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Post-Maduro Venezuela: Mapping possible power scenarios

Post-Maduro Venezuela: Mapping possible power scenarios

Analysts say Washington is more likely to pursue negotiations with current leadership than push for immediate regime change

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Gustavo Petro says Trump planned military operation in Colombia
09.01.2026

Gustavo Petro says Trump planned military operation in Colombia

Colombian leader believes threat ‘frozen’ after phone call on Wednesday

Trump cancels 2nd wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation
09.01.2026

Trump cancels 2nd wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation

'However, all ships will stay in place for safety and security purposes,' says US president

Trump orders $200B in mortgage purchases to support housing market
09.01.2026

Trump orders $200B in mortgage purchases to support housing market

'This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,' US president says

Venezuela, Cuba hold ceremony to commemorate those killed in US attacks
09.01.2026

Venezuela, Cuba hold ceremony to commemorate those killed in US attacks

Tribute included military personnel, civilians Venezuela says were ‘victims of imperialist aggression’

Oil companies ‘to spend at least $100 billion’ in Venezuela: Trump
09.01.2026

Oil companies ‘to spend at least $100 billion’ in Venezuela: Trump

'The top 14 companies are coming here,' president says 1 day before meeting with oil executives at White House