Overall Highlights

• Thousands of Venezuelans are demanding the release of Nicolás Maduro one month after his capture, indicating significant public support for his leadership.
• The U.S. has eased sanctions on Venezuelan oil, allowing for the sale of diluents and returning $500 million from oil sale funds, which may impact the Venezuelan economy positively.
• Venezuelan officials claim the country remains calm despite external pressures and assert the need for respect between the U.S. and Venezuela.
• There are conflicting narratives regarding the political stability in Venezuela, with U.S. sources highlighting economic changes while Venezuelan sources emphasize public unrest and support for Maduro.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• There is a national outcry for the freedom of President Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, reflecting strong public sentiment in support of the current government.
• Delcy Rodríguez, acting president, claims Venezuela is calm and resilient despite U.S. aggression and Maduro’s capture, asserting the need for mutual respect between nations.
• Thousands of Venezuelans participated in marches demanding Maduro’s release, showcasing widespread public support for his leadership.
• Venezuelan media emphasizes the narrative of a united front against U.S. intervention and the importance of national sovereignty.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The U.S. Treasury has authorized sanctions relief for the sale of diluents to Venezuela, indicating a shift in policy towards engagement with the Venezuelan oil sector.
• Reports indicate that the U.S. has returned $500 million in oil sale funds to Venezuela, which could help stabilize the Venezuelan economy.
• U.S. sources highlight the recent protests in Venezuela as evidence of public discontent with Maduro’s regime, contrasting with the Venezuelan portrayal of stability and support.
• There are discussions in the U.S. about a thaw in relations with Venezuela, particularly following a meeting between Colombian President Petro and former President Trump, focusing on sanctions and energy.

Sources

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

1. [es-VE] Venezuela tiene un clamor nacional: La libertad del presidente Maduro y Cilia Flores - DiarioVea (2/4/2026)
2. [es-VE] A un mes de la captura de Maduro, presidenta (E), asegura que EE. UU. y Venezuela deben respetarse - El Informador Venezuela (2/4/2026)
3. [es-VE] Delcy Rodríguez reivindica su mandato en Venezuela tras un mes desde la captura de Maduro - Europa Press (2/4/2026)
4. [es-VE] Delcy Rodríguez dice que Venezuela está en calma tras un mes de ataque de EE.UU. y captura de Maduro - Noticias Caracol (2/4/2026)
5. [es-VE] Miles en Venezuela exigen la liberación de Maduro a un mes de su captura - Excélsior (2/4/2026)
6. [es-VE] A un mes de la agresión, Venezuela “está en paz” y pide la liberación de Maduro - La Jornada (2/4/2026)
7. [es-VE] La Venezuela sin Maduro es de apertura económica y desafío al miedo - La Razón (2/4/2026)
8. [es-VE] A un mes de la captura de Nicolás Maduro: Cuatro cambios ocurridos en Venezuela tras su detención - univision.com (2/4/2026)
9. [es-VE] Puntos clave del encuentro entre Petro y Trump: Venezuela, sanciones y energía - PanAm Post (2/4/2026)
10. [es-VE] Laura Dogu: “Estados Unidos trabajará por una Venezuela democrática y próspera” - La Estrella de Panamá (2/4/2026)
11. [en-US] US Treasury gives sanctions relief for US-origin diluent sales to Venezuela - Quantum Commodity Intelligence (2/4/2026)
12. [en-US] U.S. Returns $500 Million in Oil Sale Funds to Venezuela - Devdiscourse (2/4/2026)
13. [en-US] Thousands of Venezuelans march to demand Maduro’s release - Gulf News (2/4/2026)
14. [en-US] Market Sovereignty and Executive Power: The Venezuela Case - Modern Diplomacy (2/4/2026)
15. [en-US] Behind Trump’s colonial assault on Venezuela - Green Left (2/4/2026)
16. [en-US] US authorises US diluent supply to Venezuela oil sector - The Straits Times (2/3/2026)
17. [en-US] Petro and Trump signal thaw after closed-door White House meeting amid talks on drugs, sanctions and Venezuela - MercoPress (2/3/2026)
18. [en-US] OFAC Authorizes Transactions Involving Venezuelan Origin Oil: What Companies Need to Know - JD Supra (2/3/2026)
19. [en-US] United States Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Furthering President Trump’s Vision of US Companies Reviving the Long-Inaccessible Industry - The National Law Review (2/3/2026)
20. [en-US] More Trickle than Gusher: OFAC’s New Rules do Not Quite Signal New Venezuelan Oil Rush - JD Supra (2/3/2026)