The Trump administration had canceled Chevron’s license soon after taking office, charging the Maduro government was slow to take back deported Venezuelans.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to grant new authorizations to key partners of Venezuela's state-run PDVSA, starting with Chevron , which would allow them to operate with limitations in the sanctioned OPEC nation and swap oil,

Advocates of the move have warned that China would gain ground in the region as U.S. companies pull back.

Some of the Venezuelans detained in El Salvador's notorious Cecot prison have alleged physical assault, sexual abuse and torture.

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said on Thursday he may initiate disciplinary proceedings against Justice Department lawyers for their conduct in a lawsuit brought by Venezuelans challenging their removal to a Salvadoran prison in March.

Wilbert Castañeda suffered traumatic brain injuries in the Navy, which “led him to make a bad decision” to go to Venezuela, his brother said.

U.S. District Judge Boasberg weighs new allegations in the Trump administration's immigration case after blocking the administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is discussing authorizations to key partners of Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA, starting with Chevron , which would allow them to operate with limitations in the sanctioned OPEC country,