Venezuela

U.S., Brazil back fresh Venezuela election despite government, opposition rebuffs

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday seemingly backed a new election in Venezuela, after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also floated…

U.S. recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given…

House passes bill to bar data brokers from selling sensitive personal information to U.S. adversaries

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan leaders of a House committee examining interstate and foreign commerce on Wednesday praised the passage of a bill…

U.S. reviewing Venezuelan sanctions policy in wake of court decision

The U.S. is reviewing its sanctions policy against Venezuela after a court in that country upheld a ban preventing presidential…

U.S. swaps Maduro ally for ‘Fat Leonard’ in Venezuela prisoner exchange

The United States on Wednesday released from jail an accused money launderer close to Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in exchange…