Maduro hails ‘cordial’ talks with US as west seeks new oil supplies
First high-level meeting between two nations since 2019 when they severed diplomatic ties
US officials hold Venezuela meetings amid hunt for alternative oil supplies
Meetings indicate a policy shift with view to coaxing Maduro away from Moscow’s embrace
Venezuelan opposition wins in Hugo Chávez’s home state
Result a blow to Nicolás Maduro’s ruling socialists and vindication of opponents pursuing electoral strategy
ICC to investigate Venezuela for possible crimes against humanity
Maduro says he respects but does not agree with decision that hits hopes of sanctions relief
Venezuela’s opposition to switch tack by taking part in local elections
Move is tacit agreement western-backed tactics are failing to unseat Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela inches towards compromise as Maduro makes electoral concessions
Biden acknowledges signals coming from Caracas, but it is unclear if they are sufficient for him to lift sanctions against Venezuela’s oil sector
Venezuela at a crossroads as Maduro’s opposition crumbles
After Juan Guaidó’s meteoric rise and decline the government has tightened its grip
Venezuela’s national assembly retaken by chavista regime
Nicolás Maduro claims ‘great victory’ in poll generally boycotted and not recognised
US allies express hope for fresh start after four years of Trump
World leaders congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in presidential election
US election: Joe Biden develops a socialism problem with Latinos
Former vice-president faces questions about disappointing outcome with Florida’s Hispanic community
Venezuela gives EU ambassador 72 hours to leave after sanctions imposed
Order follows sanctions against 11 officials accused of preventing democratic functioning
Trump aiming to kick-start re-election drive amid poor poll numbers
US president renews claims that wider use of postal voting would lead to election fraud
Iranian petrol tanker arrives in Venezuela in defiance of US
First of five ships arrives in Caribbean with Washington warned against intercepting them
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