CARACAS: Venezuela on Monday rejected the United States’ designation of an alleged drug cartel, Cartel de los Soles, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), calling it a “ridiculous lie” aimed at justifying an “illegitimate” military intervention. Read More: US weighs major new action against Venezuela The move comes amid a major US military build-up near Venezuelan […]
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Caribbean tensions surge as US launches military operation
The United States has launched a military operation named “Southern Spear” in the Caribbean, targeting drug traffickers. The operation could potentially involve action against Venezuela. US officials said the mission aims to protect Americans from illegal drugs and curb organized crime in the Western Hemisphere. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the operation on […]
Trump downplays war with Venezuela
President Donald Trump sent mixed signals Sunday regarding potential US action in Venezuela, downplaying fears of an imminent war while suggesting that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s tenure may be nearing its end. In an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Trump said when asked about the likelihood of a US war with Venezuela, “I doubt it. […]
Trump denies US strike plans on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump on Saturday denied any plans for military strikes on Venezuela. He spoke aboard Air Force One. Trump said media reports suggesting strikes were false. His comments followed weeks of speculation about potential action against the South American nation. The denial contrasts with earlier statements. Trump had previously hinted that he might […]
Trump indicates approval of CIA action against Venezuela
US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the South American country. Trump’s comments triggered outrage from leftist Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who decried “coups d’etat orchestrated by the CIA” and ordered military exercises following a […]
Trump Confirms CIA Authorization for Covert Operations in Venezuela
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he has authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, in what analysts describe as a significant escalation of US efforts to remove President Nicolas Maduro from power. The revelation came after The New York Times reported that Trump had […]
Machado awards Nobel peace prize to Trump and Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to the people of Venezuela and U.S. President Donald Trump. She posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the prize recognizes the struggle of all Venezuelans. She added it gives her campaign a boost toward freedom. Machado said she stands with Trump, the U.S. […]
Trump eyes strikes on Venezuela cartels, deploys F-35s
The United States has deployed F-35 stealth fighter jets to Puerto Rico as tensions with Venezuela increase. Washington says the move is aimed at strengthening anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. However, officials and analysts believe it also signals a warning to President Nicolas Maduro. Alongside the jets, the US Navy has increased its presence with […]
Venezuela repatriates 700 citizens from Trinidad and Tobago
President Nicolas Maduro’s government repatriated more than 700 Venezuelans who fled to nearby Trinidad and Tobago amid their homeland’s crippling economic crisis, the Foreign Ministry announced Sunday. “More than 700 Venezuelans have arrived in Venezuela from Trinidad and Tobago in the first ‘Vuelta a la Patria’ (Return to the Homeland) plan carried out by sea,” […]
EU mission meets with Venezuela defense minister, supreme court
European Union election experts met on Wednesday with Venezuela’s defense minister and Supreme Court president, at a time when the opposition is demanding the release of a top leader accused of terrorism and treason. The EU representatives arrived in Venezuela a week ago to study the possibility of sending a mission to observe mayoral and […]