Nicolas Maduro
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.
Mexican President Sheinbaum Offers to Mediate In U.S.–Venezuela Standoff: 'Dialogue and Peace Must Be Pursued'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for dialogue between the United States and Venezuela following President Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting he may be willing to speak with Nicolás Maduro.
GOP Rep. Threatens Maduro Regime Over Designation Of Cartel De Los Soles' As Terrorist Organization: 'Allows Military Strikes'
Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez threatened the Maduro regime after the Trump administration announced it intends to designate the Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization.
Republican Rep. Celebrates Designation of Cartel De Los Soles As Terrorist Organization: 'Necessary Step Toward Ending Maduro's Criminal Reign'
Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the Trump administration's designation of the Cartel De Los Soles as a terrorist organization, calling it a "necessary step toward ending Maduro's criminal reign."
Maduro Says 'Right-Wing Zionists' Want To 'Deliver Venezuela To The Imperialist Demons'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said that "right-wing Zionists" want to "deliver Venezuela to the imperialist demons" as the Trump administration continues to ramp up military pressure on the regime and the country's opposition continues to voice their support.
Trump Admin Gives Maduro Regime a Week Before Officially Designating It As a Terrorist Organization And Paving The Way For Strikes
The Trump administration has given the Maduro regime seven days before officially designating it as a terrorist organization, a move that paves the way for strikes against its members and infrastructure
Trump Officials Reportedly Considering Exiling Maduro And Top Venezuelan Regime Officials In Turkey, Russia
Trump administration officials are reportedly considering exiling Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and other top officials in different countries including Turkey, Russia and Cuba