Overall Highlights

• Venezuela is reportedly halting oil supplies to Cuba, indicating a shift in its foreign relations and economic strategy.
• Marco Rubio emphasizes progress in Venezuela and the U.S. government’s non-military approach to the situation.
• The U.S. has returned a seized tanker to Venezuela, reflecting ongoing complexities in sanctions enforcement and diplomatic relations.
• There is a significant debate in Venezuela regarding the potential trial of Nicolás Maduro, with differing opinions among political leaders.
• The U.S. is considering lifting sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector, which could impact the country’s economic revival.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• Venezuela has stopped supplying oil to Cuba, which previously received significant daily shipments from Maduro’s government.
• Edgar Ramírez expresses concern over the political situation following Maduro’s detention, calling for the release of political prisoners.
• Political leaders like María Corina Machado criticize proposals to judge Maduro in Venezuela, indicating a divide in the opposition’s strategy.
• Petro’s comments on not excluding Maduro from potential legal proceedings have sparked controversy among Venezuelan politicians.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• Marco Rubio testifies before Congress, asserting that Venezuela is making progress and that the U.S. does not plan to use military force.
• The U.S. has returned the seized tanker Sophia to Venezuela, highlighting the complexities of sanctions and enforcement.
• Reports indicate that the U.S. may lift sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector, which could facilitate economic recovery.
• Rubio states that Venezuela will need to submit a monthly budget to the White House, indicating increased oversight of its economic activities.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [es-VE] Venezuela deja de ‘surtir’ a Cuba: ¿Cuántos barriles de petróleo mandaba Maduro a la isla al día? - El Financiero (1/29/2026)
2. [es-VE] Marco Rubio destaca los avances en Venezuela y dice que Estados Unidos no planea más uso de la fuerza - El Economista (1/29/2026)
3. [es-VE] Edgar Ramírez tras la detención de Maduro: “Estamos entrando a un terreno desconocido”; pide liberar a presos políticos - El Universal (1/29/2026)
4. [es-VE] Estados Unidos reveló detalles sobre la forma en la que controla el dinero del petróleo venezolano - Infobae (1/29/2026)
5. [es-VE] El presidente Donald Trump no anunció que Venezuela será el estado 51 de Estados Unidos - Animal Politico (1/29/2026)
6. [es-VE] Petro salió al paso a críticas de María Corina Machado por propuesta de juzgar a Nicolás Maduro en Venezuela: “Lo mejor es no excluir” - Infobae (1/29/2026)
7. [es-VE] Marco Rubio defiende ante el Congreso decisión de capturar a Nicolás Maduro, dice que hay progreso en Venezuela - abc7.com (1/29/2026)
8. [es-VE] Machado critica a Petro por exigir que Maduro sea juzgado en Venezuela - Vistazo (1/28/2026)
9. [es-VE] ¿Qué dejó la comparecencia de Marco Rubio ante el Senado de EE. UU. sobre la situación de Venezuela tras la captura de Maduro? - NTN24 (1/28/2026)
10. [es-VE] Machado contradice a Petro y descarta juicio a Maduro en Venezuela - La Silla Vacía (1/28/2026)
11. [en-US] Venezuelans eye economic revival with hoped-for oil resurgence - Digital Journal (1/29/2026)
12. [en-US] US Returns Seized Venezuelan Tanker Sophia Amid Sanctions Enforcement - Букви (1/29/2026)
13. [en-US] Trump Live Updates: Rubio Testifies on Venezuela, President Threatens Iran - The New York Times (1/29/2026)
14. [en-US] Key facts: U.S. to Lift Sanctions on Venezuela’s Energy Sector; Kazakhstan Minister Praises Eni’s Arbitration Outcome - TradingView (1/29/2026)
15. [en-US] Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House - The New York Times (1/29/2026)
16. [en-US] Press Release: Kaine Questions Secretary Rubio on U.S. Policy in Venezuela During Senate Hearing - Quiver Quantitative (1/29/2026)
17. [en-US] Press Release: Duckworth Critiques Secretary Rubio on U.S. Policy Towards Venezuela During Senate Hearing - Quiver Quantitative (1/29/2026)
18. [en-US] Russia Welcomes Release of Sailors After U.S. Tanker Seizure Tied to Venezuela Sanctions - latintimes.com (1/28/2026)
19. [en-US] Rubio: Venezuela making progress; US not planning more use of force - Baird Maritime (1/28/2026)
20. [en-US] US returns seized tanker M/T Sophia to Venezuela - jpost.com (1/28/2026)