Nicolás Maduro

The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse relations.

Meanwhile, White House official Stephen Miller told a gathering of Latin American military leaders on Thursday that drug cartels can only be defeated with military force.

Venezuela's oil ministry suspends 19 production-sharing contracts, including projects in Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco Belt, as part of a broader review of deals linked to US sanctions.

Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty on January 5 to drug trafficking charges that could land them in a US prison for decades. They are jailed in New York awaiting trial.

All four killed were aboard the Florida boat, with the incident taking place amid heightened tension between Cuba and the United States.

As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez faces US pressure to cut ties with Cuba, leading to the departure of Cuban security advisers and medical personnel from the country.

From Venezuela to Tehran to Munich, Rubio is no longer just executing policy; he’s shaping a new world order.

The trip, along with last week's visit by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, is part of US President Donald Trump's efforts to push Venezuela to carry out sweeping reforms.

The Pentagon confirmed three new maritime strikes that killed 11, as US warships previously focused on Venezuela head toward the Middle East.