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Venezuelan Government Accuses U.S. of Attacking Civilian and Military Installations
The government of Venezuela has made allegations against the United States, claiming that the U.S. is involved in attacking both civilian and military installations within Venezuelan territory....
Venezuela Accuses US of Severe Military Aggression After Explosions in Caracas
The Venezuelan government has accused the United States of committing severe acts of military aggression following explosions that occurred in Caracas....
U.S. combat aircraft over Venezuelan capital amid explosions
Reports from Caracas indicate explosions occurring simultaneously with low-altitude flights of U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The nature and context of these events are unclear but suggest heightened...
Venezuela’s Maduro open to talks with US on drugs and oil, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated willingness for negotiations with the US on drug trafficking during a pre-recorded interview aired on Venezuelan state television. However, he did not addres...
Did Trump Just Confess to Attacking Venezuela?
The article questions whether recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump indicate an admission of conducting attacks on Venezuela, suggesting that Trump's comments might imply involvement in mil...
Trump Confirms First US Ground Attack in Venezuela: Drug Factory Destroyed by Massive Explosion
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that ground forces were used for the first time in Venezuela during an operation to destroy a drug factory through a massive explosion....
Trump: US Struck 'A Hub' Where Drugs Were Being Loaded Onto Ships in Venezuela
US President Trump claimed that the United States struck 'a hub' in Venezuela where narcotics were being loaded onto ships for international distribution. This statement appears to be part of ongoing ...
Trump Suggests US Carried Out First Land Attack Against Cartels in Venezuela
President Donald Trump made an unverified statement implying that the United States conducted its first land-based military operation against criminal cartels operating within Venezuela. The claim lac...
Trump Suggests US Carried Out Ground Attack Against Cartels in Venezuela
President Donald Trump suggested during an interview that the United States possibly carried out ground attacks against drug cartels operating within Venezuela. No official confirmation from the U.S. ...
How oil, drugs and immigration fueled Trump's campaign against Venezuela
The article discusses how issues like oil trade disputes, drug trafficking concerns, and migration crises from Venezuela were leveraged by former President Donald Trump to criticize the Venezuelan gov...
Blocked: 17.5 million barrels of Venezuelan oil in Caribbean
The shipment of approximately 17.5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil has been blocked in the Caribbean due to economic sanctions and international disputes over payment mechanisms, affecting Ven...
In the Caribbean, Trump and Hegseth are Waging the Wrong War
A commentary piece criticizes both former President Donald Trump and his national security adviser Peter Navarro for their approach in addressing conflicts within the Caribbean region. The article sug...
Venezuela’s Foreign Relations Under Maduro and After
In 2019, Imdat Oner and Lana Shehadeh argued that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro sought alliances with authoritarian nations due to his isolation from the U.S. and much of Latin America. Six yea...
Trump’s Venezuela oil revival plan is a $100 billion gamble
Under President Trump's recent initiative, there is an attempt to revive oil production in Venezuela which has drastically decreased during the 12-year tenure of President Nicolás Maduro. The plan inv...
China condemns U.S. use of force against Venezuela
China expressed strong condemnation towards the U.S.'s use of force against Venezuela and its actions targeting the country's president. The statement emphasized China's shock at such a blatant act....
Lessons learned from the US raid on Venezuela
Mark Cancian from CSIS discusses insights and implications of Operation Absolute Resolve, focusing on the raid conducted by the United States in Venezuela and what it signifies for future defense stra...
Orbán Vows No Ukraine Support, Praises Trump’s Venezuela Intervention in Fiery 2026 Address
In what could be seen as an attempt to distract from internal issues such as economic stagnation and rising living costs, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán used a speech in 2026 to discuss interna...
Suspicious bets on Maduro’s removal raise eyebrows as user nets over US$400,000
A new Polymarket user has drawn attention for winning over $400,000 through speculative bets predicting the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. The gambler placed near...
Trump’s audacious imperialism will only propel China’s rise
The article criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela as an example of American imperialism driven by control over oil reserves. It implies that such aggressive tactics will boost ...
Marco Rubio Explains US Operation Against Venezuela as 'Law Enforcement'
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida has characterized an unspecified US operation against Venezuela as a law enforcement action rather than military intervention. The nature and specifics of the operation ...
Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report
According to an Associated Press report, the U.S. military aircraft involved in last year's strike against a suspected drug boat near Venezuela was painted to resemble a civilian plane....
Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report
The Associated Press reported that a military aircraft utilized by the U.S. military in an operation targeting a suspected drug trafficking boat near Venezuela last autumn was painted to resemble a ci...
Trump to meet Venezuela opposition leader Machado at White House on Thursday
US President Donald Trump will host Maria Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate from Venezuela, at the White House on Thursday. This meeting occurs amid U.S. eff...
News: Doctors Claim That Americans Used a Secret Energy Weapon Against N. Maduro
Doctors who have been treating Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's injuries claim that the American attempt on his life involved a secret energy weapon....
News: Doctors Report US Used Secret Energy Weapon While Attacking N. Maduro
Doctors claim that during an attack on President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela, American forces used a secret energy weapon....
The Surprising Reason Why Dreaded Russian Anti-Air Systems Failed to Protect Venezuela During US Operation to Capture Maduro
Reports suggest that during a hypothetical operation aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States, Russian-supplied anti-aircraft systems in Venezuela did not activate o...
Latin American Reactions to Maduro’s Capture
Public opinion regarding US detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro varies widely across Latin America, with public support for his arrest found primarily in countries grappling with influxes...
Cuban Economy and Stability Shaken by Venezuelan Crisis
Cuba's economy and political stability face challenges due to the ongoing economic crisis in Venezuela, its key strategic ally. The decline in financial support, oil supplies, and other crucial assist...
US Allegedly Used 'Sound Weapon' During Operation in Venezuela: Witness Testimony
According to reports emerging from Venezuela, witnesses claim they observed the United States allegedly utilizing what was described as a “sound weapon” during a recent operation within Venezuelan ter...
Trump discussed Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Ukraine
President Donald Trump addressed various international issues including relations with Iran, the situation in Venezuela, developments related to Greenland, and matters concerning Ukraine....
US Used Secret Weapons During Maduro's Capture - White House
The US reportedly utilized covert weaponry during an operation involving Venezuelan President Maduro. This information was disclosed by the White House....
How the US raid in Venezuela has triggered Brazilian fury and a Chinese opening
US military operation in Venezuela resulted in Brazilian President Lula denouncing the raid as a violation of international law and a dangerous precedent for global stability. He emphasized it was an ...
Pentagon Representative: US Continues Intercepting Ships with Venezuelan Oil
A Pentagon representative stated that the United States will continue intercepting ships carrying oil from Venezuela as part of its sanctions and enforcement efforts against the South American nation'...
How Cuba was blindsided by the operation to capture Maduro
Experts suggest that Cuban intelligence failed to accurately assess U.S. readiness to intervene in Venezuela. The operation aimed at capturing President Nicolas Maduro indicates a misjudgment by Cuban...
Guenov on Times Radio about how Venezuela impacts the US-Russia relationship
Tressa Guenov was interviewed on Times Radio regarding the impact of Venezuela on US-Russia relations. She highlights that despite not naming Russia as an adversary in its National Security Strategy, ...
Venezuela and US Resume Diplomatic Contacts: Reassessment of Relations Following Maduro's Fall
Following the fall of President Maduro, Venezuela has resumed diplomatic contacts with the United States. This marks a potential shift in relations between the two countries as they reassess their pol...
What We Know and Don’t Know About the Legal Case Against Maduro
A detailed legal case against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is underway but faces significant challenges due to its complexity and political implications....
Shadow Fleet has a streak of bad luck. After arresting Maduro, dominos start falling
Reports suggest that there have been a series of negative events affecting a fleet associated with illicit activities, often referred to as the 'Shadow Fleet'. Following the arrest of Venezuelan Presi...
US Raid in Venezuela Reveals Its Law of the Jungle Approach
An analysis piece discussing how a recent US raid on Venezuelan territory highlights American foreign policy's aggressive and unilateral nature....
Venezuela releasing ‘significant number’ of prisoners in bid to ‘seek peace’
In a move described by Venezuelan government officials as an effort to 'seek peace,' Venezuela has begun releasing prisoners, both citizens and foreigners, from its jails. The details on the number of...
U.S. Airpower Can’t Run Venezuela
The article discusses the limitations of utilizing solely U.S. air power for influencing political change or governance in Venezuela, emphasizing the necessity for ground-level collaboration within th...
Kroenig featured in the New York Times on ousting Maduro
Matthew Kroenig, vice president of the Atlantic Council and senior director at the Scowcroft Center, wrote an article in The New York Times arguing that US security interests were threatened by Nicola...
Netherlands dials back on US Caribbean drug missions amid Venezuela tensions
The Dutch military has scaled back its cooperation with the United States on counter-drug missions in the Caribbean due to tensions related to U.S. operations against suspected drug-smuggling vessels ...
Chinese firm owner in Venezuela warns of spillover after Maduro’s abduction
David Hou, a Chinese business owner who recently returned to Venezuela after eight years abroad, expresses concern over the U.S.'s alleged abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Hou describ...
Did the U.S. Use Kamikaze Drones To Strike Venezuela?
The article discusses speculation regarding the use of kamikaze drones by the United States during an operation involving Venezuela. The source material suggests that in videos related to Operation Ab...
Ukraine Allies Meet in Paris; US Focuses on Venezuela
A meeting of Ukraine's allies took place in Paris, where discussions included support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and the United States' attention shifted towards concerns regarding Venezue...
Venezuela’s Deposed Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Insists Still President
The situation remains unclear regarding what will follow US actions against Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, who has been ousted but maintains his claim to the presidency....
Trump administration launches new bid to pressure US oil companies on Venezuela
The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to encourage US oil companies to invest in Venezuela's deteriorating oil industry. Secretary of Energy and the Interior are spearheading this initi...
If leader seizures are normalised, China may see a Taiwanese opportunity
The US apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3rd might not be seen as an unusual occurrence. It could represent a precedent set by powerful nations normalizing cross-border se...
U.S. Takeover of Venezuela Would Be Putin’s Victory
The article discusses how a hypothetical U.S. takeover of Venezuela would be considered a strategic victory for Russia's Vladimir Putin and a defeat for the United States in its geopolitical maneuveri...
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