The country has restored diplomatic relations with Brazil after its interruption during former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's administration; the reestablishment of relations was promised by Brazilian President Lula during his 2022 campaign

The United States is reportedly preparing to establish a permanent CIA presence in Venezuela, part of a broader US strategy to influence the country’s political transition

President Maduro was arrested and deported by US-backed forces after heavy airstrikes, raising deep uncertainty over political succession, military loyalty, and the future of chavismo

The US has carried out a CIA drone strike on a port in Venezuela to hit Tren de Aragua drug logistics, marking an escalation of pressure on Maduro, with no casualties

The increase in Caracas bus fares has been formalized; adjustments follow requests from the transportation sector, asking to adhere to official exchange rates of the Central Bank, citing rising operating costs, shortage of spare parts and inflation