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January 4, 2026 5:47 PM

Trump says US will run Venezuela after Maduro seized

Venezuela's toppled leader Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention center on Sunday awaiting drug charges after President Donald Trump ordered an audacious raid to capture him, saying the U.S. would take control of the oil-producing nation. The i...

November 30, 2025 5:57 PM

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety," but gave no further details, stirring anxiety and confusion in Caracas as his administration ramps up pressure on...

November 18, 2025 1:04 PM

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

President Donald Trump said on Monday he has not ruled out putting American forces on the ground in Venezuela, while expressing a willingness to hear directly from Nicolas Maduro regarding the Venezuelan leader's proposals to avert further U.S. milit...

November 17, 2025 9:28 AM

Trump says US may open talks with Venezuela’s Maduro

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States may open talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who faces escalating pressure from Washington amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean. It was one of the first signs ...

November 2, 2025 9:25 AM

Putin rushes to help Maduro, sends Wagner Group to Venezuela as Trump beats the drums of war

The U.S. - Venezuela confrontation has erupted to new heights. And now, Russia has entered the fight. Recently, a Russian military transport plane landed in Caracas, signalling Moscow’s direct involvement in the crisis. For Washington, D.C., it’...

October 7, 2025 9:03 AM

Trump calls off diplomatic outreach to Venezuela, US official says

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement with Venezuela and told his special envoy Richard Grenell to stop all outreach, a senior U.S. official said on Monday. The news, which was first reported by the New Y...

August 8, 2025 10:18 AM

US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 million

The United States has doubled its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million over allegations of drug trafficking and links to criminal groups, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced ...

September 9, 2024 10:08 AM

Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez flew into Spain on Sunday to seek asylum, Madrid said, hours after quitting his country amid a political and diplomatic crisis over July's disputed election. Gonzalez - who has challenged...

August 2, 2024 11:27 AM

US recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela's disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro's claim of victory. "Given the overwhe...

July 29, 2024 12:36 PM

Venezuela: Maduro declared winner of presidential election; U.S. raises “serious concerns”

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez were each claiming victory in a presidential election on Monday morning, after a vote marked by accusations of underhand tactics and isolated incidents of violence. The co...