The U.S. eased sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector on Friday, issuing two general licenses that allow global energy companies to operate oil and gas projects in the OPEC member and for other companies to negotiate contracts to bring in fresh investments.

The South American country has natural gas that could be extracted and exported quickly, but U.S. sanctions, which are now being eased, have stymied development.

A shipment from the United States of medicine and medical supplies arrived in Venezuela on Friday, reflecting a new spirit of cooperation between the two countries following the stunning capture last month of then-President Nicolás Maduro.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright toured oil producing facilities in Venezuela with its acting president Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration moves to control sales of the country’s oil.

A month after Maduro's ousting, Venezuela's interim leader walks a tightrope between U.S. demands and Chavista hardliners expectations.

Venezuela’s ruling party lawmakers have debated an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of people held for political reasons.

The ship is set to arrive in Providence, Rhode Island.

Nicolás Maduro is still the legitimate leader of Venezuela, the country's acting president said in an exclusive interview with NBC News.“I can tell you President Nicolás Maduro is the legitimate president.

Democrats in Congress have questioned the transparency and legality of depositing Venezuela oil revenue in Qatar.