Venezuela
Venezuelan Regime Ramps Up Repression, Detains Dozens More After U.S. Strikes
The Venezuelan regime has ramped up its repression over the past weeks, especially after the U.S. began its military campaign in the region, according to a new report
Venezuelan Intelligence Officers Reportedly Surveilling Family Members Of People Killed By U.S. Strikes
Venezuelan intelligence officers are surveilling family members of people killed at sea by U.S. strikes against alleged drug vessels, according to a new report
Maduro's Second In Command Insults Marco Rubio: 'Impossible To Get a More Imbecilic Secretary of State'
Diosdado Cabello, the Venezuelan regime's second-in-command, slammed Marco Rubio, saying it is "impossible to get a more imbecilic" Secretary of State in the history of the U.S.
Maduro Reportedly Reluctant To Leave Power Because He Doesn't Believe He Would Get Lasting Amnesty
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is reluctant to agree to any deal to leave power because he doesn't believe he would get lasting amnesty, according to a new report
Venezuelan Regime Reportedly Believes U.S. Military Threats Are a Bluff And Maduro Can Only Be Ousted With Troops On The Ground
Most of the Venezuelan regime believes the U.S.'s military campaign off its coast is a bluff and authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro could only be ousted with troops on the ground, according to a new report.
Colombian President Petro Rejects Being a Drug Lord, Says Trump Is Being Shown a 'Backward Narrative'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected being involved in drug-trafficking, an argument given by the Trump administration to sanction him, claiming that U.S. counterpart Donald Trump is being shown a "backward narrative."
Trump Admin Officials Ignored Legal Objections to Pursue Military Campaign in South America: Report
Since the campaign began, the United States has not provided evidence showing that the targeted vessels were carrying drugs. The lack of proof has intensified questions about the legitimacy of the U.S. counter narcotics effort in South America.
Maduro Touts Stronger China and Russia Relations as U.S. Maintains Military Pressure in the Caribbean: 'This Moment Has Strengthened Our Partnership'
He also shared a letter sent by Vladimir Putin in which he reaffirmed Moscow's support and expressed confidence that Venezuela would "overcome all tests with dignity"
Maduro's Eagerness For Dialogue With Trump is Nothing But a 'Charade,' Analyst Claims: 'He's Willing To Talk, But Not To Negotiate'
A political analyst who closely follows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela claimed that the latter's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, might claim he is eager to engage with Donald Trump, but he won't negotiate.
Venezuelans in South Florida Split Over Potential US Military Action in Their Country: 'In Theory, The Same Cause Should Unite Us'
The divide is also shaped by concerns about immigration since many struggle to reconcile calls for intervention with the administration's simultaneous efforts to end TPS for Venezuelans
GOP Rep. Salazar Says U.S. Is 'About To Go In' Venezuela: 'For Oil Companies It Will Be a Field Day'
Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar said the U.S. is "about to go in" Venezuela as the Trump administration maintains its military pressure campaign against the South American country
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
Rand Paul Again Slams Trump Admin Over Campaign Against Venezuela: 'If It's War, Declare It'
Republican Sen. Rand Paul again slammed the Trump administration over its escalating campaign against the Venezuelan regime, saying its "pretending we are 'at war'" to "justify blowing up boats all without a vote, without transparency and without answering to Congress."
Trump Resurfaces Claims That Venezuelan Regime Played a Role in Rigging 2020 Election
The fringe theory was also recently supported by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado as well
Most Americans Oppose Military Action in Venezuela, Want Congress to Approve Further Escalations in the Country: Poll
Most Americans oppose the prospect of U.S. military action in Venezuela and want Congress to authorize any further escalation, according to a new national survey by CBS News.
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"
Brazil's Lula Vows to Speak With Trump to Avoid Conflict With Venezuela: 'One Shot Is All it Takes and Who Knows What Could Happen'
"We are not going to repeat the mistake made in the war between Russia and Ukraine" said Lula, adding that he is "very worried" about the military escalation in the Caribbean
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
U.S. Forces Stationed Near Venezuela Restrict Leave In Preparation For Potential Strikes, Journalist Claims
The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) is restricting leave over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays in preparation for potential land strikes in the coming days, according to a NewsNation journalist
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.'s Top General Caine Set To Go To The Caribbean As Trump Admin Weighs Military Campaign Against Venezuela
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is set to visit the Caribbean on Monday as the Trump administration considers whether to expand its military campaign against the Venezuelan regime
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
Venezuelan VP Accuses U.S. of Seeking to Turn Country Into Its '51st State'
Rodríguez added that Venezuelans have endured what she described as more than two months of "incessant psychological warfare," but that citizens continue to work daily
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.
U.S. Sends Several Aircraft Close To Venezuela's Shores As Deadline To Designate Cartel De Los Soles As Terrorist Organization Nears
The U.S. again sent several aircraft off the coast of Venezuela as the day in which the Trump administration will officially designate the Cartel de los Soles, which it accuses authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and other top officials of leading, as a terrorist organization