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The U.S. State Department notified the New York court handling the case against Maduro that it has formally recognized Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, as the country's head of state. "The United States recognizes Delcy Rodríguez as the only head of state capable of acting on behalf of Venezuela," reads the letter sent by Michael Kozak, the State Department's Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, to U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. In the letter, Kozak clarified that the United States has not recognized Maduro as the Venezuelan head of state since January 23, 2019, and that "this lack of recognition continues to this day." The official added that the U.S. objective is to achieve "a gradual process that creates the conditions for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government" in Venezuela.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 5 km SSW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua

Protests in Chile's Valparaiso as President Kast delivers first speech to nation

US Interior Secretary to Fox News: Texas refinery and Venezuelan oil will help lower fuel prices

Trump: Today I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the FIRST new U.S. Oil Refinery in 50 YEARS in Brownsville, Texas. THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DEAL — THE BIGGEST IN U.S. HISTORY, A MASSIVE WIN for American Workers, Energy, and the GREAT People of South Texas. Thank you to our partners in India, and their largest privately held Energy Company, Reliance, for this tremendous Investment

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 6 km SSW of Argelia, Colombia

Reports place protest hotspots in municipalities such as Guanabacoa, Regla, Marianao, Centro Habana and Plaza

.@USMC F-35s, a @USNavy P-8, and a @usairforce KC-46 conducted a Joint Airpower Coastal Presence Patrol off the coast of Venezuela on March 6.  "Our persistent presence is a testament to our commitment to our partners in the region. We are always on watch.” - SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan

Elements of El Jardinero in the state of Zacatecas

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 16 km SW of Calingasta, Argentina

Venezuela released more political prisoners from the Zona 7 police detention center in the capital Caracas on March 7, with the freed people greeted by cheering supporters and family members

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 2 km SW of Río Bravo, Guatemala

Trump on Delcy Rodríguez: "I am pleased to say that this week we have formally recognized the Venezuelan government, in fact we have legally recognized them."

Trump on cartels: Many of the cartels have developed sophisticated military operations — highly sophisticated in some cases. They say they’re more powerful than the military in the country. We can’t have that. They’re cancer

A loud banging of pots and pans, accompanied by shouts of "Down with communism," took place in the Jesús María neighborhood of Havana, Cuba. The protests are beginning to spread to various parts of the capital and also to different areas in the interior of the country.

Nighttime protests have erupted in Havana, Cuba. Demonstrations against the government are being reported in several neighborhoods across the capital

More than 11,000 police officers will monitor the elections in Bogotá: protests and hotspots are on alert

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 62 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba

Delcy Rodríguez will visit Colombia on March 13 on her first international trip, according to AFP.

State Department: "This step will facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance political reconciliation in Venezuela."

Washington and Caracas agree to re-establish consular relations as ‘phased process’ begins toward democratic transition

Trump: Venezuela has been "stabilized" and the oil is on its way to Houston. "We have a wonderful person as their president-elect, Delcy Rodríguez; she and her staff have been doing a fantastic job working with us."

Delcy Rodríguez signs agreement with British oil company Shell

Ecuador expelled its diplomatic staff from Cuba and withdrew its ambassador from Havana

The United States has authorized American Airlines to resume flights to Venezuela. The ban on flights to Venezuela had been in place since 2019.

Delcy Rodríguez, acting president of Venezuela, speaking from Miraflores Palace: "We want the successful models of the Hydrocarbons Law to also be present in the mining sector. It is inspired by a win-win formula."

Venezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, meets with U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum

Delcy Rodríguez, the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job and working very well with the representatives of the United States. The oil is starting to flow, and the professionalism and dedication between our two countries is very good to see. —President Donald J. Trump

The President of the UAE received a phone call from the interim President of Venezuela, during which she affirmed her solidarity with the UAE following the Iranian attacks on its territory.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 70 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador