The program that kept nearly 1 million immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine and Sudan in the U.S. legally was renewed for 18 months.

Elio, a Venezuelan barber who arrived in Houston just five months ago, is one of the millions who left their homeland in search of a better life. For him, leaving Venezuela wasn’t just a choice—it was survival.

The United States on Friday imposed new sanctions on eight Venezuelan officials and increased to $25 million the reward it is offering for the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro on the day of his inauguration to a third term following a disputed election last year.

The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on contracts with 20 international free agents, including eight players from Venezuela, six from the Dominican Republic, four from Mexico and one player each from Colombia and Cuba.

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MIAMI (AP) — A former Green Beret accused of plotting an invasion of Venezuela in 2020 to try to overthrow Nicolás Maduro lashed out Friday at the CIA and FBI, claiming they sabotaged his efforts to oust the leftist leader. His lawyers asserted that he had the Trump administration’s support for the clandestine mission.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, when the ruling party-controlled congress hosts a swearing-in ceremony for President Nicolás Maduro, despite serious doubts about the validity of last year’s ...

The Houston Astros are betting on Mexican talent during the initial international signings, giving them a chance to shine in the big leagues in the future.

While the Astros didn’t sign Yordan Alvarez as an international free agent out of Cuba, the three-time All-Star has undoubtedly become the face of Cuban baseball in Houston. The club repeatedly taps into the baseball-rich island to find talent,

The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball for nearly a decade. Their success in international free agency has had a lot to do with that.

Left-handed hitter Kevin Alvarez, the No. 7 overall prospect in this year’s international class by MLB.com, was one of 20 free agents signed.

President Joe Biden on Friday extended Temporary Protected Status for immigrants living in the U.S. from some countries, including Venezuela, El Salvador and Ukraine. Biden's actions come 10 days before he leaves office, and could benefit about a million migrants who will be shielded from deportation for up to 18 months.