Venezuela
Venezuela plans amnesty law for prisoners, vows to convert major prison center
Rodriguez said that the Helicoide prison, a long-standing symbol of alleged government repression, will instead be converted into a center for sports and social services.
Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions to boost US investment
Does Trump want a nuke, ballistic missile deal with Iran or regime change? - analysis
Trump's internal shifts in the US: How peace through strength restored global stability - opinion
Peace through strength is not outdated doctrine. It is the only doctrine that has ever stabilized a dangerous world.
Cuba is the next domino after Maduro’s fall - opinion
Cuba survives on foreign power; its fate may now be in US hands.
Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion
Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.
Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, national press association says
Media workers were briefly detained while reporting on pro-Maduro marches and the new legislature’s swearing-in, days after the US captured the Venezuelan president.
After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran, Hezbollah
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will exert leverage to ensure that the country “no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”
Drones spotted flying over Caracas, Venezuelan air defenses triggered with shots fired
Initial reports indicate that heavy gunfire was deployed against what appear to be drones near the main government building, and that the city's main ministries were evacuated.
Only 33% of Americans approve of strike on Venezuela, most worry US to become entrenched - poll
The two-day poll showed 65% of Republicans back the military operation ordered by Republican President Donald Trump, compared to 11% of Democrats and 23% of independents.
Venezuelan police order arrests for supporters of US attack
Venezuela’s emergency decree orders police to begin nationwide arrests of anyone accused of supporting the US attack that ousted President Nicolas Maduro.
Amid Iran protests, India issues travel advisory, warns citizens against travel to Islamic Republic
The travel warning, issued by the South Asian country’s External Affairs Ministry, cited “recent developments” in Iran and noted the advisory was in effect “until further notice.”
End of uncertainty: Why Tehran now takes Trump’s warnings seriously - analysis
For years, Iran's security establishment seemed to dismiss Trump’s tough rhetoric as TACO, Trump Always Chickens Out.
