Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced plans to release political prisoners and transform a notorious detention center into a cultural hub, eliciting mixed reactions from the public amid a backdrop of government repression.
The Communist Caribbean island is in crisis as airlines cancel flights, hotels close and authorities furlough workers.
Several members of the country’s reformist movement—designed to change the Islamic Republic from within—have been arrested, including its leader.
The Trump administration, which has cut off flows of oil, can target money transfers, goods and flights off the island.
But using the same strategy the White House directed at Venezuela is seen as likely to spark retaliation by Tehran and a surge in oil prices.
