Nicolas Maduro
Leaked U.S. Documents Claim Venezuelan Opposition Is 'More Prepared Than Previously Understood' for Maduro's Ouster
The documents also reference a detailed analysis of the Venezuelan military which suggests a transition would require only a "limited purge" of senior regime figures
Trump Again Claims Maduro's Days 'Are Numbered' As Reports Claim He Believes He Can Wait Out Washington's Pressure Campaign
President Donald Trump again said Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro's days ruling the country are numbered, even as he reportedly believes he can wait out Washington's pressure campaign.
Florida Sen. Senator Rick Scott Says Maduro Could Relinquish Power In Venezuela By Christmas: 'Could Leave Today'
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could leave power "today," predicting his departure will occur before Christmas.
Cuban Regime Rejects Approaching Trump Admin Over a Venezuela Without Maduro: 'Absurd And False'
Cuba rejected a report claiming that "elements" within the regime approached Trump administration officials to discuss what the region would look like should Nicolas Maduro relinquish power.
Analysts Claim Turkey Is Now the Only Viable Diplomatic Bridge Between the U.S. And Venezuela
Turkey's government is positioning itself as the most viable diplomatic link between Washington and Caracas, according to analysts cited by Argentina-based international affairs outlet Escenario Mundial.
These Are The Six Figures Who Could Rule Venezuela If Maduro Steps Down or Is Forced Out
A new report says former and current officials have privately discussed that the Trump administration's military campaign in Venezuela has as its main target goal to replace Nicolás Maduro.
Cuban Regime 'Elements' Reportedly Reached Out To Trump Admin To Discuss What Venezuela Would Look Like Without Maduro
"Elements" within the Cuban regime have reached out to the Trump administration to discuss what the region would look like if Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro were to leave power, according to a new report.
Maduro Reportedly Believes He Can Wait Out Trump's Pressure Campaign And Continue Ruling Venezuela
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is refusing to relinquish power in the country, confident he can wait out the Trump administration's pressure campaign, according to a new report.
Maduro's Former Intelligence Chief Says Regime Worked With FARC, ELN and Hezbollah to Target U.S., in Letter to Trump
The former general also said criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua were recruited from prisons to protect the government in exchange for immunity
Nobel Laureate Machado Claims 'Venezuela Will Be the Envy of the Planet' After Democratic Transition
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient María Corina Machado said a political transition in Venezuela would usher in investment, security, and a return to constitutional order.
Maduro Reportedly Asked To Keep $200 Million Of His Wealth To Relinquish Power In Venezuela
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro asked to keep $200 million from his personal wealth to relinquish power in Venezuela, according to a new report.
Venezuelan Security Forces Reportedly Searching Phones for Words Like 'Trump,' 'Maduro' and 'Invasion'
Security forces in Caracas are reportedly stopping civilians at checkpoints and ordering them to search their WhatsApp chats for the words "Trump," "Maduro" and "invasion," according to Venezuelan news outlet El Pitazo.
Venezuela's Second-In-Command Confirms Call With Trump: 'Now Everyone's An Expert In Knowing What They Discussed'
Diosdado Cabello, the second-in-command of the Venezuelan regime, also confirmed authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro had a phone conversation with Donald Trump, but warned that "no one has the slightest idea" of what was discussed.
Maduro Voices Optimism After Confirming Call With Trump: 'Everything Will Turn Out Well'
Maduro emphasized his preference for negotiation, saying the call reflects a pat for for "peace, independence, dignity, and future of Venezuela"
Venezuela's Maduro Is Sleeping In Different Places And Changing His Phone Number To Avoid a Potential U.S. Strike: Report
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro has been sleeping in different places and changing his phone number to avoid being targeted by a potential U.S. precision strike, according to a new report.
Venezuelan Opposition Figure Says 'Maduro Is Being Consumed by 24-Hour Continuous Insomnia' From Rising U.S. Pressure
Venezuelan opposition leader Antonio Ledezma said authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro is currently unable to sleep due to mounting pressure from the United States
Middle Eastern Country Emerges As Potential Exile Destination For Maduro Should He Cave To U.S. Pressure
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro could go into exile in Qatar should he end up caving to pressure from the Trump administration and relinquish power, according to a new report.
Trump Administration Officials Increasingly Use Social Media to Shape Venezuela Narrative: Report
A new investigation found that the Trump administration has leaned on social media to shape the public narrative and influence how its counter-narcotics campaign is perceived.
Former White House National Security Adviser Says Situation in Venezuela Is 'Ripe for Bombardment' After Failed Maduro-Trump Dialog
A former White House national security adviser on Venezuela said the current military posture around the country makes the situation "ripe for bombardment"
Maduro Dances Before Supporters, Claims 'They Will Never Remove Us From Power' as U.S. Pressure Mounts
"They have not moved us one inch from the correct path we must always follow," he said, adding that "they will never remove us from the path of the revolution"
Trump's Deadline For Maduro To Leave Venezuela And Avoid Risking Forceful Removal Has Already Passed: Report
President Donald Trump gave authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro a deadline to leave Venezuela and avoid risking a forceful removal in their phone conversation on November 21, according to a new report. That deadline passed on Friday, November 28.
The U.S. Has Amassed More Missiles in the Caribbean Than It Used to Overthrow The Gaddafi Regime
The United States has positioned more Tomahawk cruise missiles in the Caribbean than it deployed during the 2011 military campaign that led to the fall of Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi
WSJ Editorial Board Says Trump Will 'Lose' If He Doesn't Oust Venezuela's Maduro
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board said President Donald Trump will "lose" if his administration's pressure campaign against the Venezuelan regime doesn't end up with the ousting of Nicolas Maduro.
Maduro Reportedly Offered Free Elections In Exchange For Keeping Control Of The Armed Forces; Trump Said No
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro reportedly offered Donald Trump holding free elections in exchange for keeping control of the country's armed forces, but the latter refused the deal, according to a new report.
GOP Sen. Says Trump Admin Gave Venezuela's Maduro 'The Chance To Leave': 'We Told Him He Could Go To Russia Or Another Country'
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration gave Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro the "chance to leave" the country as its pressure campaign continues to escalate.
Venezuela Reportedly Planning To Mount Guerrilla-Style Resistance Should The U.S. Launch Military Attacks
The Venezuelan regime is planning to mount guerrilla-style resistance should the Trump administration launch air or ground attacks against the country, according to a new report.
GOP Rep. Says U.S.'s Push To Remove Maduro Is Imminent And Oil Companies Stand To Benefit: 'American Companies In Venezuela For The Next 100 Years'
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar said the U.S.'s push to remove the Maduro regime from power in Venezuela is imminent and will be extremely beneficial for American oil companies.
Maduro Resurfaces in Public After Escape Speculations, Declares Venezuela 'Indestructible, Untouchable, Unbeatable'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro made his first public appearance in days on Sunday, ending speculation that he had fled the country amid heightened tensions with the United States.
Trump Reportedly Warned Maduro That U.S. Will Escalate Military Action If He Doesn't Leave Venezuela Soon
President Donald Trump urged Maduro to relinquish power soon, threatening to escalate military actions against Venezuela if he doesn't leave Caracas, according to a new report
John Bolton Says There Will Be No Military Intervention in Venezuela: 'Soldiers Are Enjoying the Caribbean and Going for Walks'
Bolton also described the recent U.S. naval and aerial activity in the region as lacking strategic coherence