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

The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela also announced Friday that all American citizens detained in Venezuela have been released.

One month after abduction of Nicolas Maduro by US forces, Caracas has seen simultaneous pro-government and anti-government demonstrations.

A sweeping amnesty proposal, tests of censorship limits and opposition leaders emerging from hiding are fueling hopes for democratic changes. But skepticism abounds.

Thirty days after the U.S. captured then-President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains in turmoil. Many citizens are unsure about the current situation, with fears of further attacks and government repression.

U.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu has arrived in Caracas to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties

Feb 1 (Reuters) - More than 30 people in Venezuela considered to be "political prisoners" were released on Sunday, legal rights group Foro Penal said, as part of a prisoner release process that families have said is too slow.

Washington and Caracas have moved quickly to open Venezuela’s oil sector to U.S. investment. Ordinary Venezuelans will wait longer to feel any benefit.

Venezuela acting President Delcy Rodríguez appointed longtime ally Félix Plasencia as her representative in the US.