Maduro's expected presence in Argentina had caused a stir, with civil organizations filing a complaint against the Venezuelan leader for human rights abuses, and some opposition politicians demanding he be arrested on arrival.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20230124-brazil-s-lula-goes-to-argentina-to-rebuild-bridges-in-first-foreign-trip

Maduro's territorial claims to Guyana may have finally pushed Exxon below $100, which is my buying zone for the stock.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4657066-ignore-maduro-threat-exxon-mobil-buy-under-100-rating-upgrade?source=feed_all_articles

The prisoner swap comes after the United States agreed in October to ease oil and gas sanctions against Maduro's government after it struck a deal with the opposition to hold an election.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-venezuela-swap-prisoners-tensions-ease-4002911?cid=cna_flip_070214

Under Bolsonaro, Brazil was one of fifty countries that recognised Maduro's main opponent, Juan Guaido, as interim president of the country.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/brazils-lula-sacks-army-commander-after-anti-government-riots-3223271?cid=cna_flip_070214