2025-09-09: Venezuela Roundup

So far today: 2025-09-09 7:37pm GMT

latintimes (2025-09-08). Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Posts Photo of Her Bed: The Internet Says It's a Big Sign. latintimes.com Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado set off a wave of speculation this week after posting a seemingly simple photo of her bed. The image, showing a turquoise pillow embroidered with the words "Todo va a estar bien" (everything will be fine), has been interpreted by supporters as a powerful political message in a country facing deep uncertainty.

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-09-08). DOJ Board Says Millions of Immigrants Can Be Jailed During Removal Proceedings. truthout.org Last week, the Department of Justice's Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that people who enter the country without authorization must be detained throughout their removal proceedings, a process that can take years. The decision stems from the case of Jonathan Javier Yajure Hurtado, a Venezuelan citizen who entered the United States in 2022. In 2024, he was granted Temporary Protected Status… |

latintimes (2025-09-08). Trump Officials Mull Terrorist Label for Venezuelan Security Agency Accused of Political Repression. latintimes.com Amnesty International identified the DGCIM as one of the main state agencies responsible for enforced disappearances in Venezuela in a damning report back in July…

latintimes (2025-09-08). Iran Backs Venezuela's Sovereignty 'in the Face of U.S. Bullying', Calls on South American Countries to 'Take a Firm Stance'. latintimes.com "Threatening to use force against other independent developing nations is a clear violation of the UN Charter and a serious threat to international peace and security," said Iran's Foreign Affairs Ministry…

latintimes (2025-09-08). Brazil's Lula Criticizes U.S. Military Deployment in the Caribbean: 'Not Compatible With the Region's Commitment to Peace'. latintimes.com His remarks come amid the deployment of U.S. military assets near Venezuela, including eight missile-equipped ships and a nuclear-powered submarine…

latintimes (2025-09-08). U.S. Aircraft Take Part in Guyana's Presidential Inauguration Amid Tensions With Neighboring Venezuela. latintimes.com President Ali expressed support for U.S. military deployments off Venezuela's coast last week, arguing they strengthen regional security…

Connor Echols (2025-09-08). Why is Congress MIA on looming Venezuela war? responsiblestatecraft.org Military tensions in the southern Caribbean have rapidly grown following President Trump's decision to launch an airstrike on a boat allegedly smuggling drugs near Venezuela. As the U.S.

latintimes (2025-09-08). Venezuelans On Hunger Strike at International Criminal Court Demanding Justice for Maduro's Crimes. latintimes.com Venezuelan activists have spent a week on hunger strike outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague, demanding justice for Maduro's crimes, the release of all political prisoners, and faster ICC action as U.S.—Venezuela tensions and economic collapse intensify.

latintimes (2025-09-08). Influencer Lola Doll Shot Multiple Times in Guyana, Remains in Critical Condition. latintimes.com Lola Doll, a well-known influencer and singer in Guyana whose real name is Lolita Callender, is fighting for her life after being shot several times outside her home in East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

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