Venezuela
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.
Marco Rubio Reportedly Granted Last Word On Revenue From Venezuelan Oil Sales, Sidelining Regime
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been given the last word on the use of the revenue from Venezuela's oil sales as the Trump administration oversees the country's industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.
Indian Refiners Shut Out of Venezuelan Crude as U.S. Absorbs Most Volumes: 'Offers Are Not There'
Indian oil refiners are receiving only limited offers of Venezuelan crude as most available supply is being directed to the United States following Washington's takeover of Venezuelan oil sales after the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro.
CIA Plans Permanent Footprint in Venezuela as U.S. Influence Grows: 'State Plants the Flag but the Agency Is Really the Influence'
U.S. intelligence officials are preparing to establish a sustained presence inside Venezuela as part of Washington's effort to shape the country's political transition after the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelan Leader Rejects Report Claiming She Pledged To Cooperate With Trump Before Maduro Was Captured: 'Fake'
The Venezuelan regime rejected a recent report claiming that interim president Delcy Rodriguez and her brother Jorge pledged to cooperate with the Trump administration before U.S. troops executed the operation that captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.
Venezuela's Interim Leader Calls On U.S. To Stop Interfering In Its Internal Affairs: 'Enough With The Orders'
Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez called on the U.S. to stop interfering in its internal affairs. "Enough with the orders," she said during a public appearance during the weekend.
Russian official claims Venezuelan Forces Fired Two Shots Against U.S. Forces Maduro Raid But Failed Due To Lack Of Preparation
Russia's ambassador to Venezuela said the country's forces fired two shots against U.S. forces during the raid that captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro but failed due to lack of preparation.
Russia Says It 'Knows The Names Of Those Who 'Betrayed' Maduro And Allowed His Capture By U.S. Forces
Russia's ambassador to Venezuela said the country knows the names of those who "betrayed" Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.
Political Prisoner Freed After Maduro's Arrest Recounts Life Behind Bars After Being Accused Of Terrorism
According to the nonprofit human rights advocacy group Foro Penal, more than 130 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela since Jan. 8, while about 700 people remain behind bars.
Former Venezuelan General Says Delcy Rodríguez and Brother Have Consolidated Power as 'True Architects of the Dictatorial Regime'
A retired Venezuelan general serving a prison sentence in the United States says interim leader Delcy Rodríguez and her brother, Jorge Rodríguez, consolidated power inside Venezuela years before the capture of Nicolás Maduro, acting as what he called "the true architects of the Venezuelan dictatorial regime."
FBI Affidavit Shows Key Discrepancies With DHS Account of Venezuelan Man's Shooting in Minneapolis
The FBI released this week its account of the car chase and alleged assault that led an ICE agent to shoot a Venezuelan immigrant.
Cuba Is Buying Fuel in Africa as Venezuelan Oil Supplies Dry Up, Sattelite Images Show
Cuba has turned to Africa for fuel supplies after the loss of regular oil shipments from Venezuela and dwindling deliveries from Russia and Mexico, according to satellite-tracking data cited by Colombian outlet Semana.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Says Interim Leader Remains In Power Because She Knows The Country's Repression System
U.S. officials reinforced last week the view that Rodríguez represents the most viable short-term path to stability despite her role in the Maduro regime.
Analysts Warn That Trump Would Accept a 'Tolerable' Dictatorship in Venezuela to 'Avoid Chaos'
Analysts and former officials warn that U.S. policy toward Venezuela may be shifting toward an arrangement that prioritizes stability over democratic transition, potentially leaving the country under an authoritarian system without Nicolás Maduro.
Top Venezuelan Officials Were Given 15 Minutes To Agree To Cooperate With The U.S. Or Be Killed, Leaked Recording Shows
A leaked recording of a closed-door meeting of Venezuelan officials and pro-government influencers reveals how the country's interim leadership has sought to project resistance domestically while signaling readiness to cooperate with Washington.
Helicopters Landing At Venezuelan Regime Fort Was The Most Dangerous Phase Of The Raid To Capture Maduro: Report
The landing and takeoff of a helicopter at Fort Tiuna, the compound in which Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was captured, was the most dangerous phase of the raid, according to a new report.
Venezuela's Attorney General Now Claims More than 100 Casualties in U.S. Operation That Captured Maduro
Venezuela's attorney general, Tarek William Saab, said Thursday that between 100 and 120 people were killed during the U.S. military operation on that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Venezuela's Defense Minister Says U.S. Used Country as a 'Weapons Laboratory' After Trump Acknowledged Use of Sonic Device
Venezuela's defense minister accused the United States of turning the country into a "weapons laboratory" following the U.S.-led operation that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Latin Americans Are More Open to U.S. Intervention After Years of Venezuelan Crisis, Poll Shows
Public opinion across much of Latin America has shifted toward greater acceptance of U.S. military intervention following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to multiple polls.
Venezuelan Top Official Says The Regime Is 'the Only Guarantee of Peace' After Maduro's Capture
Venezuela's interior minister and ruling party secretary general, Diosdado Cabello, said on that the regime remains "the only guarantee of peace" in the country following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.