Venezuela
Venezuelan Regime Sent Suitcases of Cash to Fund One Of López Obrador's Presidential Campaigns In Mexico: Report
The former Mexican president has for years denied receiving money either from drug cartels or from Venezuela to fund his 2006 campaign.
Russia Claims U.S. Is 'Openly Seeking To Expel Our Companies' From Venezuela
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the United States is "openly seeking to expel our companies" from Venezuela following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro in early January.
Machado Says Venezuela Could Hold Elections in Less Than a Year a Shorter Timeline Than That Reportedly Given By Trump Official
Machado also argued Venezuela differs from other recent U.S.-backed nation-building efforts because of a "legitimate leadership with huge popular support"
Maduro Allies Reportedly Stunned At Delcy Rodriguez's Grip On Power Under U.S. Tutelage
Allies of former authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro are stunned at interim leader Delcy Rodriguez's grip on power following his capture by U.S. forces and the Trump administration's posterior tutelage of the country, according to a new report.
Alleged Maduro Front Man Reportedly Captured in Venezuela with Help from FBI
Alex Saab, an alleged financial front man for Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly captured in Caracas as part of a joint operation involving Venezuelan authorities and U.S. officials.
Rep. Salazar Condemns Slams Violent Threats Against New U.S. Envoy in Venezuela: 'This Is Terrorism'
Rep. María Elvira Salazar condemned what she described as violent threats against Laura Dogu, the newly arrived U.S. envoy to Venezuela, calling them "terrorism" and warning of consequences if any harm comes to American diplomats.
Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Venezuela's Interim Leader 'Has To Say Stupid Sh-t' To Appease Her Base Over Cooperation With U.S.
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno said Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez "has to say stupid sh-t" to appease her base as the regime continues to work with the Trump administration following the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez Meets Top U.S. Diplomat to Discuss Country's Stabilization Plan
As reported by the Miami Herald, the three-phase plan originally laid out by the Trump administration calls for stabilization, economic recovery and an eventual transition to democratic rule.
Venezuelan Oil Exports Soar With U.S. Oversight Following Capture Of Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan oil exports soared in January as the Trump administration begins to oversee the country's industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.
Trump Encourages China, India to Buy Venezuelan Oil Under U.S. Oversight
President Donald Trump said that the United States welcomes investment by China and India in Venezuela's oil industry, signaling a shift in global energy flows following Washington's takeover of Venezuelan oil sales after the capture of former authoritarian president Nicolás Maduro.
Top Russian Official Says U.S.'s 'Theft' of Maduro Shatters International Relations
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and current deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council said the United States' seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has shattered international relations and could be viewed by Caracas as an act of war.
Trump's Venezuela Strategy Has Roots In His Pageant-Era Fascination With the Country: Report
Trump's rivalry with a Venezuelan billionaire over the acquisition of the Miss Universe pageant in the mid-1990s marked a pivotal episode in his relationship with the country
Venezuelan Woman Goes Viral for Idea to Mail Letter to Nicolás Maduro's Prison Cell: 'No Cell is Dark Enough'
A Venezuelan woman living in Florida came up with the idea of sending Nicolás Maduro a letter containing messages from other Venezuelans, criticizing him for the harm his regime caused in their lives.
Cuba Resold Most Of The Cheap Oil It Got From Venezuela Despite Rolling Blackouts, U.S. Official Says
Cuba resold most of the cheap oil it got from Venezuela last year despite the island repeatedly going dark as a result of rolling blackouts, according to a U.S. official.
Opposition Leader Machado Pushes Return to Venezuela, Testing Trump's Alliance With Interim Regime
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has urged U.S. lawmakers to help facilitate her return to Venezuela, a request that highlights tensions between her political movement and the Trump administration's growing cooperation with the country's interim government.
Top Trump Official Reportedly Said U.S. Will Have Venezuela Hold Elections Within Two Years
A top Trump official reportedly said the U.S. will have Venezuela hold elections within two years, according to a new report.
Venezuelan Regime To Shut Down Infamous Detention Center Known For Keeping Political Prisoners Under Pressure From Trump Admin
The Venezuelan regime announced it will shut down an infamous detention center known for keeping and torturing political prisoners as it changes course on years of policies under pressure from the Trump administration.
Former Presidential Candidate Henrique Capriles: 'I Want a Venezuela For Venezuelans'
Henrique Capriles, a politician and lawyer who served as governor of Venezuela's Miranda state from 2008 to 2017 and ran against Maduro in the 2013 presidential election.
Hegseth Says Maduro Raid 'Sends a Message' to Foreign Governments About U.S. Military Assertiveness
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the recent raid that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was intended to signal Washington's willingness to use military force abroad.
Russia's UN Envoy Says Cuba Will Not See 'Betrayal' Like Venezuela's Maduro Did
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, said Cuba would not experience a betrayal similar to the one he claims led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Marco Rubio Says U.S. Will Have Venezuela Submit Budget Requests Every Month To Unlock Funds
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Venezuelan regime will submit monthly budget requests to unlock funds as the Trump administration continues to oversee its oil industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.
Russia Welcomes Release of Sailors After U.S. Tanker Seizure Tied to Venezuela Sanctions
Russia said two crew members of a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by the United States earlier this month have been released and are on their way home, marking a partial resolution in a dispute that has heightened tensions over sanctions enforcement and maritime law.
Marco Rubio Softens Claim About Use Of Force In Venezuela, Says U.S. Doesn't 'Expect To Take Military Action'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio softened a claim about the U.S. being ready to use force to "ensure maximum cooperation" from the interim regime in Venezuela, saying that while he didn't rule out such a scenario, the administration "does not expect" it.
Marco Rubio And Rand Paul Spar Over Capture Of Maduro In Venezuela: 'Removed Someone Who Was Not Elected'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Republican Sen. Rand Paul sparred over the operation that ended with the capture of Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.
Colombian President Petro Questions U.S. Trial of Maduro, Calls for Him To Be Brought Back To Venezuela: 'They Have to Return Him'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Nicolás Maduro should be returned to Venezuela to face trial in his home country, challenging the legitimacy of judicial proceedings against the former Venezuelan leader in the United States.
Trump Claims 'Cuba Will Be Failing Pretty Soon' As Economic Crisis Deepens Further
President Donald Trump said "Cuba will be failing pretty soon" as a result of its continued economic collapse, exacerbated by the U.S.'s influence over Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
U.S. Intelligence Casts Doubt On Whether Venezuela's Interim Leader Is Willing To Cut Ties With Global Foes
U.S. intelligence reports have cast doubt about whether Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez is willing to cave to a key U.S. demand: cutting ties with Washington's largest foes on the global stage.
Marco Rubio Says Trump Admin Is Ready To Use Force To 'Ensure Maximum Cooperation' From Regime In Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to say that the Trump administration is ready to "use force" to ensure that Venezuela's interim regime cooperates with its intent to oversee the country's oil industry.
Relatives of Two Men Killed in Airstrike Against Alleged Drug Vessel Sue U.S. Government for Wrongful Death
Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed in an October airstrike against an alleged drug vessel are suing the U.S. government for wrongful death.
U.S. To lift Some Sanctions On Venezuela's Oil Industry As Trump Admin Oversees Sector: Report
The U.S. is set to lift some sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry as the Trump administration continues to take steps to control the country's sector following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.