Nicolas Maduro
U.S. Lawmaker Claims 'Maduro's Days Are Numbered' After State Department Posts Anti-Drug Video
The video showcased U.S. naval patrols in the southern Caribbean and announced the Trump administration's commitment to "dismantle, disrupt, and eliminate foreign terrorist organizations"
U.S. Reportedly Prepares Options To Strike Cartel Targets Inside Venezuela Despite Maduro's Efforts To Appease Trump
The U.S. is reportedly drawing up options to strike cartel targets inside Venezuela despite efforts by the country's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, to appease Donald Trump.
Maduro Reportedly Seeking To Appease Trump By Offering Help To Hunt Down Gang Leaders
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro has reportedly offered Donald Trump his help to hunt down gang leaders the U.S. head of State claims motivates the deployment of assets and troops of the South American country's coast
China Warns Against 'Threat of Force' in Venezuela, Says U.S. Actions Undermine Regional Stability
China warned on Friday that U.S. military activity in the Caribbean poses a threat to peace in Latin America, criticizing Washington's recent deployment of warships near Venezuela.
Trump Envoy Grenell Criticized By Fellow Officials Over Softer Tone On Maduro: Report
Trump envoy for special missions Richard Grenell is reportedly being criticized by fellow officials over his more conciliatory tone regarding Venezuela, according to a new report
U.S. Envoy Confirms Talks with Maduro 'On Trump's Orders' Even as Military Pressure Mounts
Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's envoy for Special Missions, confirmed that he has been in dialogue with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro "on President Trump's orders," even as Washington increases military pressure on Caracas.
U.S. Military Presence Off Venezuela's Coast Not Big Enough To 'Actually Invade,' Expert Says
A former State Department lawyer said that the U.S.'s military presence off the Venezuelan coast, despite being "significant," it is "not what you would need to actually invade."
Most Venezuelans Believe Maduro Will Fall Within The Next Six Months, Poll Shows
Over half of Venezuelans believe that the country's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, will fall within the next six months, according to a new poll
Maduro Considering Declaring State Of Emergency As U.S. Keeps Military Pressure Off Its Coast
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is considering declaring a state of emergency as the U.S. continues its military pressure of Caracas with a large deployment of troops and assets off its coast
Former Colombian VP Claims 'Final Operation' That Will Oust Venezuela's Maduro Will Take Place In 'Four To Six Weeks'
Former Colombian Vice President Francisco Santos claimed "Maduro's days or weeks are numbered" and that the "final operation" that will result in his ouster will take place in "four to six weeks."
Trump Admin Restricts Chevron to 50% of Venezuelan Oil Output in Bid to Increase Pressure on Maduro: Report
Senior U.S. officials have said the changes are intended to ensure Maduro's government does not profit from oil sales
Venezuela Honors Militia Women After Trump Shares Video Mocking Their Training
The country's Defense Minister said that Trump's comments "cannot be called anything else but supremacism," adding that "The mockery is racism"
Venezuela's Maduro Says He May Send More Letters to Trump Despite Dismissal: 'The Important Thing is to Defend the Truth'
The White House dismissed Maduro's original letter on Monday saying it contained "many lies"
Former High-Ranking Pentagon Official Believes Trump's 'Gunboat Diplomacy' Against Maduro 'May Well Work'
President Trump himself denied last Thursday that his administration is planning a "regime change" in Venezuela but experts consulted by The New York Times claim otherwise
Venezuela Threatens U.S. With 'Devastating Counterattack' as Tensions Escalate Over Naval Operations
The comments by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello come days after he declared Venezuela was ready for a "prolonged war" amid rising tensions in the Caribbean
Venezuelan VP Confirms Maduro Sent Letter to Trump Calling to 'Defeat Fake News' and 'Preserve Peace'
In the message, Maduro rejected U.S. accusations that he and senior officials are tied to narcotrafficking, calling them "absolutely false"
Venezuela Advances Cooperation Pact With Russia While Denouncing 'Imperialist Policies' of U.S.
The measure outlines a "multipolar order based on sovereignty and equality of states" and calls for high-level political dialogue between Caracas and Moscow
Trump Denies Planning Regime Change in Venezuela Amid U.S. Military Buildup
Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared Monday that his country's relationship with the United States is "completely broken," accusing Washington of waging military and political aggression
Venezuela Receives Another Deportation Flight From Texas Amid Growing Strains With U.S.
Authorities described the returnees as having faced "a difficult experience" and emphasized that they are now prepared to reunite with relatives and "begin a new stage filled with love and hope"
UN Human Rights Experts Condemn U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Boats as 'Extrajudicial Executions'
"International law does not allow governments to simply murder alleged drug traffickers," said the three independent UN experts in a statement on Tuesday
'We Can Still Reach an Agreement with Maduro': Trump Envoy Urges 'Avoiding War' Amid Military Pressure
"There are plenty of tools that the U.S. government can use on the peaceful side" said Richard Grenell
Political Prisoners Describe Threats From Venezuelan Officials Amid U.S. Deployment: 'If There's a Foreign Intervention, We'll Vanish You'
The report says prisoners are bombarded with propaganda broadcasts of Nicolás Maduro and ruling party leaders, while families describe harsh restrictions on food, visits, and communication
Former Monty Python Star Recounts Clash with Maduro's Military in New Footage From Documentary on Venezuela
The incident took place in Hugo Chávez's birthplace and was only toned down when the men recognized Michael Palin's past Monty Python work
President Trump Claims U.S. Destroyed Three Venezuelan Drug Vessels Despite Pentagon Confirming Only Two
The remarks followed Trump's Monday disclosure that a second Venezuelan vessel had been struck, killing three people on board
Pete Hegseth Vows to 'Track, Kill and Dismantle' Narcoterrorists After Newest Strike on Venezuelan Ship
"We will stop at nothing to defend our homeland and our citizens," added Hegseth through a post on X
Maduro Declares Venezuela–US Relations 'Completely Broken
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared Monday that his country's relationship with the United States is "completely broken," accusing Washington of waging military and political aggression while still forcing deportation flights of Venezuelan nationals to continue.
Senator Scott Says Colombia Risks 'Terrible Consequences' if Petro Doesn't Cooperate With U.S. on Anti-drug Efforts
"If Petro continues on this path, we will have to reconsider, because dollars from our government will no longer flow in the same way to Colombia," added Scott
Former Trump Official Reveals Alleged Satellite Image of Maduro's Underground Bunker in Venezuela
Besides citing all the features available for Maduro inside the bunker, the former Pentagon official said it is protected by Cuban security personnel and directly connects to the presidential hangar
Maduro's Son Vows to Defend Venezuela with his Life Amid U.S. Deployment: 'Our Homeland is at Stake'
Maduro Guerra added that, although "the Venezuelan people are not a people of war" they would not back down in the face of conflict
Maduro Launches 'Independence Plan 200,' Mobilizing Armed Forces to 284 Battlefronts
"These seas, this land, these neighborhoods, these mountains, these vast territories and the riches of these lands belong to the people of Venezuela. They will never belong to the American empire," Maduro said.