Venezuelan government blocks return of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
The Venezuelan government, led by Delcy Rodriguez, continues to prevent opposition leader Maria Corina Machado from returning to the country. The U.S. administration is reportedly leveraging her status to exert diplomatic pressure on the Maduro regime, though the efficacy of these efforts remains uncertain amid ongoing political repression.
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US Seeks Immunity for Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodriguez in Florida Civil Case
The Trump administration has formally requested the U.S. Department of Justice to grant judicial immunity to Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in a Florida civil lawsuit, asserting head of state immunity. This represents a confirmed shift in U.S. diplomatic posture toward the Maduro administration, though the legal implications for the pending litigation remain uncertain. The move potentially complicates ongoing efforts to hold Venezuelan leadership accountable in U.S. courts.