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The upcoming White House meeting will mark the first direct engagement between Machado and Trump since the capture of Maduro, and observers expect the discussion to focus on Venezuela’s political transition and the role various leaders may play in shaping the country’s future.
The warning cited reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States.
Trump says the move follows Venezuela’s release of large numbers of political prisoners and joint efforts to rebuild the country’s oil and gas infrastructure, while U.S. ships remain deployed for security.
Spain confirmed that five of its citizens, including one dual national, were among those released. Rights activist Rocio San Miguel is thought to be included in this group. Her release marks the first publicly confirmed case from the new wave of detainee releases.
The decision comes in the wake of a high-profile US raid in Caracas that captured Nicolás Maduro and transported him to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. The presidential guard, tasked with protecting the head of state, reportedly suffered heavy casualties during the operation.
The US military’s European Command said the Marinera oil tanker, originally known as the Bella-1, was seized on Wednesday “for violations of US sanctions”.
The announcement comes shortly after the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who, along with his wife Cilia Flores, was seized by U.S. forces on January 3, 2025, and charged with narco-terrorism and serious weapons offenses in the Southern District of New York.
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation, Gitahi explained that the country practices what it calls a “people-led protagonist democracy,” where citizens take personal responsibility for safeguarding democratic values.
The asset freeze takes effect immediately and will remain in force for four years unless lifted earlier.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Nyamori said current global debates should be understood within a broader historical context shaped by power, interests and inequality.
Trump’s comments to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday indicate the US was prepared to consider additional military interventions in Latin America after Nicolas Maduro’s abduction.
The U.N. Security Council has met twice - in October and December - over the escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela.