoners are being freed. Others have disappeared.At least 50 prisoners in Venezuela’s prison system have been transferred to undisclosed locations. Families are pushing for answers. Jan 18 26January 18, 2026Article at Washington Post
Mother of Venezuelan political prisoner pleads for son's releaseAt the Divina Pastora procession in Venezuela, a mother waits for her son, a political prisoner, to be released. Jan 17 26January 17, 2026Article at Washington Post
With Maduro in U.S. custody, his lieutenants warm to TrumpCIA Director John Ratcliffe met with interim Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday in Caracas, a U.S. official said. Jan 16 26January 16, 2026Article at Washington Post
In a Venezuelan home, a father grieves ‘hero’ son killed in U.S. raidA father mourns his son, José Salvador Rodriguez, 32, a Venezuelan soldier killed in an explosion during the U.S. mission to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Jan 11 26January 11, 2026Article at Washington Post
Venezuela’s economy nears collapse under U.S. blockadeTrump administration officials say the Venezuelan government only has a few weeks before it would “go broke” if it doesn’t “play ball.” Jan 08 26January 08, 2026Article at Washington Post
Venezuelan leader Maduro pleads not guilty at federal arraignmentA federal indictment accuses the ousted leader and his wife of enriching themselves as they conspired to flood the United States with cocaine, among other charges. Jan 07 26January 07, 2026Article at Washington Post
Trump says U.S. is ‘in charge’ in Venezuela after Maduro’s capturePresident Donald Trump warned Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez to “do what’s right” or “pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro.” Jan 05 26January 05, 2026Article at Washington Post
On the streets of Caracas, the day after U.S. strikesWashington Post reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero walks the streets of Caracas a day after a deadly U.S. military strike and capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Jan 05 26January 05, 2026Article at Washington Post
Dread and uncertainty reign in Caracas: ‘We don’t know anything about anything’In the aftermath of U.S. strikes and the capture of Maduro, Venezuelans are struggling to understand what just happened — and what might come next. Jan 04 26January 04, 2026Article at Washington Post
Trump says Maduro’s VP is cooperating. She’s demanding Maduro’s release.President Donald Trump said the U.S. would run Venezuela. Delcy Rodríguez, Nicolás Maduro’s vice president, denounced his “illegal kidnapping” as “shameful.” Jan 03 26January 03, 2026Article at Washington Post
Venezuela’s Maduro using U.S. military threat to crack down on dissentAuthorities have “used U.S. pressure as an excuse to deploy the military, label critics as ‘traitors’ and arrest dozens,” a Human Rights Watch researcher says. Dec 25 25December 25, 2025Article at Washington Post
Venezuela’s Maduro, shaken but still standing, aims to wait out TrumpFive months into the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is feeling the pressure but refusing to go into exile. Dec 08 25December 08, 2025Article at Washington Post
Hurry up and wait: Ordinary Venezuelans try to prepare for U.S. attackCaught between President Donald Trump’s threats and a government they don’t trust, Venezuelans are living moment to moment, unsure of what to expect next. Nov 29 25November 29, 2025Article at Washington Post
Simón Bolívar, dead nearly 200 years, rallies Venezuelans against U.S.As tensions with the United States grow, Nicolas Maduro is reviving Venezuela’s heroes with AI to encourage citizens to join militias. Sep 08 25September 08, 2025Article at Washington Post
U.S. sends 8 warships south on anti-cartel mission, unsettling VenezuelaA buildup of warships in the region has raised suspicions that Trump administration might take military action against Venezuela, whose president, Nicolás Maduro, is accused of running a drug cartel. Aug 27 25August 27, 2025Article at Washington Post
Truck bomb and helicopter downing in Colombia leave at least 13 deadA wave of attacks by armed groups across Colombia this year has left Colombians fearing a return to the country’s more violent past. Aug 22 25August 22, 2025Article at Washington Post