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Venezuela to exhume body of political prisoner months after death in custody

Venezuelan authorities have announced the exhumation of the body of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas nearly a year after his reported death in custody, a case that has intensified concerns over detention conditions and human rights in the country. According to official statements, Quero......

Venezuela rejects World Court jurisdiction in oil-rich dispute with Guyana

Venezuela has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it does not recognize its jurisdiction in a long-running territorial dispute with Guyana over the resource-rich Esequibo region, according to statements made during hearings in The Hague. Venezuela rejects ICJ authority Speaking before......

US soldier charged over betting scheme tied to Maduro’s fall

A member of the United States military has been charged with fraud after allegedly using classified information to place bets linked to political developments in Venezuela, according to U.S. authorities. The suspect, identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke, is accused of exploiting sensitive, non-public information......

Venezuela’s Machado plans return and calls for swift elections

Maria Corina Machado, one of the leading figures of the Venezuelan opposition, has announced plans to return to Venezuela before the end of the year, while calling for accelerated steps toward holding free and fair elections. Speaking in a recent interview from Madrid, Machado said she is confident......

Spain’s sánchez says Venezuela’s Machado declined meeting offer during visit to Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was invited to meet him and members of his government during her visit to Spain, but she declined the offer, considering it “not appropriate at this time.” According to Sánchez,......

Venezuela releases dozens of political detainees amid US pressure

Venezuelan authorities have released dozens of political detainees in recent days, as international pressure—particularly from the United States—continues to influence developments in the country’s political landscape. The latest releases reportedly include more than forty individuals......

Venezuela: Opposition leader María Corina Machado denounces “selective justice” over amnesty law

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado has criticized the country’s new amnesty law, describing its implementation as an example of “selective justice” after one of her close collaborators was denied the measure. The controversy comes......

United Nations warns of humanitarian crisis in Cuba amid fuel shortages

The United Nations warned Tuesday that severe fuel shortages in Cuba are triggering a humanitarian crisis, with the island’s health system nearing a critical point as energy shortages disrupt essential services nationwide. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organization remains......

Venezuela releases new group of political prisoners under amnesty law

Authorities in Venezuela have released a new group of political detainees as part of an amnesty process introduced in recent weeks, marking another step in the country’s evolving political transition. At least 17 prisoners were freed on Saturday from a detention facility in Caracas, according......

Venezuela’s Rodriguez calls for dialogue with the United States

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has reaffirmed her government’s willingness to engage in diplomatic dialogue with the United States, signaling a potential shift toward renewed cooperation between the two countries. In a public message addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump,......

Behind Trump’s clash with Anthropic, military AI moves into the war room

The US military’s use of Anthropic’s Claude model in its “Epic Fury” strikes on Iran has turned a previously technical dispute over terms of service into a public political battle about how far governments can push AI companies to support warfare, surveillance, and nuclear‑risk......

OpenAI scrambles to repair damage after rushed US military deal backlash

OpenAI is facing heavy criticism in the United States and abroad after signing a fast‑tracked contract with the US Department of Defense to deploy its AI models on classified military networks, a move that many users, employees, and civil society groups saw as opportunistic and careless. The agreement......

Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners amid transition

Venezuela’s justice system has approved the release and amnesty of 379 political detainees, marking a significant development during the country’s ongoing political transition. The measure follows the adoption of an amnesty law by the National Assembly, promoted by lawmaker Jorge Arreaza.......

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