Nicolas Maduro
GOP Rep. Salazar Slams Laura Loomer Over Venezuela Stance: 'Why Are You Defending A Terrorist Dictator?'
Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar slammed MAGA activist Laura Loomer after the latter claimed the lawmaker advocated for "illegal aliens from Venezuela to stay in the United States" and called for "US intervention and full blown regime change in Venezuela, home to the worlds' largest oil reserves and rare earth mineral reserves."
Maduro's Second In Command Insults Marco Rubio: 'Impossible To Get a More Imbecilic Secretary of State'
Diosdado Cabello, the Venezuelan regime's second-in-command, slammed Marco Rubio, saying it is "impossible to get a more imbecilic" Secretary of State in the history of the U.S.
Maduro Reportedly Reluctant To Leave Power Because He Doesn't Believe He Would Get Lasting Amnesty
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is reluctant to agree to any deal to leave power because he doesn't believe he would get lasting amnesty, according to a new report
Venezuelan Regime Reportedly Believes U.S. Military Threats Are a Bluff And Maduro Can Only Be Ousted With Troops On The Ground
Most of the Venezuelan regime believes the U.S.'s military campaign off its coast is a bluff and authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro could only be ousted with troops on the ground, according to a new report.
Maduro Touts Stronger China and Russia Relations as U.S. Maintains Military Pressure in the Caribbean: 'This Moment Has Strengthened Our Partnership'
He also shared a letter sent by Vladimir Putin in which he reaffirmed Moscow's support and expressed confidence that Venezuela would "overcome all tests with dignity"
Maduro's Eagerness For Dialogue With Trump is Nothing But a 'Charade,' Analyst Claims: 'He's Willing To Talk, But Not To Negotiate'
A political analyst who closely follows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela claimed that the latter's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, might claim he is eager to engage with Donald Trump, but he won't negotiate.
U.S. Officials Reportedly Believe It Will Be Hard To Convince Maduro To Leave Power Because He Could Be Executed By Cuban Handlers
U.S. officials dealing with the military pressure campaign against Venezuela believe it is hard to convince authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro to leave power because he could be executed by Cuban handlers, according to a new report
Paranoia Dominates Venezuelan Regime As Trump Admin Ramps Up Pressure: 'Everyone Is a Traitor Until They Prove Otherwise'
The Venezuelan regime is immersed in a state of panic as the Trump administration continues to ramp up pressure in the Caribbean and taking steps towards potential military action in the country, according to a new report
Diplomats Reportedly Leaving Venezuela Amid Flight Cancellations and Escalating U.S. Pressure
Jennifer Griffin said the Trump administration was considering CIA-led covert operations and "alleged plans to drop flyers demanding Maduro step down"
U.S. Operations In The Caribbean Could Also Be Aimed At 'Getting Russia And China Out Of The Western Hemisphere': Report
The U.S.'s operations in the Caribbean could be aimed at removing the Venezuelan regime from power, but also to get China and Russia out of the Western Hemisphere, according to a new report
Venezuelan Regime Slams Marco Rubio For Designation Of Cartel de los Soles As Terrorist Organization: 'Vile Lie'
The Venezuelan regime rejected the designation of the Cartel de los Soles, which the U.S. accuses authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and other top officials of leading, as a terrorist organization.
Trump Reportedly Authorizes CIA Plans For Covert Operations Inside Venezuela
President Donald Trump has reportedly authorized CIA plans for covert operations inside Venezuela as tensions between Washington D.C. and Caracas continue to escalate
U.S. Officially Designates Cartel de los Soles As Terrorist Organization, Potentially Paving Way For Military Strikes
The Trump administration officially designated the Cartel de los Soles, which it accuses Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and other top officials of leading, potentially paving the way for military strikes in the country
U.S. Issues Advisory For 'Potentially Hazardous Situation' Near Venezuela's Main Airport 'Due To Worsening Security Situation'
The U.S. has issued a new NOTAM advisory over a "potentially hazardous situation" near Venezuela's main airport, Maiquetia, due to the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela."
A Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Reversed Course on Its Way to Venezuela After Encountering a U.S. Destroyer in the Caribbean
A sanctioned Russian oil tanker reversed course while en route to Venezuela after encountering a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean, according to vessel-tracking data reviewed by Bloomberg.
Trump Says He Will Talk To Venezuela's Maduro Soon: 'I Have Something Very Specific To Say'
President Donald Trump said on Friday he will speak with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro soon and he will say "something very specific" to him as Washington D.C. continues to escalate pressure on Caracas
U.S. Officials Reportedly Modeled Maduro's Fall in a War Game: It Resulted In a Violent Power Struggle in Venezuela
U.S. officials conducted a war game during Donald Trump's first term to assess what might follow the fall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro with ominous results, according to by The New York Times.
Maduro Says He Won't Celebrate His Birthday In a Stadium After Former U.S. Official Posts Ominous Picture
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said he will not celebrate his birthday in a stadium after a former U.S. official posted an ominous image of the venue following the announcement.
Venezuela's Maduro Says 'Heavy Weaponry And Missiles' Have Been Deployed In Key Areas Due To Tensions With U.S.
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said his regime has deployed "heavy weaponry and missiles" in a key part of the country as tensions with the Donald Trump administration remain high.
Maduro's Second in Command Suggests Opposition Leader Machado Has Fled the Country Despite U.S. Military Buildup: 'We're Going to Miss Her'
Organizers of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony said last week that Machado confirmed her intention to travel to Oslo to receive the award on December 10
Retired Venezuelan Officer Claims 'Soldiers Will Not Sacrifice Themselves for Nicolás Maduro' If The U.S. Attacks
A retired Venezuelan military officer warned that the country's armed forces would abandon President Nicolás Maduro if the United States launches military action
Former Trump Official Posts Ominous Shot of Caracas Stadium Venezuela's Maduro Says He Will Celebrate His Birthday There
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro said he plans to celebrate his birthday on November 23 with what he described as a large public concert at Caracas's Estadio Monumental Simón Bolívar, prompting an ominous response online from former U.S. Treasury official Marshall Billingslea.
White House Currently Not Negotiating With Maduro Regime, Reporter Claims
The White House is currently not negotiating with the Maduro regime in Venezuela, a Bloomberg reported claimed, as the deadline for the designation of the Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization, which would pave the way for military action against its alleged members, approaches.
Colombian President Petro Backs Plan For Maduro To Hand Over Power To Transitional Government: Report
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has backed a plan that would see Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro hand over power to a transitional government that would call for new election, according to a new report.
PM Of Country Neighboring Venezuela Denies U.S. Sought To Use It As a Base: 'Our Territory Will Not Be Used to Launch Attacks'
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar denied that the United States had asked to use her country as a staging ground for military action against Venezuela, rejecting speculation fueled by ongoing U.S. Marine exercises in the archipelago.
Trump Reportedly Approved Covert CIA Plans Inside Venezuela To Prepare For Potential Military Campaign
President Donald Trump has approved CIA plans to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, which could potentially pave the way for broader military action inside the country, according to a new report
U.S. Says New Terror Designation Will Make Aiding the Cartel of the Suns Punishable by Criminal Charges and Possible Expulsion
Colombian news channel NTN24 has received exclusive information from senior U.S. officials confirming not only that the Cartel de Los Soles will be designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization on November 24, but that anyone who assists the group will be subjected to criminal prosecution and possible expulsion from the United States.
Trump Officials Reportedly Considering Sending Special Forces To Venezuela To Try To Catch Or Kill Maduro
Trump administration officials are considering sending special forces to Venezuela to try to catch or kill authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro as the U.S. continues its military pressure campaign on the South American country, according to a new report.
NYT Columnist Supports Overthrowing Venezuela's Maduro, Claims There Is a Moral Case For Regime Change
New York Times columnist Bret Stephens again made the case for the Trump administration to overthrow Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, laying out six different reasons to support his case
Top Venezuelan Official Calls To Not 'Overestimate' The U.S. Following Latest Escalation: 'Nerves Of Steel'
Top Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello called on Venezuelans not to "overestimate" the U.S. as an enemy following the Trump administration's latest escalation.