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Venezuela Tensions between the US and the South American country have been rising in recent months, leading to the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to face charges of drug trafficking and terrorism. US lauds freeing of American prisoners in Venezuela Mahima Kapoor with AP, AFP and Reuters 10 hours ago10 hours ago The US State Department hailed Venezuela's interim government for releasing American prisoners, calling it a "step in the right direction." https://www.dw.com/en/us-lauds-freeing-of-american-prisoners-in-venezuela/a-75497232 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Why didn't Russia aid Venezuela during Maduro's ouster? Nicholas Counter 17 hours ago17 hours ago For more than two decades, Russia enjoyed strong relations with Venezuela, but ultimately did nothing to stop Maduro's capture. With the US saying it will now run Venezuela, what consequences could this have for Russia? https://www.dw.com/en/why-didnt-russia-aid-venezuela-during-maduros-ouster/video-75496736 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado Alex Berry with dpa, AFP 01/13/2026January 13, 2026 After winning the Nobel Peace Prize Trump had wanted and then being sidelined from a post-Maduro Venezuela, Machado is now set to meet with the US president. https://www.dw.com/en/trump-to-meet-with-venezuelan-opposition-leader-machado/a-75481739 © 2026 Deutsche Welle