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Last update: 6 hours agoVenezuela-US Flashpoint: Trump posted a graphic on Truth Social depicting Venezuela as the “51st State” while he heads to Beijing, reviving a claim Venezuela’s interim leadership has repeatedly rejected. Diplomatic Backdrop: The same week, the U.S. and Venezuela keep edging back toward normal ties—United Airlines says it will restart nonstop Houston–Caracas flights Aug. 11 after a nine-year gap, following American’s earlier return. Regional Pressure: The Trump trip is also framed by the looming Iran crisis and energy leverage, with analysts warning he needs a “win” from Xi as court fights and the Iran war sap his leverage. Culture Meets Politics: In a viral optics moment, Marco Rubio wore a Nike “Venezuela” tracksuit on Air Force One that matched the outfit tied to Maduro’s capture—sparking “Maduromaxxing” memes. Ongoing Security Theme: Separately, U.S. prosecutors announced more Tren de Aragua charges, keeping Venezuela-linked crackdown headlines in the mix.
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