Nicolás Maduro

Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro

The new authority would allow the CIA to carry out lethal operations in Venezuela and conduct a range of operations in the Caribbean.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro talks to member of the media on the day of Venezuela's mayoral and council elections, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 27, 2025.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a copy of the Venezuelan Constitution as he addresses the media, in Caracas, Venezuela, September 1, 2025.

Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

A protester in Caracas, Venezuela, wears a t-shirt depicting US President Donald Trump that reads 'Hands off Venezuela,' August 11, 2025; illustrative.

Iran ambassador denounces US's 'hostile' policies toward Venezuela as illegal, violating UN charter

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro talks to member of the media on the day of Venezuela's mayoral and council elections, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 27, 2025.

US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million


US calls for halt to harassment of Venezuela opposition after Machado freed

"We have and continue to condemn publicly Maduro and his representatives for attempting to intimidate Venezuela's democratic opposition," a White House spokesperson said.

 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures during a presidential election campaign closing rally in Caracas, Venezuela, July 25, 2024.

Venezuela's Maduro says two US citizens arrested among group of 'mercenaries'

Maduro said the detained US citizens were "very high level" but did not provide further details or evidence of the arrests.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Venezuela's President Maduro attacks Israelis, Zionists in hour-long rant

“The most important battle in human history is for this birthplace, and it is a battle for the liberation of Palestine, the liberation of Jerusalem.”

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks on as he votes during presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2024.

Spain denies links to Venezuela plot after Spanish nationals arrested

Spain denies involvement in Venezuela's alleged destabilization plot after Spanish nationals were arrested. Spain demands clarification from Venezuela.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? - opinion

At stake as Maduro clings to power is further political and economic chaos and international isolation.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Nicolas Maduro is lighting a small antisemitic bonfire for political gains - opinion

When Maduro talks about “Zionists,” he means Jewish caricatures: fat, cigar-smoking, money-counting Jews sitting in dark rooms, plotting how to depose him. 

 VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro speaks during a march amid the disputed presidential election, in Caracas.

Venezuela's Maduro signs decree blocking X access for 10 days

Maduro said he signed a resolution presented by regulator Conatel which "has decided to take social network X, formerly known as Twitter, out of circulation for 10 days."

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks on as he votes during presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2024.

Maduro: 'International Zionism' behind civil unrest in Venezuela

"All the communication power of Zionism, who controls all social networks, the satellites, and all the power behind this coup d'état.

 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro applauds on the day he addresses supporters during an electoral referendum over Venezuela's rights to the potentially oil-rich region of Esequiba, which has long been the subject of a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 3

Musk vs Maduro: Maduro may face another battle this year, but this time in the ring

Maduro: 'I am not afraid of you, let's go at it.' Musk: 'If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars.'

 Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.

Venezuela faces crucial election which could see Maduro finally gone

Venezuelans are heading to the polls in a high-stakes election that could change the entire future of a country that has spiraled into economic and political dismay.

 Venezuelan residents gather for mass during Venezuela's presidential election.

Is an alliance emerging between Venezuela and Turkey? - analysis

After enjoying his time in Turkey, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro went to Tehran where met with President Ebrahim Raisi.

 Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Ankara