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‘Is it a coup?’: A week in Venezuela after the attacks
Following US President Donald Trump's decision regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, residents face challenges such as unreliable internet connectivity, lengthy queues at food stores, fear, u...
Contrasting Chinese and US power plays in Venezuela and beyond
This article contrasts China's and the United States' strategic moves in international relations, specifically examining their competitive dynamics in Venezuela and broader geopolitical contexts....
US Promises To Intercept All Shadow Fleet Ships With Venezuelan Oil
The United States has pledged to intercept all ships in what is described as a 'shadow fleet' carrying Venezuelan oil. This move is part of ongoing efforts by the US to exert pressure on Venezuela's e...
Trump's Doe-Roe Doctrine: Why the U.S. Is Betting On Delcy Rodriguez Post-Maduro Capture
The article discusses the implications of a hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States and the potential role of Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez in th...
Trump's Action in Venezuela: Gunboat Diplomacy on Steroids
Carl P. Leubsdorf critiques U.S. President Donald Trump's approach towards Venezuela, labeling it as an exaggerated form of gunboat diplomacy involving significant U.S. military presence to pressure t...
EU intercepts oil tanker 'Olina' in Caribbean; links it to Venezuela's ghost fleet
The European Union has intercepted an oil tanker named Olina operating in the Caribbean and has linked the vessel to what is known as Venezuela’s 'ghost fleet.' This development ties into ongoing conc...
George Friedman on Why the U.S. Cares About Venezuela, Cuba and Greenland
Analysis by George Friedman discussing the US's strategic interests in Latin America and the Arctic region. Key topics include Venezuela post Nicolas Maduro seizure, potential actions towards Cuba, an...
Trump’s Venezuela Policy Spurs Fears of Global Precedent, Experts Say
A Washington panel discussed concerns over the Trump administration's approach to Venezuela, questioning its global implications and impacts on Russia and China. The discussion highlighted fears regar...
US Military Officer Who Helped Plan Maduro Kidnapping Was Injured During Attack
A US military officer who was involved in planning an unsuccessful attempt to kidnap Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has been injured during the incident....
Kroenig on DW News on US oil tanker seizures in the Caribbean
On January 7, Atlantic Council vice president Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on DW-TV about the U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude oil. He argued that this action ...
Russia Backs Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s Interim President After ‘Foreign Armed Aggression’
Russia supports Delcy Rodríguez's appointment as interim president of Venezuela after what Russia considers a US-led military operation against the country, despite previously calling for the release ...
After US raid on Venezuela, analysts weigh lessons about Russian air defenses
Following the recent US military operation against targets in Venezuela, defense analysts are examining the implications for Russian-made air defense systems deployed in the country. Despite the prese...
Uncertain Progress in Ukraine Talks as US Shifts Focus to Venezuela
The progress of ongoing peace talks for Ukraine in Paris faces uncertainty amid a shift in United States' strategic attention towards Venezuela....
Trump says he’s prepared to send more US troops to Venezuela if interim president doesn’t cooperate
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he anticipates needing to launch a second military intervention in Venezuela but emphasized that the U.S. is not currently at war with the country. He also sugg...
After Maduro's Capture, Denmark Warns Trump About Greenland
Following the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Denmark has issued a stern warning to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential actions in Greenland, stating that any such...
What US influence over Venezuelan oil really means for Asia
The current crisis in Venezuela, following Washington's capture of the country's president, highlights U.S. control through sanctions policy, export licensing, shipping access and diplomatic authority...
Blow to Putin's Position: Reuters Reveals Dire Consequences of Maduro Takeover for Russia
Reuters reports that President Vladimir Putin’s recent support for Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro may have negative implications for Russian interests in the country and international...
Enemies not allowed to control large oil reserves, US ambassador to UN says
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz stated that adversaries of the US cannot be permitted to control major oil reserves like Venezuela's under President Nicolas Maduro. Charged with narco-t...
Videos suggest stealthy Air Force drone flew recon for Maduro capture
Recent videos are purportedly showing the RQ-170 Sentinel unmanned aircraft returning to Puerto Rico following an operation that involved the attempted capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro....
Zelensky Prepares for Paris Talks as Europe Reels From US Military Action in Venezuela
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing for peace talks in Paris as the situation in Ukraine remains tense following weeks of negotiation efforts. The timing coincides with significant int...
A Loss of an Ally and a New Rival: Russia Suffers Double Damage from the Fall of Maduro
The article discusses how Russia's international relations are affected by political changes in Venezuela. With the likely fall or weakening of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Russia is losing an...
CHINESE JYL-1 Long-Range S-Band 3D Air Surveillance Radar Flops Again In Venezuela
Venezuelan Chinese-made JYL-1 long-range S-Band 3D air surveillance radars have faced criticism after reportedly failing to detect US military aircraft during an operation. The systems, supposed to de...
Why Putin envies Trump’s mission to arrest Maduro
The article discusses why Russian President Vladimir Putin might feel envious of former U.S. President Donald Trump's actions aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The narrative expl...
Trump says oil execs tipped off about Venezuela attack
President Donald Trump disclosed that American oil company CEOs were informed of the US military’s plans for an attack on Venezuela before its execution. This admission has caused outrage as the admin...
Oil rallies after Venezuela shock while safe haven assets also rise
Washington's actions in Venezuela have caused significant market volatility, particularly affecting oil prices as investors assess potential long-term supply impacts. Additionally, gold and defense st...
Should Putin Fear Trump into the New Year? Russia Is Not Iran or Venezuela
The article discusses whether Russian President Vladimir Putin should be concerned about potential aggressive actions from US President Donald Trump in the upcoming year. The piece notes that unlike I...
'40 Killed In US Strike': Venezuelan Official
A senior Venezuelan official claims at least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians, were killed in a U.S. military strike early Saturday morning. The report originates from an anonymou...
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
Cuban officials have confirmed that 32 Cuban military personnel died during the recent United States-led operation which resulted in the ousting of Venezuela's leader over the weekend. No further deta...
Maduro ouster leaves Cuba’s wobbling regime without a benefactor
Venezuela's leftist leader Nicolas Maduro has been providing substantial oil aid to Cuba. Should Maduro be ousted, Cuba stands to lose an essential resource, as it requires around 100,000 barrels of o...
US attack on Venezuela raises concerns about Greenland's future
The article discusses how recent tensions and actions involving the US intervention towards Venezuela are causing concern over Greenland's strategic position and future stability within NATO and Arcti...
92 T-72 tanks, S-300 missiles, Su-30 jets: Venezuela regime change could expose Russia’s most advanced fighter systems
The possibility of regime change in Venezuela could expose Russian military hardware previously supplied to the country including T-72 tanks, S-300 missile systems, Su-30 fighter jets and Iranian dron...
US Initially Planned to Attack Venezuela During Christmas Holidays
According to The New York Times, the United States had initially planned to launch an attack on Venezuela around Christmas time. However, these plans were aborted for unspecified reasons....
American stealth drone linked to Venezuela operation
A high-level U.S. stealth surveillance drone, likely a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel, has been linked to recent military operations in the Caribbean region, possibly related to events in Venezuela. ...
US Plans for Venezuela Interviewed by CBS News
An interview segment covers US plans regarding Venezuela, discussing potential intervention strategies and diplomatic relations....
US Knows What To Do Next: Zelenskyy Makes Veiled Remark On Putin After Maduro's Capture
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine made a veiled comment about Russian President Vladimir Putin following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This statement indicates potential st...
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Reacts to Potential Capture of Venezuelan Leader Maduro: Implications for US and Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, has commented on reports related to the potential capture or ousting of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s president. Zelenskyy suggested that the United States...
Former US Ambassador: Venezuela Precedent Could Backfire on Trump
A former US ambassador has warned that the approach taken by President Donald Trump towards Venezuela could set a dangerous precedent if applied in other areas of the world where the US seeks to exert...
Maduro and Wife Face New Indictment: What We Know About the Case
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been newly indicted by an unspecified foreign entity. Details about the charges are scarce, implying a political or legal process a...
RQ-170 Sentinel Stealth Drone Supported Maduro Capture Mission
The RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone was utilized for operations aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Maduro and has been present overhead during similar missions in the past....
Donald Trump’s Venezuela Strike Makes No Sense
Dr. Robert E. Kelly argues that former President Donald Trump's recent actions targeting Nicolas Maduro constitute not just a limited military strike but the start of what could become an indefinite o...
​Is Cuba next after Maduro’s capture?
Nicolás Maduro’s removal from power signals potential reforms and challenges for Venezuela's criminal elements. This event also raises concerns about the future of Cuban influence in Venezuela, given ...
Trump Sets a Devastating Precedent in Venezuela
The article discusses concerns over President Trump's actions in Venezuela, implying they may encourage Russia and China to follow suit with aggressive interventions elsewhere....
Charai for The National Interest: Peace Through Strength in Venezuela—and the World
The article discusses the strategy of achieving peace through strength, particularly focusing on the geopolitical situation in Venezuela and its broader implications on global stability according to a...
Several Explosions Rock Caracas Amid Tensions with USA
The city of Caracas experienced several explosions that have heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States. While there has been no official explanation for these events, they occur at a...
MQ-9 Reapers Flying With Unusually Heavy Weapons Loads Over Caribbean
Reports suggest MQ-9 Reaper drones are being deployed with heavy armaments over the Caribbean, equipped with up to 10 Hellfire missiles. This follows an alleged CIA drone strike in Venezuela....
Trump: US Hit 'Big Facility' Linked to Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boats
According to Ana Faguy's report on BBC News, former US President Donald Trump announced that the United States had targeted a significant facility linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking. The claim cent...
Trump Says US Attacked Venezuelan Wharf Where Drugs Were Allegedly Loaded
President Trump stated that the United States attacked a wharf in Venezuela where drugs were allegedly being loaded. The move was likely aimed at disrupting drug trafficking operations involving South...
Trump Announces Interdiction of Narcotics Cargo Ship in Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American authorities have intercepted and seized a cargo ship loaded with narcotics in Venezuelan waters. This action is part of ongoing efforts to comba...
War in Venezuela: The Iraq War All Over Again?
The article discusses the possibility of a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, comparing such an action to the 2003 Iraq war and noting that it would be unnecessary and risky despite potential sm...
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump's Campaign in Venezuela
This article discusses how issues such as oil dependency, drug trafficking ties with Colombia, and the impact of immigration from Venezuela influenced Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric regarding the co...
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