Tag: Nicolas Maduro
US strikes second alleged Venezuelan drug boat as tensions mount
President Donald Trump said a US new strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat from Venezuela killed three…
Venezuela’s Maduro says US behavior is ‘aggression,’ communications largely cut
(Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday that recent incidents between his country and the United…
Why do so many Latin American leaders have legal troubles?
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro – who was this week convicted of plotting to overturn his country’s 2022…
F-35s Arrive In Puerto Rico For Counter-Drug Operation
A flight of six F-35B stealth fighters landed in Puerto Rico Saturday afternoon to take part in the…
Venezuela condemns US destroyer for hostile occupation of fishing vessel
Venezuela has accused the United States of illegally boarding and occupying one of its fishing vessels in the…
Venezuela military, militias deploy to ‘battlefronts’, Maduro says
(Reuters) -Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said early on Thursday his country would deploy military, police and civilian defenses…
Venezuela not seeking conflict with the United States, its foreign minister tells CNN
Venezuela is not seeking a military confrontation with the United States or any other regional actor, its Foreign…
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Venezuelans’ daily struggles to access food
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are familiar with hardship — they have lived under a complex social, economic…
Venezuela deploys warships, drones to coast as US naval squadron nears
Venezuela’s defence minister says military vessels and drones will be sent to patrol the country’s coastline amid simmering…
Fight against cartels or imperial ambition?
The United States warships are approaching Venezuelan waters in the southern Caribbean as part of President Donald Trump’s…
Venezuelan opposition says government freed 13 jailed in post-election crackdown
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leaders and civil society groups said on Sunday that the government released…
Maduro calls on China as US mounts pressure on Venezuela. Will it answer?
Amid the sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro mentioned China, the…