Venezuela
John Fetterman Criticizes Democrats For Not 'Acknowledging' The Capture Of Maduro Is 'Positive For Venezuela'
Senator John Fetterman criticized fellow Democrats for failing to "acknowledge" that the capture of Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was a positive development for the South American country.
Trump Administration Reportedly Warns Senior Figure In The Venezuelan Regime To Help The Interim President Or Face Retaliation
The Trump administration has conveyed a warning to Diosdado Cabello, a senior figure in the Venezuelan regime, to help interim President Delcy Rodriguez stay in power or face a similar fate to Nicolas Maduro, captured by U.S. forces and taken to prison last Saturday.
Lawmakers Split After Classified Briefing on U.S. Military Role in Maduro's Capture: 'The Plan for Running Venezuela Is Vague'
Senior members of Congress emerged sharply divided from a classified briefing on the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Some GOP Lawmakers See Trump's Venezuela Military Operations as a Break From 'America First' Policies
According to reporting by The Associated Press, the comments highlight growing concerns within Republican ranks as the party enters an election year in which control of Congress is at stake.
Hegseth Says Nearly 200 U.S. Troops Entered Caracas to Capture Maduro, Mocks Russian Air Defenses
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that nearly 200 American troops entered central Caracas during a pre-dawn operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, Mike Tyson and other celebrities escape the Caribbean after being trapped by an operation to capture Maduro
Numerous celebrities and high-profile travelers, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, and Mike Tyson, among many others, were stranded on Caribbean islands, unable to return to the United States and other destinations due to the temporary closure of airspace in the region during the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. Where are they?
Telenovela Actor Fernando Carrillo Speaks About Delcy Rodríguez, the New Chavista President of Venezuela: "She Was the Great Love of My Life"
Neither his ex-wife Catherine Fullup, nor Adela Noriega, nor the mother of his only child. Venezuelan actor Fernando Carrillo shocked everyone during an interview in which he publicly confirmed that he had a three-year romantic relationship with Delcy Rodríguez, the current interim president of Venezuela and a key figure in Chavismo.
Turkey's Erdogan Tells Trump Violating Sovereignty Risks 'Serious Global Complications' After Maduro's Capture
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he warned U.S. counterpart Donald Trump against actions that violate national sovereignty.
Despite Concerns About Its Legality, Some Democrats Say Party Should 'Celebrate' Maduro's Capture
According to reports, some Democrats reportedly questioned their party's response, suggesting privately that colleagues should be celebrating Maduro's capture rather than denouncing it.
Stephen Miller Says 'Nobody's Going to Fight the United States' Over Greenland, Shrugs Off NATO Concerns
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said that the United States could take control of Greenland without facing military resistance, dismissing concerns about the implications for the NATO alliance.
Trump Says Caracas 'Torture Chamber' Is Being Shut After The Capture Of Maduro
Trump's remarks came a day after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado accused Rodríguez of being responsible for systematic torture
Vladimir Padrino And Diosdado Cabello Can Make Or Break The Interim Presidency Of Delcy Rodriguez In Venezuela: Report
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez can make or break the interim presidency of Delcy Rodriguez in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.
Trump Official Reportedly Grew Frustrated With Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado After Failing To Detail How She Would Rise To Power
Trump officials reportedly grew frustrated with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after she failed to show detail how she would rule the country if authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was toppled, according to a new report.
The Three Main Demands The U.S. Made To Venezuela's New Interim President: Report
The Trump administration has conveyed three main demands to Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez following her rise to power in the South American country, according to a new report.
Venezuelan Forces Opened Fire Near Presidential Palace After Spotting Unidentified Drones
Venezuelan forces opened fire near the presidential palace, Miraflores, after spotting unidentified drones just days after authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was captured.
Trump Says Venezuela Must Be 'Nursed Back To Health' Before Elections Can Take Place
President Donald Trump said Venezuela won't have elections in the next 30 days and the country must be "nursed back to health" before they can take place.
CIA Analysis Reportedly Concluded That Regime Insiders Would Be Best Suited To Lead a Temporary Government If Maduro Was Removed
A recent CIA analysis concluded that regime insiders would be best suited to lead a temporary government if authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was toppled, influencing the decision to back Vice President Delcy Rodriguez rather than opposition Maria Corina Machado, according to a new report.
Maria Corina Machado Says 'Venezuelan People Want To Share' Nobel Peace Prize With Trump After He Reportedly Soured On Her For Keeping It
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said the country's people "want to share" the Nobel Peace Prize with President Donald Trump after a report claimed that he had soured on her for accepting the accolade, which he has long wanted for himself.
Sheinbaum Reaffirms Mexico's Stance After Maduro's Detention: 'Intervention Has Never Brought Democracy'
On Jan. 5, while speaking at her morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum invoked Latin America's history, arguing that foreign intervention has consistently failed to deliver positive outcomes.
Colombia's Petro Says He Would 'Take Up Arms Again' to Defend Country From Trump Threats
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that he would be willing to take up arms again if necessary to defend Colombia's sovereignty, responding to what he described as threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Noem Pushes Ahead With TPS Cuts for Venezuelans, Says Their Country Is 'More Free Today Than Yesterday'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, arguing that conditions in the country have improved following the U.S. detention of Nicolás Maduro.
Nicolás Maduro Hires Assange's Former Lawyer, Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Criminal Case
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who pleaded not guilty on Monday to federal drug and narco-terrorism charges in Manhattan, has retained prominent U.S. criminal defense lawyer Barry Pollack to lead his defense.
Tens Of Cubans Killed In U.S. Operation to Capture and Extract Nicolás Maduro, Havana Says
Cuba announced that 32 of its citizens were killed during the operation while carrying out missions on behalf of the Cuban Armed Forces and the Interior Ministry.
Armed Civilians Reportedly Stopping Vehicles In Venezuela And Searching For Shows Of U.S. Support
Armed civilians are setting roadblocks in Caracas and stopping vehicles to search for shows of support for the United States, according to a new report.
Colombian Guerrillas Vow to Spend 'Last Drop of Blood Fighting the US Empire' After Attack on Venezuela
Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the former FARC rebel group issued defiant statements following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
Venezuelan Regime Issues Decree To 'Search And Capture Everyone Involved In The Promotion Or Support' Of The U.S. Operation
The Venezuelan regime, now led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, issued a decree ordering police to "immediately begin the national search and capture of everyone involved in the promotion or support for the armed attack" by the Trump administration.
EU Rejects U.S.-Backed Plan for Venezuela Transition, Says Process Must Include Opposition Leader Machado
The European Union on Monday rejected a U.S.-backed plan to place Delcy Rodríguez at the center of Venezuela's political transition, saying the process must include opposition leaders.
Venezuela's Interim Leader Rodriguez Invites the U.S. to 'Work Jointly on a Cooperation Agenda' Following Maduro's Detention
Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, called on the United States to "work jointly on a cooperation agenda" and appealed for peace and dialogue.
Marco Rubio Rejects Elections Will Take Place In Venezuela Immediately: 'That's Absurd'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the notion that elections will take place immediately after the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.
Trump Reportedly Refrained From Boosting Machado In Venezuela Because She Took The Nobel Peace Prize: 'Ultimate Sin'
President Donald Trump reportedly soured on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado because she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, which he has long wanted for himself, according to a new report.