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From: People & Power
After Maduro
Keeping the Revolution alive – After Maduro’s capture, we followed the people fighting to bring him back
Published On 3 May 2026
First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension
American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
From: NewsFeed
US-Venezuela direct flights resume after seven-year suspension
The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in seven years departed Miami for Caracas on Thursday.
Published On 30 Apr 2026
US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro’s lawyer fees
Defence lawyers had asked for case to be thrown out, claiming Maduro’s rights were violated following US abduction.
Petro becomes first president to visit Venezuela since Maduro abduction
Border security set to loom large as Colombia’s leader meets interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump’s energy blockade
A Cuban Foreign Ministry official said exchange with Washington was ‘respectful and professional’ and devoid of threats.
A match made in opposition: Venezuela’s Machado courts Spain’s right wing
Analysts say Maduro and Sanchez’s political rivals align on economic policy but are split on social issues.
‘No regrets’: Venezuela’s Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump
Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.
IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties ‘great achievement’ of Venezuelan diplomacy.
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country’s turbulent economy.
