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The Venezuelan government confirms the extradition of Alex Saab to the US. The statement makes no mention of his past roles as diplomatic envoy and minister, only that he's a "Colombian national" and that it's a "well-known fact" that he's facing charges in the US

Petro confirms he gave the order to bomb an ELN camp in northeastern Colombia with Venezuelan backing.

Former Chavista councilor of Anaco José Manuel García died in police custody after being detained for reporting corruption in the municipality

13.5kg of uranium from IVIC was removed and transferred to the US for disposal meaning Venezuela no longer possesses any enriched uranium. The removal was carried out with coordination from the US, Venezuela, the UK and the IAEA

Trump claims progress in Venezuela, highlights the arrival of investments, and speaks of a "new climate of optimism." "I heard the other day that the people of Venezuela are really happy; things are happening that they haven't seen in 20 years," he said.

Venezuelans protested in Cúcuta demanding the release of political prisoners. The event took place in Santander Park

Pentagon: Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the stateless sanctioned M/T Tifani without incident in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility.
As we have made clear, we will pursue global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks and interdict sanctioned vessels providing material support to Iran—anywhere they operate.

International waters are not a refuge for sanctioned vessels. The Department of War will continue to deny illicit actors and their vessels freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain

The Trump administration eased financial sanctions on Venezuela to stabilize its struggling economy and address protests against low wages. This change allows major state banks, including the Banco Central de Venezuela, to use U.S. dollars, access oil revenues

Trump: What will happen to Iran is similar to what happened to Venezuela.

Trump says that amid US pressure on Iran, China could buy oil, gas from US, Venezuela

Trump posted an article on his Truth Social account discussing the possibility of imposing a naval blockade on Iran similar to what happened in Venezuela.

Delcy Rodríguez reveals images of her first trip abroad after Maduro's capture and despite protests in Venezuela: "We reaffirmed the historic bonds of friendship"

"Diosdado Cabello is the only one responsible; this is the democracy in a bizarre country": protester after crackdown on protest in Caracas

Caracas: At least 5 protesters were detained and subsequently released by the PNB during the meeting on this 9Abr. Some of them reported that they were physically assaulted amid the scuffles

Clashes in Caracas, Venezuela: Confrontations between the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) and protesters in La Candelaria, where security forces are blocking the advance of the march toward Miraflores. "See how they're repressing us," they denounce amid the tension

Delcy Rodríguez calls for "correcting past mistakes" and invites people to "a pilgrimage" against the sanctions. "Our immediate, medium, and long-term goal is to gradually and steadily recover workers' income."

Trump: "Venezuela has worked out so incredibly. We have 100 million barrels of oil right now in Houston being refined. It's been great. The relationship with Venezuela has been fantastic. It might be beyond long-term. You understand."

US prosecutors ask to restrict evidentiary material in the case against Maduro Moros and his wife, Cilia Flores

The U.S. has removed interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez from its sanctions list

Political leader arrested during protest in Táchira

Trump: There might be a joint leadership in Iran, and we might find a leader like we did in Venezuela.

Delcy Rodriguez has replaced the entire high command of the Venezuelan military, including head of the strategic command, Domingo Hernandez Larez. His brother has also been removed as head of the Venezuelan army

Delcy Rodríguez swore in new ministers and appointed authorities at Miraflores Palace

Relatives of political prisoners protested in Caracas and denounced torture in Venezuelan prisons. "We found them malnourished, the boys' teeth are falling out, the boys are not in good health," they reported.

Two Venezuelans arrested in Ecuador, whom the government links to the Tren de Aragua gang

Delcy Rodríguez also appointed a new Minister of Electric Power. Rolando Alcalá, an electrical engineer from Simón Bolívar University and an electrical projects specialist, was appointed to this position. Alcalá replaces Major General Jorge Márquez Monsalve.

Delcy Rodriguez dismisses Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez

Delcy Rodríguez: "The lifting of sanctions is key to the interconnection between Venezuela and Colombia"

The meeting scheduled for tomorrow in Cúcuta between Gustavo Petro and Delcy Rodríguez has been cancelled.

Guayana Protest: Workers in Guayana stand up for wages, union freedom, and transition