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📰 NEWS | Venezuela: US Charges Former Minister Saab with Money Laundering, Launches New Maduro Probe Former Venezuelan Industry Minister Alex Saab appeared before a federal court in Miami on Monday and was formally charged with money laundering offenses tied to alleged misappropriation of funds from Venezuelan government contracts, including the CLAP subsidized food program. The prosecution follows Saab’s handover to US authorities from Caracas last weekend. US officials also accused him of using shell companies, fraudulent invoices, and fabricated documents to conceal financial transactions. At the same time, reports indicate that US federal prosecutors in Florida have opened a new criminal investigation against Nicolás Maduro, while Venezuelan officials have publicly distanced themselves from Saab and defended his handover as a measure taken in the country’s “national interests.” Read the full report here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/KwxJX #AlexSaab#NicolasMaduro#USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS |US Allows Venezuela to Cover Maduro’s Legal Fees The US government has issued amended sanctions licenses allowing Venezuela to cover the legal defense costs of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in their New York case. According to a joint court filing dated April 24, the authorization permits payments to defense counsel from Venezuelan state funds available after March 5, 2026, while excluding oil revenues under US control and previously frozen assets. Following the decision, the defense withdrew its motion to dismiss the case. Read the full report here 👉https://shorturl.at/CWvIk #NicolasMaduro #USVenezuelaRelations

🗒️🗣️ INTERVIEW | Jorge Vilalta: ‘We Must Put Differences Aside to Confront Fascism and US Imperialism’ In the latest VA interview, activist Jorge Vilalta highlights two main political dynamics shaping current regional developments. He calls for greater coordination among leftist and grassroots movements across Latin America and the Caribbean, arguing that political differences must be set aside to collectively respond to what he describes as the advance of fascism, neocolonialism, and US influence in the region. Vilalta also details ongoing international solidarity efforts linked to Venezuela. These include coordinated global actions demanding the release of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The campaigns involve demonstrations, webinars, and monthly mobilizations organized through networks such as ALBA Movimientos and allied organizations across multiple countries. Read the full interview here 👉https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/jorge-vilalta-we-must-put-differences-aside-to-confront-fascism-and-us-imperialism #Cuba#InternationalSolidarity#NicolasMaduro#USmilitaryattack

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Judge Refuses to Dismiss Maduro Case, Challenges US Blocking of Defense Funding A US federal judge has declined to dismiss the case against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores during a hearing in Brooklyn. Judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected defense arguments that sanctions blocking access to Venezuelan state funds justified dropping the charges, but indicated the issue could be revisited. He also challenged prosecutors’ claims, noting sanctions prevent the defendants from using personal funds and stating they “no longer represent a threat.” Flores’ request for a medical evaluation was approved. Both defendants remain in custody, with a new court date to be scheduled. Read our full report here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/jbvKH #NicolasMaduro#USmilitaryattack#USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: US Defends Blocking Funding of Maduro and Flores Legal Defense US prosecutors have rejected a motion by Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores to dismiss criminal charges, stating that Treasury sanctions prohibit sanctioned entities from funding legal defenses and do not breach due process rights. Defense attorney Barry Pollack argued in court that US restrictions interfered with the defendants’ ability to retain counsel, noting that a license allowing Venezuela to cover legal fees was issued and then withdrawn within hours. Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty, with the next hearing scheduled for March 26. Read the full report here 👉🏾https://shorturl.at/A0EDw #NicolasMaduro#USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Rodríguez Welcomes US Recognition, Trade Agreements The US government has formally recognized Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s “sole” and legitimate authority, according to a Justice Department statement submitted to a federal court. The move comes days after United States and Venezuela restored diplomatic relations and began steps to reopen embassies and consulates. The recognition could affect control over Venezuelan assets held abroad, including the US-based refiner CITGO, which has been frozen or managed by the US-backed opposition since 2019. US authorities have not clarified whether Caracas will regain access to these assets. Read our full report here 👉🏾https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-rodriguez-welcomes-us-recognition-trade-agreements/ #DelcyRodriguez#NicolasMaduro#USVenezuelaRelations

🖊OPINION | Venezuela After January 3: A Nation Standing in the Storm A solidarity brigade traveled to Venezuela amid what residents described as a “storm” of US attacks, sanctions, and pressure, culminating in the January 3 operation that kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. Delegates reported that Venezuelans are still processing the shock, with banners and weekly protests calling for the leaders’ return. Delegates also heard accounts of trauma from explosions and ongoing US military presence. Solidarity activist and cofounder of CODEPINK for Peace, Medea Benjamin, recounts the visit. Read the full opinion piece here 👉🏽https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/venezuela-after-january-3-a-nation-standing-in-the-storm/ #InternationalSolidarity#NicolasMaduro#USVenezuelaRelations

🖊OPINION | The Decapitation That Failed: Venezuela After the Abduction of President Maduro Solidarity activists John Perry and Roger Harris take stock of the US' imperialist attacks against Venezuela following Maduro's abduction. Read the full opinion piece here 👉🏽https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/the-decapitation-that-failed-venezuela-after-the-abduction-of-president-maduro/ #NicolasMaduro#USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Parliament Head Welcomes ‘Win-Win’ Relations with US, Dismisses Short-Term Elections Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez confirmed an accelerated diplomatic rapprochement with the United States, including regular contact with senior US officials and reforms to the Hydrocarbon Law aimed at promoting US investment. He also ruled out holding elections in the near future, stating that Venezuela will follow its constitutionally established electoral calendar as the government prioritizes stabilization. Read our full report here 👉https://shorturl.at/xgHLM #NicolasMaduro#PDVSA#USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuelans Stage Mass Rally, Demand Maduro Liberation and Return Chavista supporters rallied in Caracas on Tuesday demanding the release of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, one month after their reported capture during a US attack on Venezuela on Jan. 3. Maduro and Flores were arraigned in New York on Jan. 5, pleaded not guilty to charges including drug trafficking conspiracy, and their next hearing has been postponed to March 26 following a request from US prosecutors. Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelans-stage-mass-rally-demand-maduro-liberation-and-return/ #NicolasMaduro#USmilitaryattack#USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Healthcare Workers Demand Maduro’s Release as Rodríguez Defends ‘Fearless’ Diplomacy with the US Venezuelan healthcare workers rallied at UN offices in Caracas on January 23, calling for the release of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores after their January 3 detention by US forces. Demonstrators submitted a letter to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights requesting condemnation of the action and their immediate release. At the same time, diplomatic engagement between Caracas and Washington is moving forward. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed ongoing talks with US officials, and the White House announced a prospective visit by the Venezuelan leader. Read our report 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/CzH4c #NicolasMaduro#USmilitaryattack#USVenezuelaRelations

🖊OPINION | Labeling Kidnapping a ‘Capture,’ Media Legitimate Violation of International Law From January 3–5, leading US newspapers ran 223 articles mentioning Nicolás Maduro. Most described US actions using “capture” or “arrest,” while references to “abduction” or “kidnapping” appeared rarely and only in quoted statements. On this opinion piece, Greg Shupak exposes the corporate media's work in trying to legitimize the Trump administration's kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full opinion piece here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/zyBC0 #MediaCoverage#NicolasMaduro#USmilitaryattack