An influential unofficial adviser to the Trump administration who shaped U.S. policy toward Venezuela and negotiated multimillion-dollar deals to exploit the OPEC state's resources has left his position as of July 31, 2026. The adviser had wielded significant influence despite lacking an official title.
Venezuela's foreign minister formally notified the UN of the country's irrevocable withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. Venezuela cited alleged bias as justification for the decision.
Venezuela announced plans to exit the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias and disproportionately targeting certain nations. The move aligns Venezuela with the Trump administration's stated opposition to the ICC.