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Jorge Rodríguez, head of Venezuela's 2026 National Assembly, met with Dinorah Figuera, president of the U.S.-recognized 2015 opposition-led Assembly, to launch a joint working group on rebuilding institutions, strengthening the electoral council, and protecting civic freedoms. The U.S. State Department welcomed the talks as a first step toward a free society, amid an interim government formed after Nicolás Maduro's 2026 ouster. Both sides issued statements committing to inclusive dialogue with political parties, though some opposition figures call for broader participation including María Corina Machado's team.

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In an ornate room at Caracas's Federal Legislative Palace, Jorge Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera sat down face-to-face after nearly three years of silence—a moment symbolizing a fragile step toward reconciliation.

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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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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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United Airlines will restart daily nonstop flights between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Caracas' Simón Bolívar International Airport on August 11, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The outbound flight UA1046 leaves Houston at 11:45 p.m. and arrives in Caracas at 5:30 a.m.; the return UA1045 departs Caracas at 8:00 a.m. and lands in Houston at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are now available pending approvals. The move follows eased U.S. sanctions after political changes, including the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, and aims to boost economic ties, especially in oil, with support from U.S. officials.

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Families separated by years of distance can soon hop on a direct flight home, thanks to United's return to Venezuela skies.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there would be no Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without the United States, emphasizing the critical role of U.S. support. The remark sparked widespread discussion on X about U.S. influence on Israel's power and Netanyahu's position.

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Scott rejected Rodríguez's legitimacy as president during a C-SPAN press conference, insisting on the immediate release of remaining political prisoners and free elections. This comes four months after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, with Rodríguez—Maduro's former vice president and U.S.-sanctioned figure—sworn in by Venezuela's Supreme Court. While the Trump administration has praised her for releasing hundreds of prisoners, restarting oil flows, and easing ties like resumed American Airlines flights to Caracas, critics including Scott argue 400 to 700 detainees remain and true democracy is stalled.

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Standing outside the Senate, Florida Senator Rick Scott called interim leader Delcy Rodríguez 'despicable' and the head of a cartel, demanding an end to oppression in Venezuela.

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On March 5, 2026, chavistas gathered online and at Cuartel 4F in Caracas to honor the 13th anniversary of Chávez's 2013 death from cancer, praising his social missions that cut poverty from 50% to 27% using oil wealth. Admirers shared his anti-imperialism quotes and UN 'devil' speech against Bush, while critics called him a dictator who eroded institutions and set up economic woes. The tributes come two months after U.S. forces captured successor Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, leaving Venezuela in a shaky transition.

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Supporters laid flowers at Hugo Chávez's Caracas mausoleum, portraits of the beret-wearing leader shining beside Simón Bolívar's, as they reaffirmed his revolutionary fire.

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Machado told Piers Morgan she backs the U.S.-designed three-phase plan under interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, who is dismantling repressive structures after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in January 2026. With sanctions lifted and political prisoners freed, the focus now turns to stabilizing security and the economy before elections. Machado dismissed frustrations over the setup, emphasizing her opposition's past landslide wins and readiness to compete fairly, as supporters rally behind her pragmatic vision for democracy.

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In a candid interview, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado declared she's prepared to lead Venezuela once free elections arrive, standing firm amid the nation's shaky transition.

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On March 21, 2026, at the CELAC summit in Bogotá, Colombia, Lula criticized powerful countries for actions like the U.S. blockade on Cuba, claims against Venezuela's Maduro, and strikes on Iran starting February 28. He likened the Iran conflict to past false pretexts like Iraq's weapons and questioned the UN's failure to represent the Global South. Colombian President Petro agreed on the UN's impotence, as Lula's words resonated online amid the Iran war's fourth week.

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Standing before Latin American and African leaders, Brazil's President Lula declared developing nations 'no longer colonies' tired of foreign meddling.

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On April 14, Xi and Sheikh Khaled discussed expanding cooperation in energy, trade, technology, and more, signing 24 agreements to strengthen economic bonds. Xi proposed a four-point plan for regional peace, stressing sovereignty, UN-centered law, and balanced development while sharing views on issues like Strait of Hormuz blockades. Social media rumors of a protocol breach over Iran ties circulated via unverified Arabic posts and video clips, but official reports from China and UAE confirm only praise for bilateral relations, with no evidence of reprimands.

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In Beijing's Great Hall of the People, China's President Xi Jinping welcomed Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled, extending a hand for deeper partnership as Middle East uncertainties loomed.

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The albarrana tower at Castillo de Escalona in Toledo province collapsed around 10:30 a.m. on March 14, 2026, after heavy rains weakened its structure with water buildup. Mayor Álvaro Gutiérrez Prieto called it a miracle that no one was hurt, as 80 tourists waited nearby for the 11 a.m. opening. The castle, newly opened to the public last year after centuries as private property, now faces a full safety audit while officials clear debris and vow to preserve the rest.

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A 500-year-old tower suddenly crumbled in a dust cloud, just 30 minutes before tourists were due to arrive at the historic castle.

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In Sunday's presidential runoff, right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre,' holds a razor-thin edge over leftist Senator Iván Cepeda at 49.66% to 48.70% with 99.99% of votes tallied—a gap of just 250,830 votes. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro refused to accept the preliminary results, alleging software issues and demanding a recount during official scrutiny, which could take days. De la Espriella campaigned on tough security measures and U.S. ties, drawing praise from American officials, while Cepeda pushed social reforms; both sides urged peace as judges review the count ahead of the August 7 handover.

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With fireworks lighting up Colombian streets, Abelardo de la Espriella's supporters celebrated a narrow lead, while President Petro called for calm and a full recount.

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In Sunday's presidential runoff, right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre,' holds a razor-thin edge over leftist Senator Iván Cepeda at 49.66% to 48.70% with 99.99% of votes tallied—a gap of just 250,830 votes. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro refused to accept the preliminary results, alleging software issues and demanding a recount during official scrutiny, which could take days. De la Espriella campaigned on tough security measures and U.S. ties, drawing praise from American officials, while Cepeda pushed social reforms; both sides urged peace as judges review the count ahead of the August 7 handover.

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With fireworks lighting up Colombian streets, Abelardo de la Espriella's supporters celebrated a narrow lead, while President Petro called for calm and a full recount.

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