- Associated Press reported on the situation in Venezuela on May 28, 2026.
- Officers in Venezuela were accused of plotting against Nicolas Maduro, while monitors tracked the status of political prisoners.
- The US appointed Mauricio Claver-Carone as special envoy for Latin America and charged him with narco-terrorism regarding Venezuela.
- María Corina Machado was established as a major political rival to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, amidst calls for a democratic transition through free and fair elections.
Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.
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Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Head of communications for opposition party, Claudia Macero, was active in Caracas.Sub-event
Talks between opposition and government blocs were held in Caracas.1 source
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María Corina Machado was established as a major political rival to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, amidst calls for a democratic transition through free and fair elections.Also in this story
- Donald Trump used Venezuela as a cautionary tale for policy, discussing its leadership during the rise of socialism and its role as a champion of freedom.
- María Corina Machado was established as a major political rival to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, amidst calls for a democratic transition through free and fair elections.
- Nicolás Maduro and María Corina Machado are involved in opposition talks regarding electoral council renewal.
- A new interim government in Venezuela is seeking to curry favor and has issued diplomatic protests.
Within Associated Press reported on the situation in Venezuela on May 28, 2026.
The entities involved
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María Corina Machado
Venezuelan politician and activist (born 1967)
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Nicolás Maduro
President of Venezuela 2013 to 2026
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Caracas
capital and largest city of Venezuela
Related events
- Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores are facing international allegations and political pressure, while the ideological roots of the Chavismo movement are traced back to Hugo Chávez.
- US forces are present in the capital, representing Trump's political interests, which are opposed by the Chavista movement.
- Jorge Rodriguez leads the acting national assembly in Venezuela, where talks are scheduled to take place at La Carlota in Caracas, with Dinorah Figuera arriving from Madrid.
- Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro, is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Manhattan.
- Negotiations begin in La Carlota, Caracas, involving opposition figures like Dinorah Figuera, while the acting president leads the government in Miraflores.