Nicolas Maduro

Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's imprisoned former leader, expressed support for dialogue to promote peace and reconciliation ahead of a US-backed meeting between the interim government and opposition leaders. The message was posted on Maduro's official Telegram account, which noted his imprisonment in New York following his capture by US authorities.

The US State Department praised Venezuela's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling for its dismantling due to alleged political bias. The statement criticized the ICC's focus on countries with independent judicial systems and highlighted recent votes to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan. Venezuela cited 'geographical bias' against the global south as a reason for its exit.

The US State Department welcomed Venezuela's withdrawal from the ICC, criticizing the court as 'corrupt and worthless' and accusing it of targeting countries with competent judicial systems. The statement followed ICC member states' vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct claims.

Venezuela will withdraw from the International Criminal Court due to perceived geographical bias, according to Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia. The move follows an ICC investigation into crimes against humanity under ousted President Nicolas Maduro's government and was ordered by interim leader Delcy Rodriguez. The announcement coincides with the ICC's decision to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual assault allegations.

The New York Times included Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on its 'Most Stylish' list but later removed him. The article highlights the inclusion and subsequent retraction of Maduro from the list.

Protesters for and against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro gathered outside a Manhattan courthouse as a hearing determined his narcoterrorism trial date. Venezuelan exiles in New York, like LGBTQ+ rights activist Wendell Oviedo, view Maduro's capture as a long-overdue step toward accountability for government abuses, though challenges remain for Venezuelans seeking justice.

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, attended a hearing in New York on July 22, 2026, where US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein set their trial date for June 1, 2027, at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Court House. The trial involves Maduro, Flores, and their lawyers Barry Pollack, Anna Estevao, and Mark Donnelly.

A federal judge set a June 2027 trial date for Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on narcoterrorism and weapons charges following their January capture by Donald Trump. Maduro and Flores pleaded not guilty, and a pre-trial hearing on legal arguments, including immunity claims, is scheduled for November. The judge also approved allowing Maduro to use Venezuelan funds for his defense.

Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are set to appear in a US court for a hearing on their drug trafficking case, with a possible trial date in June 2027. The hearing will be held before US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan federal court.

France is blocking access to the online prediction market Polymarket, citing illegal advertising and a ban on financial transactions to the site. The national gaming authority ANJ reported increased visits from French users to Polymarket despite restrictions, and highlighted issues like a hacked weather agency and a US soldier using classified information for bets. France joins other European countries in restricting such platforms.

Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau is suspected of miscommunicating U.S. policy to two countries regarding Maria Corina Machado's attempts to enter Venezuela after earthquakes. The Trump administration opposes aiding Machado's return, but Landau's actions caused internal arguments, international confusion, and tensions with Machado supporters.

Venezuela's earthquake rescue efforts in La Guaira state have been criticized as disorganized, with survivors reporting a lack of government support and reliance on civilian and foreign teams. The ruling party's inability to manage the crisis has highlighted systemic failures, including underfunded public services and absent state workers.

Venezuela's first responders and citizens are working to rescue survivors from 774 collapsed buildings following a double earthquake. The political crisis, including an interim president accused of prioritizing security over disaster relief, is hampering recovery efforts in a nation facing infrastructure decay and sanctions.

The United States is a major obstacle to China-Venezuela oil-for-loan agreements, complicating a historic $240 billion debt restructuring. Venezuela plans to disclose this debt pile following Washington’s January abduction of then President Nicolas Maduro.

The US-Iran war is effectively over, with lessons emerging about US President Donald Trump's personal involvement and the use of military force. The article references a US strike on Iran and mentions Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu's warning about arms.

The Trump administration's indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro and sanctions on his successor Miguel Diaz-Canel indicate a policy shift toward regime change in Cuba. Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro's fall in January disrupted subsidized oil supplies, worsening Cuba's socio-economic crisis.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as director of national intelligence. The move follows backlash over Trump's previous interim nominee, Bill Pulte, and aims to address concerns about the replacement of Tulsi Gabbard. Clayton's role includes overseeing cases involving Nicolas Maduro and Jeffrey Epstein, and his nomination may seek bipartisan support.

Lawyers for a soldier charged with using classified information about Nicolas Maduro's capture to make over $400,000 on Polymarket will return to court. The soldier is accused of profiting from the information related to Maduro's capture.

Venezuelan former opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia called for fresh presidential elections in Venezuela. The push comes around five months after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro.

The Trump administration is intensifying economic sanctions against Cuba to hasten the collapse of its communist regime, while preparing for potential military scenarios if the island descends into chaos. The strategy includes leveraging Venezuela's oil shipments and conducting military exercises, though no invasion is currently planned.

Cuba warned the United States it has 'full and exclusive sovereignty' over its airspace, likely to prevent a U.S. attempt to capture indicted Cuban leader Raul Castro, drawing a parallel to a hypothetical Maduro-style operation.

The article calls for tribunals in Havana against Raul Castro, citing the recent arrest of Nicolas Maduro on U.S. federal charges as a precedent. It suggests Castro may face similar legal consequences.

Federal prosecutors have opened a new criminal probe into Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with concerns that pending charges against him may be weak. The Justice Department is involved in the investigation. The probe's details and potential charges are not yet clear.

Congress is rushing to regulate online prediction markets due to alleged insider trading scandals, with over a dozen bills introduced this year, including one by Rep. Ritchie Torres that bans using campaign funds for betting. The bills aim to prevent illicit activities and ensure transparency. However, the chances of becoming law are low due to resistance from the Trump administration.

Venezuela has extradited a key ally of President Nicolas Maduro to the US with the help of the CIA, despite being pardoned by US President Joe Biden. The extradition is a significant development in relations between Venezuela and the US. The individual extradited was a close associate of Maduro.

Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolas Maduro, to face judicial proceedings in the US. Saab was previously pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap. He may be asked to testify against Maduro, who is awaiting trial on drug charges.

Venezuela has initiated a debt restructuring process worth $170 billion. The move aims to reorganize the country's debt obligations. Venezuela seeks to alleviate its financial burden through this process.

President Donald Trump is considering making Venezuela a 51st state of the US, motivated by its estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves. Trump has been courting oil companies to invest in Venezuela following the removal of President Nicolas Maduro from power. The plan would require congressional approval and consent from Venezuela.

President Donald Trump is considering making Venezuela a 51st state of the US, motivated by its estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves. Trump has been courting oil companies to invest in Venezuela after the US intervention that removed President Nicolas Maduro from power. The plan would require congressional approval and consent from Venezuela.

American Airlines has resumed flights to Caracas, Venezuela, ending a seven-year suspension, as part of Donald Trump's efforts to rebuild US-Venezuela relations following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.

A U.S. Army soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges for allegedly using classified information to place bets on Polymarket about an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. He appeared in a Manhattan court and faces accusations of misusing confidential government data for personal financial gain.

A special forces soldier charged with using classified information to profit over $400,000 by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty. The case involves allegations of unauthorized use of sensitive data for financial gain.

A Special Forces soldier appeared in court wearing sunglasses and is accused of profiting thousands by betting on the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The US has granted Nicolas Maduro access to funds for his defense in an ongoing criminal case. Maduro arrived at the Wall Street heliport in New York for a court appearance.

A special operations soldier made his first court appearance after being indicted for allegedly using classified information to bet $400,000 on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

A U.S. Army special forces soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, is facing charges for allegedly using classified information about a 2026 mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to win over $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket. He was charged with unlawful use of confidential government information, fraud, and theft, with the case drawing attention to risks posed by insider trading on sensitive operations.

A U.S. Army special forces soldier involved in a January raid targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to place bets on the online prediction platform Polymarket. The soldier's actions are under investigation for potential misuse of confidential information.

A U.S. soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has been charged for allegedly using classified information to make profitable trades on Polymarket, a prediction market platform, related to the potential removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the trades were based on non-public intelligence.

A US soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has been charged by the justice department for allegedly using classified information to make $400,000 in bets on Polymarket regarding the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

A U.S. Army soldier was arrested for allegedly using classified knowledge of a planned operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to make profitable bets on the prediction market platform Polymarket.