Venezuela
Former Monty Python Stat 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
FBI Director Sidesteps Question on Legal Basis for Venezuelan Strikes During Senate Testimony
Patel did say that "a large portion of the cocaine that exits out of South America, its origination point is in Venezuela"
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.
Trump Announces a Second Attack on a Venezuelan Vessel in the Caribbean
President Donald Trump announced today a second attack against a Venezuelan vessel in the Caribbean for allegedly transporting illegal drugs.
Venezuela Warns Neighbors of Retaliation Over Support for U.S. Military Operations: 'We'll Act in Legitimate Defense'
The country's Defense Minister accused Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago of acting on instructions from Washington during the current U.S. deployment in the Caribbean sea
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
Trump Escalates Attacks on Venezuela, Calls Tren de Aragua 'Worse Than MS-13'
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday sharpened his rhetoric against Venezuela, accusing Nicolás Maduro's government of sending drugs and violent criminals into the United States and branding the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as "probably the worst gang in the world."
Thousands of Venezuelans Receive 24-Hour Extension to Re-register for TPS After Alleged Website Failure
The decision came after TPS holders and their attorneys reported being unable to complete re-registration before the Sept. 10 deadline because Venezuela was no longer listed as an eligible country on the portal.
Brazilian Police Seize Drug-Laden Aircraft From Venezuela as U.S. Presses Anti-Narcotics Mission in Caribbean
The pilot evaded capture and remains at large while the seized drugs were transferred to police headquarters in Manaus for further investigation
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
Top Venezuelan Official Confirms Veracity of U.S. Boat Strike Days After Suggesting it was Fake News
Cabello also stated on Thursday that those killed in the September 2 operation were not drug traffickers or members of the Tren de Aragua criminal group, as the U.S. government has alleged
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.
EU Lawmaker on Terrorist Label for 'Cartel de los Soles': 'What Pablo Escobar Dreamed of, Maduro Has Achieved'
The European Parliament on Thursday urged the European Union to add Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles with 355 votes in favor and 173 against
Top Maduro Official Warns Venezuela Is Ready for a 'Prolonged War' Amid Rising U.S. Military Presence
Cabello also urged Venezuelans to prepare for potential conflict: "our people must be prepared and alert, in every instance, on every front, in every way and form"
Venezuelan Boat Turned Back Before U.S. Military Strike - Report
New details have emerged about last week's U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan boat in the southern Caribbean. According to reporting by The New York Times, the vessel had altered its course and appeared to be retreating before American forces destroyed it, killing 11 people on board.
Puerto Rico Governor Fires Back at Maduro's Invasion Remarks, Accuses Him of 'Filling the Island with Drugs'
Maduro had challenged the governor to "lead from the front" if an invasion of Venezuela were to take place amid ongoing U.S. military exercises in the Caribbean
Central American Country Is Latest to Accuse Venezuela of Being a 'Narco-State'
Costa Rica's Minister of Public Security warned that connections with the Venezuelan government "pose a regional risk to populations fighting against narcotrafficking"
Venezuelan Defense Minister Accuses Trump Admin of Using Vietnam-Era Tactics to Justify Intervention
Minister Padrino López said the United States is orchestrating a campaign to create "false positives" as a pretext for military action against Venezuela
Maduro Blasts Puerto Rico Governor for Supporting U.S. Military Drills: 'If You Claim You'll Invade Venezuela, Be the First to Come'
Governor González expressed her backing for the U.S. military operations earlier this week describing the deployment of forces as an effort to "attack the source" of drug trafficking
Iconic Cruz-Diez Mosaic at Caracas Airport Goes Viral After Deputy Secretary Sparks Hope Among Venezuelans as Calls Grow for Maduro's Exit
When U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau shared a photo of the Carlos Cruz-Diez mosaic at Caracas's Simón Bolívar International Airport, he wrote just five words: "If you know, you know." To most Americans, it looked like a striking piece of modern art. For millions of Venezuelans, it was a gut punch of recognition and a signal of change.
GOP Representative Calls for Maduro Regime to Be "Crushed and Eliminated" by the US
U.S. Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez declared on social media that Maduro's "narco-terrorist regime must be crush and eliminated once and for all."
Colombia's Petro Shifts Stance on Venezuela, Presses Maduro Over Detained Nationals
In recent weeks, Petro condemned Washington's deployment of naval assets near Venezuelan waters and rejected claims about the existence of the "Cartel de los Soles"
Former UK PM Boris Johnson Accused of Taking $325,000 for Meeting With Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro as Questions Mount Over Motives
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing fresh scrutiny after leaked documents known as the Boris Files revealed he allegedly received $325,000 weeks after a private 2024 meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
High-Ranking Venezuelan Official Warns U.S. Military Pressure Seeks to 'Kill Venezuelan Identity Itself'
Villegas drew parallels to U.S. policy before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, saying that stigmatizing Venezuela's image internationally is meant to justify aggressive actions
Venezuelan VP Says Trump Should Target Pacific Routes, Not Caribbean, 'If Stopping Drug Flow Is the Real Goal'
"It would be much easier for the United States to combat and pursue money laundering within its own territory than to send ships to threaten a peaceful nation like Venezuela," added Vice President Rodriguez
Venezuelan VP Claims Drug Seizures Increased Fivefold Since DEA's Exit: 'We Know We Do It Better'
Vice President Rodríguez cited United Nations drug reports from the last 27 years, which she said do not classify Venezuela as a significant route for cocaine trafficking
Nicolás Maduro Moves Up Christmas in Venezuela by Decree Again, Amid Rising Tensions with Washington
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that Christmas celebrations in the country will begin by decree on October 1, 2025, two months earlier than the traditional start of the season. The declaration comes as tensions mount between Caracas and Washington following the deployment of U.S. military forces in Caribbean waters close to Venezuela.