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Pro-Maduro supporters launched a social media campaign using #FreeMaduro and #BringThemBack, marking days since U.S. forces captured him and wife Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026, in a joint raid. They portray it as a kidnapping and called for UN intervention, amplified by Foreign Minister Yvan Gil at the UN Human Rights Council and protests in Caracas. Maduro faces U.S. charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, pleaded not guilty, while opposition figures mock the demands and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez handles interim duties amid polarization.

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Over 50 days since Nicolás Maduro's capture in Caracas, his loyalists rally with chants and hashtags, refusing to accept his detention as justice.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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The anti-war group arrived on February 20 as a peace delegation to witness fallout from January 3 U.S. strikes that bombed Caracas targets and seized Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, now facing narco-terrorism charges in New York. They rallied with supporters chanting against U.S. influence, but drew fierce opposition from Venezuelan exiles and critics who accuse them of ignoring Maduro-era human rights abuses like torture and detentions. The visit highlights deep divides seven weeks after Maduro's ouster, with pro-Maduro media praising it while opponents demand the group meet victims.

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Medea Benjamin and CODEPINK members landed in Caracas with signs demanding Maduro's freedom, stepping into a nation still reeling from U.S. forces' dramatic capture of the former leader.

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February 24 marks the Grito de Baire, when José Martí and leaders like Máximo Gómez launched Cuba's war for independence from Spain, a struggle that ended colonial rule in 1898. Today, officials draw parallels to President Trump's January 2026 Executive Order 14380, which imposes tariffs on oil suppliers to Cuba, worsening power failures, rationed gas, and hospital strains as noted by Health Minister José Ángel Portal. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla called it 'collective punishment' at the UN, while Canada and Mexico offer aid; critics like economist Daniel Lacalle blame internal issues like corruption for longstanding woes.

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On the 131st anniversary of its 1895 call to arms, Cuba rallies with images of 19th-century fighters, vowing to stand firm against blackouts and fuel shortages blamed on recent U.S. policy.

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Users on X discussed a viral image from The Godfather depicting Al Pacino as the only surviving actor at the dinner table scene following James Caan's death as Sonny Corleone. The conversation mourned the passing of cast members including John Cazale as Fredo Corleone and featured nostalgia, grief, and humorous references to Pacino's longevity.

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On his podcast 'Sale y se acaba,' Baerga said Bad Bunny paid the costs, but the Houston Astros and New York Mets denied permission for the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to injury risks and high insurance demands. Correa cited his past ailments and a $200 million contract, while Lindor backed out after elbow surgery, leaving Puerto Rico's roster without its captain and short on star power. Fans reacted with anger, calling the teams classless, as the island defends its 2017 title amid the clash between national pride and MLB business.

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Bad Bunny stepped up to cover insurance for Puerto Rican stars Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor, hoping they'd join Team Puerto Rico. Hall of Famer Carlos Baerga shared the news, revealing the teams blocked them anyway.

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