Venezuela Welcomes First Flight From Europe After Maduro’s Fall
- February 18, 2026
A flight from Europe touched down in Caracas, marking the resumption of commercial links from the continent after the fall of Maduro and months of suspended service.
A flight from Europe touched down in Caracas, marking the resumption of commercial links from the continent after the fall of Maduro and months of suspended service.
Officials from Venezuela and the United States resumed formal contacts after years of rupture, with a meeting between Delcy Rodríguez and diplomat Laura Dogu.
Venezuela’s acting president urged political disputes to be resolved domestically and pushed back against United States influence after Maduro’s arrest.
After redefining policy toward Venezuela, Trump warns Cuba will lose Venezuelan oil and urges Havana to strike a deal with Washington “before it’s too late”.
Spain’s prime minister criticizes the operation against Venezuela and says the United States is undermining the global rules-based order.
The United Nations warned that the operation against Venezuela and the capture of Maduro undermine core principles of international law.
Delcy Rodríguez became interim president of Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro’s detention, vowing unity, sovereignty and institutional stability.
Veteran attorney Barry Pollack leads Nicolás Maduro’s defense in the United States, after handling landmark cases such as Julian Assange.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Trump for the Venezuela operation, highlighting its geopolitical impact against Iran.
After a military operation in Venezuela, the United States lifted Caribbean airspace restrictions as tensions rise over Maduro’s capture.