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Venezuela Political Transition

US forces removed Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, leaving an interim government led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

Where it stands

The interim government is pursuing opposition talks without María Corina Machado while defending a deal granting the United States majority control of Venezuela's oil reserves.

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August 2026
Today
TodayVenezuela's interim president defended the US oil deal
Yesterday
YdayInterim president said oil deal would last 25 years
2 days ago
Aug 28 Trump announced US majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves
Aug 28Venezuelan opposition condemned reported US oil stake plans
3 days ago
Aug 27US pursued long-term access to Venezuelan oil reserves
Fri, Aug 14
Aug 14Interim government granted 131 prisoners alternative detention measures
Thu, Aug 6
Aug 6 Interim government and opposition began face-to-face transition talks
Tue, Aug 4
Aug 4US senators introduced resolution backing free Venezuelan elections
Sun, Aug 2
Aug 2Imprisoned Maduro voiced support for government-opposition talks
Sat, Aug 1
Aug 1Government and opposition began US-backed transition talks
July 2026
Fri, Jul 31
Jul 31Government and opposition prepared to launch transition talks
Sun, Jul 26
Jul 26Venezuela's main opposition leader rejected US-backed talks
Fri, Jul 24
Jul 24Trump said Venezuela was not ready for elections
Wed, Jul 15
Jul 15Interim government announced formal talks with opposition
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