Venezuela

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

Trump had been asked by reporters about a claim Maduro had made this week that the United States was seeking "regime change through military threat."

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a copy of the Venezuelan Constitution as he addresses the media, in Caracas, Venezuela, September 1, 2025.
A F-35 jet lands on the runway of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises about 100 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii, US July 19, 2024.

US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say

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

Police officers stand by 11 tons of cocaine seized in two drug busts in Vigo and Valencia, at the Spanish National Police headquarters in Madrid, Spain, December 12, 2023.

US military strikes vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela, Trump says


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

In a video posted to X, US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.

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.

Iran remains diplomatically isolated five days into Israeli strikes on Tehran - analysis

Iran likely expected a lot more support by this point. However, even its friends in places like Venezuela and Russia don’t seem to be able to aid Iran very much.

 Iran Ambassador and Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani leaves the podium after delivering remarks, following Israel's attack on Iran, at UN headquarters in New York City, June 16, 2025.

Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans deported by Trump, judge says at hearing

The Trump administration on March 15 deported more than 200 people to El Salvador, where they are being detained in the country's massive anti-terrorism prison.

 Venezuelan migrants arrive on a flight after being deported from the United States, in Caracas, Venezuela, March 24, 2025.

Trump to impose 25% tariff on countries that buy oil, gas from Venezuela

China, which has already been the subject of US tariffs, is the largest buyer of Venezuela's oil, the OPEC member's main export.

 US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, February 2025.

US set to pay El Salvador $6 million to jail 300 alleged gang members- report

El Salvador's presidential office told Reuters it only knows what has been made public.

US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, New York, US, September 25, 2019.

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.

Argentina identifies Hezbollah terrorist who bombed Israeli embassy, Jewish center in Buenos Aires

This comes six months after Argentinian courts confirmed that Iran and Hezbollah were both behind the 1992 and the 1994 bombings.

 Hussein Ahmad Karaki, head of Hezbollah operations in Latin America, responsible for the 1992 and 1994 Buenos Aires bombings, as seen on a Venezuelan ID card from 2004.

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.

Venezuela arrests Spain, US and Czech nationals for 'destabilization'

A spokesperson for the US State Department said "a US military member" had been detained in Venezuela.

 Guardia Nacional de Venezuela Police. February 23, 2013.