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US soldier involved in Maduro's capture arrested for using classified intel to win $400,000 bet on Venezuela raid

April 24, 2026 9:41 am

The charges against him are listed as follows: unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, making an unlawful monetary transaction, theft of nonpublic government information, wire fraud, and commodities fraud.

Venezuela's Maduro arrives at US court in dispute over legal fees

March 26, 2026 9:28 pm

Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been embroiled in a dispute over US sanctions that prevent the Venezuelan government from paying for ⁠the couple's legal defense.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa freed after 8 months in prison

February 09, 2026 12:40 am

Guanipa, one of the closest allies of opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado, had been held at a detention facility in the capital, Caracas.

Trump hails 'humanitarian gesture' as Venezuela frees dozens of prisoners

January 27, 2026 6:06 pm

The group said that out of 266 prisoners released, at least 100 of them were freed in the past two days.

ex-envoy Y K Sinha, ex-Y K Sinha express explained

Venezuela ex-envoy Y K Sinha is guest at Explained.Live today

January 22, 2026 3:45 am

Sinha has served as India’s ambassador to Venezuela and has managed India’s bilateral ties with Iran as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. He also served as India’s High Commissioner to the UK and Sri Lanka.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | US–Venezuela Crisis: What happened, why Venezuela, and how it matters for India

January 19, 2026 6:44 pm

From the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and oil geopolitics to fentanyl, great-power rivalry, and India’s strategic dilemmas, the US–Venezuela crisis is more than breaking news. This week's UPSC Issue at a Glance decodes Operation Absolute Resolve and its implications for global order and India’s interests. Don’t miss the infographics and post-read questions.

The World This Week | Shock and awe in Caracas, NATO at crossroads over Greenland, and Crown Prince of Iran makes his voice heard

The World This Week | Shock and awe in Caracas, NATO at crossroads over Greenland, Crown Prince of Iran makes his voice heard

January 10, 2026 1:18 pm

From the US capturing sitting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the anti-regime protests in Iran, a lot has happened around the world this week – here is a look at some of the key events.