CARACAS, January 9 — Venezuela yesterday began releasing a “large number” of political prisoners, including several foreigners, in an apparent concession to the United States after its ouster of ruler Nicolas Maduro. The releases are the first since Maduro’s former deputy Delcy Rodriguez took over,»»»

Chinese independent refiners are expected to switch to heavy crude from sources including Iran in coming months to replace Venezuelan shipments halted since the U.S. removed the country’s president, traders and analysts said. Caracas and Washington agreed to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezue»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jan 8) he expected the United States to run Venezuela and tap into its oil reserves for years after toppling Nicolas Maduro. Trump told the New York Times "only time will tell" how long the US would demand direct oversight of the South Americ»»»