27 October 2026
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez criticized opposition leader María Corina Machado's return to the country, calling it a "provocation that could have been avoided." Asked how Machado entered Venezuela, Rodríguez replied, "I don't care."
Rubio says Venezuela's electoral infrastructure must be replaced before a vote
Rubio just held a call with reporters on Venezuela Key takeaways: Washington says interim authorities are meeting U.S. demands, including steps toward political reform Rubio said the U.S. expects a new Supreme Court, electoral council and elections on an agreed timeline
Trump says he knows nothing about Machado's return to Venezuela: "I hope she is safe." She is a very pleasant woman. She gave me her Nobel Prize, so what else can I say. But things are really going well in Venezuela.
Lara: The moment Maria Corina Machado left the Santa Rosa Church in Lara state.
Rubio: The conditions allowing for the safe return of Ms. Machado to Venezuela is the direct result of the U.S. supported reconciliation talks which has already seen hundreds of political prisoners freed and hundreds of political opposition figures return from exile. The United States expects the freedoms of all sectors of Venezuelan politics to continue to be respected. Likewise, we expect all political actors to support these talks which represent the best chance Venezuela has had in thirty years to peacefully achieve not just a free and fair election but an enduring democracy
After seven failed attempts, threats against her and her entourage, pressure, and extreme deterrents, María Corina has returned to her country
María Corina Machado: "I am here"
Alejandro Betancourt reappears smiling in Zulia, accompanied by high-ranking U.S. diplomats (Daniel Kennedy and John Barret). Additionally, the event was broadcast by VTV alongside Delcy Rodríguez from Caracas
Edmundo González backs October 22 protests demanding presidential election date: "That is the demand"
US willing to lift sanctions to allow India to refine more Venezuelan crude. "I believe that as more Venezuelan crude becomes available, that is something they can do," said Secretary Marco Rubio
State workers in Mérida demand fair wages and protest against the inflationary crisis.
Trump administration weighs easing sanctions on shadow fleet tankers that carried Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil — aiming to cut record-high freight rates, days after Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel to the dismay of Zelenskiy, Europe and Senate Republicans
Álvaro Pulido, associate of Alex Saab, will appear before a court in Miami on Tuesday after being handed over by Venezuela
Venezuela's Cardón Oil Refinery, the country's second-largest, exploded and caught fire today. The facility has reportedly halted operations, per Reuters
Claudia Macero, María Corina's spokesperson, returns to Venezuela after two years of forced exile: "It's time to return home"
Opponents protested in Plaza Venezuela to demand the return of María Corina Machado and free presidential elections
Venezuela: protesters are rallying in the capital Caracas, demanding for Maria Corina Machado to be allowed to return to the country
Trump on Venezuela: Our actions in Venezuela are proof that the United States will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere, and if necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital national interests of the United States
Delcy Rodríguez receives high-level representatives of Human Rights Watch in Caracas
Chavistas protest against the US-Venezuela oil agreement and demand fair wages. Left-wing groups mobilized around the UCV.
Family members of political prisoners gathered on Morelos Square, Caracas, on Wednesday to demand the release of their loved ones. The demonstration is aimed at the headquarters of the Public Ministry and is part of a day of protests.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 43 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela
Delcy Rodríguez says Venezuela will be ready for elections "when the time is right": "I don't set a date." "In Venezuela, there is a Constitution and an electoral and democratic system established in the Constitution. Secondly, I don't set a date."
Trump: I don't think Venezuela is ready to hold elections
Tension in Cumaná: Protest over power outages ends in confrontation
Trump: It's up to Venezuela regarding OPEC.
Trump: The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY. At my direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, working closely with Highly Respected Interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, and, through a partnership with private business, have secured majority U.S. control of more than 65 BILLION BARRELS of proven Oil Reserves in Venezuela, at no cost to the American Taxpayer. This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future, while helping to continue to set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success and Great Prosperity. This Transaction will greatly strengthen the already growing relationship between Venezuela and the United States. Thank you for your attention to this groundbreaking matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN
Trump: We achieved a victory in Venezuela and we will achieve a great victory over Iran soon.
Another night of protests in Carabobo and Aragua due to constant power outages.