Overall Highlights

• The U.S. has confirmed the release of all its citizens detained in Venezuela, signaling a potential thaw in relations.
• Copa Airlines has resumed ticket sales between the U.S. and Venezuela, indicating a reopening of travel links.
• Venezuela’s government is proposing a law for political amnesty, reflecting ongoing internal political reforms.
• The U.S. has eased sanctions on Venezuelan oil, which could impact the country’s economic recovery efforts.
• Both Venezuelan and U.S. perspectives highlight a complex relationship marked by recent diplomatic gestures.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• The Venezuelan government announced a new amnesty law for political prisoners, aiming to improve its international image.
• Delcy Rodríguez emphasized the closure of El Helicoide, a facility criticized for human rights abuses, as part of reform efforts.
• Reports indicate the return of 309 Venezuelan migrants from the U.S., showcasing ongoing migration issues and repatriation efforts.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The U.S. government confirmed that all detained citizens in Venezuela have been released, which may improve bilateral relations.
• Recent articles highlight the easing of sanctions on Venezuelan oil, suggesting a shift in U.S. policy towards engagement.
• U.S. outlets report on the implications of lifting sanctions, including potential investments in the Venezuelan oil sector.

Sources

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

1. [es-VE] “Colombia no es Venezuela, ni Petro es Maduro”: Roy Barreras busca conquistar el voto de la izquierda - Semana.com (1/31/2026)
2. [es-VE] Estados Unidos confirma que todos sus ciudadanos presos en Venezuela han sido liberados - Aristegui Noticias (1/31/2026)
3. [es-VE] Copa Airlines reanudó las ventas de boletos entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela - El Diario Venezuela (1/31/2026)
4. [es-VE] Estados Unidos confirmó liberación de todos sus ciudadanos detenidos en Venezuela - El Nacional (1/31/2026)
5. [es-VE] Régimen chavista. Detenidos en Venezuela: Estados Unidos confirmó que liberaron a todos sus ciudadanos presos - La Voz del Interior (1/31/2026)
6. [es-VE] Delcy Rodríguez anunció una ley de amnistía para presos políticos en Venezuela y el cierre de El Helicoide, la “cámara de tortura” de Maduro y Chávez - El Cronista (1/31/2026)
7. [es-VE] Llegan a Venezuela 309 migrantes en un vuelo de repatriación desde Estados Unidos - ELHERALDO.CO (1/31/2026)
8. [es-VE] Estados Unidos anuncia la excarcelación de todos sus ciudadanos presos en Venezuela - El Mundo (1/31/2026)
9. [es-VE] Estados Unidos confirma la liberación de todos sus ciudadanos detenidos en Venezuela - ELTIEMPO.COM (1/30/2026)
10. [es-VE] Copa Airlines restablece la venta de boletos entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela - El Nacional (1/30/2026)
11. [en-US] Key facts: U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela Oil; Eni Pursues Renewables in Albania - TradingView (1/31/2026)
12. [en-US] Trump removes some Venezuelan oil sanctions - AOL.com (1/31/2026)
13. [en-US] U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil and air services - tmv.in (1/31/2026)
14. [en-US] Hegseth Touts Deterrent Effect Of Venezuela Raid During First 2026 Cabinet Meeting - Eurasia Review (1/30/2026)
15. [en-US] Trump removes some Venezuelan oil sanctions - The Hill (1/30/2026)
16. [en-US] Venezuela Approves Pro-Business Oil Reform as Trump Issues New Sanctions Waiver - Venezuelanalysis (1/30/2026)
17. [en-US] How two big changes make Venezuelan oil more open to US investors - Straight Arrow News - SAN (1/30/2026)
18. [en-US] US lifts some sanctions on Venezuelan oil - The Hill (1/30/2026)
19. [en-US] Venezuelan Reform Law Promises Oil Sector Privatisation Amid US Sanctions Easing - India News Network (1/30/2026)
20. [en-US] FAA Removes Caribbean NOTAMs, Including Venezuela Advisory - AVweb (1/30/2026)