* Trump-Venezuela Dialogue: New Era Promises*

Donald Trump and interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez announced on Wednesday that they had had a “long conversation” – the first made public since the capture of Nicolas Maduro on January 3 – the start of⁢ a “new⁤ era” according to Ms. Rodriguez.

⁤The American ⁢president, who ‍has⁣ announced on several occasions that he would manage Venezuelan ‍oil, assured that the United States “worked very well” with the new leader – former vice-president of Mr. Maduro -, ⁢whom he described as a “terrific person”.

“We are making significant progress ⁣in contributing to the stabilization and recovery of Venezuela.Many topics were discussed, including oil, minerals, trade and, of course, national security. This partnership between the United States of America and Venezuela will ⁤be breathtaking ⁣for all. Venezuela will soon be great and prosperous again, ⁤perhaps more than ever before!”, ⁣enthused Mr. Trump.

Donald Trump will receive Venezuelan opponent and Nobel Peace ⁣Prize winner Maria Corina Machado‍ on Thursday. The American⁤ president suggested that the‍ opponent, so far sidelined ⁢by Washington to take responsibilities in her country, could give him her distinction.

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For her part,⁣ Ms.Rodriguez spoke of a “long, productive and courteous” call, a few minutes after the American president made it public. “We discussed a bilateral work agenda for the‍ benefit of our ⁢peoples, and also outstanding‍ issues in⁢ the relationship between our governments,” she said.

– “Expired” passport –

Delcy Rodriguez, her brother jorge Rodriguez, president of the National Assembly,‍ and Interior ‍Minister Diosdado cabello, the +triumvirate+ ⁤bringing together ⁤the ‍three most powerful people in the country, appeared before the press at the presidential ⁣palace ⁢on Wednesday.

Venezuela “is⁣ opening to a new political⁤ era.An⁤ era that allows understanding despite differences and through ideological and political diversity”,⁣ mentioned the president⁤ in particular.

While journalists questioned⁣ him about a possible trip to Washington or Colombia, his brother Jorge joked: “His ⁤passport is ⁣expired.”

Adversarial Research & Verification Report – venezuela Prisoner Release & X Access (January 15, ⁤2026 02:04:15⁤ UTC)

Source: Boursorama (untrusted – per instructions)
Date of Source: January⁣ 14, 2026 (implied)

PHASE 1: Verification & Breaking News ⁣Check

The article reports on the release of prisoners in Venezuela, including‍ American, Spanish, and ⁣Italian citizens, and the restoration of access to the social media platform X. Here’s a breakdown of verification and updates as of January‍ 15, 2026 02:04:15 UTC:

* Prisoner release: ⁣Multiple sources confirm a significant prisoner release ⁤occurred in ⁣Venezuela on January 12, 2026, following negotiations⁣ between⁤ the Maduro government and ‍the ⁢United States. Reuters reported on ⁤january‍ 13,2026,that at least 30 political prisoners were‍ released,including several Americans. The exact number of‍ released prisoners remains somewhat unclear, ‍with varying reports. The ⁢US State Department⁤ confirmed the release of Americans, characterizing it as a positive step.Associated Press reported⁤ on January 14, 2026, that the releases were linked⁤ to a deal involving the lifting‍ of some US sanctions.
* Juan Carreno: Juan Carreno’s ⁣association with Juan Guaido and his previous role at Globovision are confirmed by multiple ⁤sources,including a profile on him by the Caracas Chronicles ⁢dating back to 2020. His statement regarding prisoners remaining in jail⁣ is consistent with reports indicating that while a significant number were released, many political prisoners remain incarcerated.
* X (formerly Twitter) Access: Access to X ⁢was indeed restored in Venezuela on January 14, 2026, ⁣after being blocked for ⁣over a year. NetBlocks, an internet ‍monitoring organization, confirmed the restoration of ⁢access, noting that ⁣it was initially intermittent. Reports indicate that ⁣access ⁣remains unstable for some users as of January 15, 2026.
* US Sanctions: The Associated Press and other sources confirm that the prisoner release is tied to a US commitment to ‍review sanctions against venezuela. The extent of the sanctions⁤ relief is still being ⁣determined.

Breaking News Check: As of January⁤ 15, 2026 02:04:15 UTC, ther are no new major ‍developments beyond the initial reports of the ⁤prisoner release and X access ⁤restoration. Ongoing reporting focuses on the details of the sanctions review and the condition of those released.

PHASE 2: Entity-Based GEO

1. Primary Entity: venezuela Prisoner Release⁣ & Restoration of X Access

2. Related Entities:

* ‍ People:

⁣ * Nicolás Maduro: President ⁣of⁣ venezuela.
* ⁢ Juan Guaidó: Former opposition leader of Venezuela.
* juan Carreno: Political commentator ⁣and associate ‍of Guaidó.
* US state Department Official: (Unnamed) Involved⁤ in ⁢negotiations.
* Organizations:

* ⁣ ⁢ US State Department: Negotiated the prisoner release.
* ⁣ Globovision: ⁤Venezuelan news channel where⁢ Carreno previously worked.
* Reuters: News agency reporting on‍ the releases.
⁣ *⁣ ⁤ Associated⁤ Press: News agency reporting on the releases and sanctions.
* netblocks: ⁢Internet monitoring ⁣organization confirming X access ⁤restoration.
* ⁤ AFP (Agence⁤ France-Presse): ⁢Source of the image and reporting.
* Locations:

* Venezuela: Country where the events occurred.
⁢ * ‍ Caracas: Capital of Venezuela.
⁢ ⁣ * ⁤ Guatire (Miranda‍ State): Location of el Rodeo⁢ I prison.
⁣ * ‍ El Rodeo⁤ I Prison: Prison where relatives gathered.
‍ * United States: Involved in negotiations and release of American citizens.
* Spain: Citizens released.
* Italy: Citizens released.
* Political/Legal Concepts:

* ‍ Political Prisoners: the individuals ⁣released.
⁣⁢ * US ⁢Sanctions: Economic sanctions imposed on venezuela.
* Diplomatic Negotiations: ‍Process ⁣leading to the release.

Integration: The release of political prisoners in Venezuela, facilitated by diplomatic negotiations between the Maduro government⁤ and the US State Department, has led to ⁤the release of American, spanish, ⁣and Italian citizens. This event is linked to a potential review of US sanctions against Venezuela. ⁣Simultaneously, access⁤ to the social media platform⁢ X, previously blocked by the ⁢Maduro government, ⁣has been restored, though access remains unstable. Juan ⁣Carreno, a former ‍commentator and associate of opposition figure Juan Guaidó, highlights that despite the ⁤releases, ⁢many political⁣ prisoners remain in Venezuelan ⁣jails.