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New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon
5 days, 22 hours ago

New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal grand jury …

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New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon
6 days, 16 hours ago

New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon

Politico  

Rivera was allegedly aided in that effort by another unnamed former U.S. official and resident of New York, who he allegedly paid $125,000 from the over $5.5 million he received from Gorrín or on his behalf, prosecutors from the U.S. Justice Department’s National Security Division said. To promote his criminal activities, Rivera allegedly created fake shell companies registered in Delaware …

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Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration
1 week, 2 days ago

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration

NPR  

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration The winner of Venezuela's presidential election this summer was forced into exile. JOHN OTIS, BYLINE: Voter tally sheets from the July election show that Gonzalez trounced Maduro by a 2-to-1 margin. OTIS: Even so, Maduro's blowout loss and clumsy electoral theft were deeply embarrassing for the ruling Socialist Party, which …

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Wiles, la nueva jefa de despacho de Trump, enfrentará múltiples intereses especiales
1 month ago

Wiles, la nueva jefa de despacho de Trump, enfrentará múltiples intereses especiales

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Como próxima jefa de despacho de la Casa Blanca, uno de los desafíos más complicados para Susie Wiles será controlar a la fila de intereses poderosos que quieren algo de Donald Trump. “Susie Wiles tiene una reputación indiscutible de la más alta integridad y un compromiso firme con el servicio tanto dentro como fuera del gobierno”, dijo Hughes. …

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Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests
1 month ago

Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As incoming White House chief of staff, one of Susie Wiles ’ vexing challenges will be policing the buffet line of powerful interests who want something from Donald Trump. He’s not even pretending.” In a statement, Brian Hughes, a spokesman from the Trump transition effort, rejected any suggestion that Wiles’ past as a lobbyist would make her susceptible …

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Elección de Rubio por parte de Trump como principal diplomático de EEUU sacude a Latinoamérica
1 month, 1 week ago

Elección de Rubio por parte de Trump como principal diplomático de EEUU sacude a Latinoamérica

LA Times  

ARCHIVO - El senador Marco Rubio, republicano por Florida, llega a ofrecer un discurso antes que el entonces candidato republicano presidencial Donald Trump en un acto de campaña en Doral, Florida, el 9 de julio de 2024. Ahora, elegido por el presidente electo Donald Trump como el principal diplomático de Estados Unidos, está decidido a aportar esa misma munición ideológica …

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How the world is preparing for Donald Trump's return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How the world is preparing for Donald Trump's return

Firstpost  

As the dust settles on Trump’s victory, one thing is clear: the world is divided in its reactions As the political world braces for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, leaders around the globe are watching closely, anticipating how his second term will reshape international relations. Orbán’s alignment with Trump has often put him at odds with the European …

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LO ÚLTIMO: Comienza semana electoral clave en EEUU
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LO ÚLTIMO: Comienza semana electoral clave en EEUU

LA Times  

El expresidente y candidato Donald Trump a su llegada a un acto de campaña en el estadio J.S. 5:44 p.m. El sorteo de Elon Musk de un millón de dólares al día entre votantes puede seguir en Pensilvania Un juez de Pensilvania admitió el lunes que la controvertida propuesta de Elon Musk, que busca impulsar la campaña presidencial de Donald …

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The Untold Story of Trump's Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela's President
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Untold Story of Trump's Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela's President

Wired  

On September 26, 2018, Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro approached the lectern at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. In fact, then-president Donald Trump had even mused publicly about exercising “a possible military option, if necessary,” to deal with Venezuela. The day before Maduro’s General Assembly address, Trump stood at the same UN podium, called the situation in …

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Blackwater founder probed by Venezuela over anti-Maduro campaign
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Blackwater founder probed by Venezuela over anti-Maduro campaign

Hindustan Times  

Venezuelan authorities launched an investigation Tuesday into a mysterious online fundraiser fronted by the founder of infamous US security contractor Blackwater, who claims to have raised over $1 million towards ousting President Nicolas Maduro. Blackwater founder probed by Venezuela over anti-Maduro campaign The "Ya Casi Venezuela" campaign site was launched in early September, in response to the country's July 28 …

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2nd apparent assassination attempt on Trump: Everything we know so far
3 months, 1 week ago

2nd apparent assassination attempt on Trump: Everything we know so far

NPR  

2nd apparent assassination attempt on Trump: Everything we know so far Good morning. Today's top stories The FBI says former President Donald Trump was the target of what “appears to be an attempted assassination” yesterday while he was golfing in West Palm Beach, Fla. Police arrested the alleged gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, as he fled in his vehicle. toggle caption …

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Venezuela under Maduro — authoritarianism and economic chaos | Data
4 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela under Maduro — authoritarianism and economic chaos | Data

The Hindu  

On July 28, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro returned to power after a controversial election, whose results have been disputed by the Opposition and several countries. Chart 1 shows how Venezuela’s GDP started declining since Mr. Maduro’s ascent to power in 2013. As Chart 4 shows, Venezuela’s petroleum exports formed about 80% of the country’s exports and remained in the range, …

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How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela
4 months, 1 week ago

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela

LA Times  

Previous efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have failed. The Biden administration is treading a thin line as it attempts to usher Venezuela’s dictator out of office without falling into the costly traps that vexed previous U.S. governments and angered Latin American allies. “We would hope to see all parties take the steps that we have done,” State Department …

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US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades
8 months ago

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation. “There’s no sanction, no threat, that today can damage our efforts to build a …

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Trump vs. Biden election and immigration: The president needs a "border emergency" policy to win in November.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump vs. Biden election and immigration: The president needs a "border emergency" policy to win in November.

Slate  

On March 9, 2021, in a move that was little noted outside of those who study immigration professionally, the still-new Biden administration granted something called Temporary Protected Status to as many as 320,000 Venezuelan nationals in the United States. To be sure, the Biden administration’s decision to grant indefinite protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants was well-intentioned and …

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Maduro ally seeks recognition as Venezuela diplomat in court
2 years ago

Maduro ally seeks recognition as Venezuela diplomat in court

Associated Press  

MIAMI — For more than two years, almost since the time of his arrest on U.S. warrant, Alex Saab has insisted he is a Venezuelan diplomat targeted for his work helping the South American country circumvent American economic sanctions. At issue are the limits of diplomatic immunity from prosecution, and whether Saab even has a basis under U.S. law to …

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Venezuela insider seeks dismissal of criminal charges
2 years, 2 months ago

Venezuela insider seeks dismissal of criminal charges

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Attorneys for a key ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have filed a new motion seeking to dismiss federal money laundering charges, arguing again that he was illegally detained on U.S. orders while traveling as a diplomat to Iran. Their second motion to dismiss, filed late Monday in Miami federal court, repeats many of the arguments previously raised …

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Former Trump adviser John Bolton admits to planning foreign coups
2 years, 5 months ago

Former Trump adviser John Bolton admits to planning foreign coups

Al Jazeera  

Observers criticise John Bolton for ‘casually boasting’ about how he helped plan coups in other countries. John Bolton, a former United States ambassador to the United Nations and ex-White House national security adviser, has admitted in an interview he had helped plan coups in foreign countries. Speaking to CNN anchor Jake Tapper, however, Bolton suggested Trump was not competent enough …

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Venezuela upholds long jail sentences for US oil executives
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela upholds long jail sentences for US oil executives

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A court in Venezuela has upheld long prison sentences for six American oil executives detained in the South American country on corruption charges for more than four years. Venezuela’s supreme court announced the ruling late Friday, disappointing family members who had hoped the surprise decision last fall to hear the appeal, and a recent jailhouse visit by a …

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Venezuela judge grants appeals to detained US oil execs
3 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela judge grants appeals to detained US oil execs

Al Jazeera  

The so-called ‘Citgo 6’ have been held since 2017, with the US accusing Caracas of using the group as a bargaining chip. A judge in Venezuela has granted an appeal to six United States oil executives imprisoned in the country for four years on corruption charges. Washington has repeatedly accused Caracas of using the men – five naturalised US citizens …

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Venezuela halts talks after Maduro ally’s extradition to US
3 years, 2 months ago

Venezuela halts talks after Maduro ally’s extradition to US

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Venezuela’s government said Saturday it would halt negotiations with its opponents in retaliation for the extradition to the U.S. of a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro who prosecutors believe could be the most significant witness ever about corruption in the South American country. Saab is expected to make his initial appearance in court on Monday in Miami, …

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Maduro ally extradited to U.S. on money laundering charges
3 years, 2 months ago

Maduro ally extradited to U.S. on money laundering charges

The Hindu  

A top fugitive close to Venezuela’s socialist government has been put on a flight from Cape Verde to the United States to face money laundering charges, a senior U.S. official confirmed on October 16. In a statement on Saturday, Venezuela’s government again denounced the “kidnapping” of Saab by the U.S. government “in complicity with authorities in Cape Verde”. Colombian President …

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Ex-Miami congressman countersues over work with Venezuela
3 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Miami congressman countersues over work with Venezuela

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A former Miami congressman who was once roommates with Sen. Marco Rubio has countersued a U.S. affiliate of Venezuela’s state oil company in a politically charged dispute over a $50 million consulting contract he signed with Nicolás Maduro’s government. The contract with Rivera came to light as allies of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó work with the Justice …

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US aid to Venezuela driven by more than just need: report
3 years, 7 months ago

US aid to Venezuela driven by more than just need: report

Al Jazeera  

A new report finds that the US deployment of aid was aimed in part to unseat Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. The report focuses on the frenzied few months after opposition leader Juan Guaido rose up to challenge Maduro’s rule, quickly winning recognition as Venezuela’s rightful leader by the US and dozens of allies. The 34-page report said the US deployment …

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