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A German entrepreneur sees opportunity in Venezuela's crisis

SocietyJanuary 10, 2026
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January 10, 2026

Venezuela launches talks with US to restore ties

January 9, 2026

US seizes Venezuela-linked Olina oil tanker in Caribbean

January 9, 2026

Venezuela begins releasing opposition figures

January 9, 2026

Brazil's Lula vetoes bill to reduce Bolsonaro's jail term

January 8, 2026

Venezuela says it will free 'important number' of prisoners

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Reports & Analysis

Protesters at the Branderburg Gate in Berlin hold up a large banner saying PEACE, in the colors of the Venezuelan flag

Majority of Germans condemn US intervention in Venezuela

Majority of Germans condemn US intervention in Venezuela

While rejection of the operation is strong, there is disagreement over how Germany should respond.
PoliticsJanuary 9, 202601:15 min
A middle-aged woman, a lawyer, hugs a relative of prisoners in front of El Rodeo jail in Caracas

Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners

Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners

Rights groups estimate that some 800 political prisoners are being held in Venezuelan jails.
Human RightsJanuary 9, 202601:48 min
A placard at a protest in Bogota reads "Gringos go home"

Colombians march against US aggression in South America

Colombians march against US aggression in South America

After the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Colombians told DW they fear their country may be next.
ConflictsJanuary 8, 202602:37 min
Oilfield workers hold a flag with the corporate logo of Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA on a drilling rig at an oil well operated by them

Is Venezuelan oil United States' main interest?

Is Venezuelan oil United States' main interest?

Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves. Many think Trump's main interest in Venezuela is access to oil.
BusinessJanuary 8, 202602:39 min
Military personnel remove their caps in honor of fellow soldiers killed in the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during the soldiers' funeral in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

What US attack says about Venezuela's military strength

What US attack says about Venezuela's military strength

US forces encountered little resistance from Venezuela's military when they captured Nicolas Maduro in a surprise raid.
ConflictsJanuary 8, 202601:42 min
A Colombian soldier stands guard at the border crossing with Venezuela in Cucuta

Colombia, Cuba and Mexico: Are these Trump's next targets?

Colombia, Cuba and Mexico: Are these Trump's next targets?

Following the attack on Venezuela, the US has been threatening other countries in the region. But they remain defiant.
PoliticsJanuary 7, 2026
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In the spotlight

Mercosur-logo is seen beside flags of member states

EU advances Mercosur South America trade deal despite strife

The deal will link Europe with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay for one of the world's largest free-trade zones.
TradeJanuary 9, 202603:13 min
Xi Jinping and Nicolas Maduro walk together with flags behind them during a diplomatic event in Beijing (September 1, 2015)

Maduro's downfall deals China new cards in US rivalry

China is "deeply shocked" by the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela, a notable Beijing ally in Latin America.
ConflictsJanuary 8, 2026
Vladimir Putin shaking hands with Nicolas Maduro in Moscow in front of flags

Why Russia has kept quiet over Maduro's ouster in Venezuela

Russia watched in silence as the US arrested Nicolas Maduro. What does the surprise attack mean for the war in Ukraine?
PoliticsJanuary 7, 2026
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Close-up of a person holding a Zepbound injection

Fake Ozempic, Zepbound booms despite serious health risks

Demand is so great for weight loss drugs, it's fueling trade in dangerous counterfeit products. What you need to know.
ScienceNovember 18, 2025
A lioness receives dental treatment from veterinarians of the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS at the former Zoo Lujan, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Stranded animals rescued from abandoned zoo in Argentina

Rescuers hope to move surviving big cats and bears to homes worldwide once their rehabilitation is complete.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 2, 202502:34 min
Chile Portillo Ski Hotel in the Andes

Chile: Step back in time at this stylish Andes ski hotel

Hotel Portillo opened in the 1940s and has maintained its charming look and feel to this very day.
TravelOctober 29, 202504:51 min