Maduro Returns to U.S. Court—New Indictment Alleges a State-Directed Torture System
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October 15, 2026
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores return to Manhattan federal court to answer an added charge alleging they conspired to direct a system that tortured political opponents and Americans.
Trump Says U.S. Secured 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Oil—But No Deal Has Been Shown
August 28, 2026
President Donald Trump says the United States now has majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. The announcement is enormous—but the fields, companies, legal structure and timeline remain undisclosed.