Venezuela

US designates Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles a terrorist group, escalating pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's government rejected what it called a "ridiculous" US plan to designate the "non-existent" group.

Supporters march during a protest to support the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on August 11, 2025 in Caracas, Venezuela.
People line up to board the plane in a terminal at the Simon Bolivar International airport in Maiquetia, La Guaira State, Venezuela June 3, 2024.

Several international airlines cancel their flights in Venezuela after US warning

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures on the day of a march marking Venezuelan Student Day, in Caracas, Venezuela, November 21, 2025.

US to launch new phase of Venezuela ops., including possible plan to overthrow Maduro, sources say

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025.

Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela


Maduro: Zionists trying to hand Venezuela to 'devils' amid US tensions

"We are the people of David against the Goliaths that we have already defeated in history," Maduro stated.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025.

Trump says US may open talks with Venezuela's Maduro amid massive military buildup

President Trump hints at potential talks with Venezuelan leader Maduro as the US escalates military presence in the Caribbean amid ongoing anti-drug operations.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a miniature of the Venezuelan constitution on the day he meets with Caribbean parliamentarians from 14 countries to sign a peace agreement in the region, amid rising tensions with the US, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, October 31, 2025.

US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization

"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.

 A coast guard boat of the Venezuelan Navy operates off the Caribbean coast on the day Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro says that Venezuela would deploy military, police, and civilian defenses at 284 "battlefront" locations across Venezuela, amid heightened tensions with the US, Sept. 11, 2025.

Iran slams US military strikes against alleged drug boats amid rising US Venezuela tensions

IRNA calls US attacks "arbitrary and extrajudicial killings," appealing to the UN to prevent violations of international peace and security.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (R) meets with Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (L), at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela June 2, 2025.

US kills three men in another strike on suspected drug vessel, Hegseth says

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the latest strike, against what the Pentagon states are vessels belonging to terror organizations.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, November 1, 2025.

How Venezuela's Nobel Prize Winner built a high-stakes alliance with Trump

Leader of Venezuelan opposition Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025. Now, she's forming an alliance with the US to take an aggressive stance against Maduro's government.

 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures as she addresses supporters at a protest ahead of the Friday inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term, in Caracas, Venezuela January 9, 2025.

I'm a Jew, I met with Mamdani and this is what I learned

I have no reason to believe that Zohran Mamdani is antisemitic or remotely close to that. But I learned that we must argue better. Respectfully, and truthfully, without demonizing the other side.

Dov Bleich and Zohran Mamdani.

Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado praises Israel in call with Netanyahu

Machado also congratulated Netanyahu on the agreement for the release of hostages from Gaza.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures at a protest ahead of the Friday inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term, in Caracas, Venezuela January 9, 2025.

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 opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump

"I thank you so much, but I hope you understand this is a movement, this is an achievement of a whole society. I am just one person. I certainly do not deserve it," she told the Nobel Committee.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures at a protest ahead of the Friday inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term, in Caracas, Venezuela January 9, 2025.

US FBI chief calls for 'al Qaeda' treatment for drug traffickers

"We must treat them like the al-Qaeda of the world," says FBI chief Patel.

Detained Venezuelans Depart From El Salvador To Caracas As Part Of Exchange Agreement With The US