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92 T-72 tanks, S-300 missiles, Su-30 jets: Venezuela regime change could expose Russia’s most advanced fighter systems
The possibility of regime change in Venezuela could expose Russian military hardware previously supplied to the country including T-72 tanks, S-300 missile systems, Su-30 fighter jets and Iranian dron...
US Initially Planned to Attack Venezuela During Christmas Holidays
According to The New York Times, the United States had initially planned to launch an attack on Venezuela around Christmas time. However, these plans were aborted for unspecified reasons....
American stealth drone linked to Venezuela operation
A high-level U.S. stealth surveillance drone, likely a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel, has been linked to recent military operations in the Caribbean region, possibly related to events in Venezuela. ...
US Plans for Venezuela Interviewed by CBS News
An interview segment covers US plans regarding Venezuela, discussing potential intervention strategies and diplomatic relations....
US Knows What To Do Next: Zelenskyy Makes Veiled Remark On Putin After Maduro's Capture
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine made a veiled comment about Russian President Vladimir Putin following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This statement indicates potential st...
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Reacts to Potential Capture of Venezuelan Leader Maduro: Implications for US and Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, has commented on reports related to the potential capture or ousting of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s president. Zelenskyy suggested that the United States...
Former US Ambassador: Venezuela Precedent Could Backfire on Trump
A former US ambassador has warned that the approach taken by President Donald Trump towards Venezuela could set a dangerous precedent if applied in other areas of the world where the US seeks to exert...
Maduro and Wife Face New Indictment: What We Know About the Case
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been newly indicted by an unspecified foreign entity. Details about the charges are scarce, implying a political or legal process a...
RQ-170 Sentinel Stealth Drone Supported Maduro Capture Mission
The RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone was utilized for operations aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Maduro and has been present overhead during similar missions in the past....
Donald Trump’s Venezuela Strike Makes No Sense
Dr. Robert E. Kelly argues that former President Donald Trump's recent actions targeting Nicolas Maduro constitute not just a limited military strike but the start of what could become an indefinite o...
​Is Cuba next after Maduro’s capture?
Nicolás Maduro’s removal from power signals potential reforms and challenges for Venezuela's criminal elements. This event also raises concerns about the future of Cuban influence in Venezuela, given ...
Trump Sets a Devastating Precedent in Venezuela
The article discusses concerns over President Trump's actions in Venezuela, implying they may encourage Russia and China to follow suit with aggressive interventions elsewhere....
Charai for The National Interest: Peace Through Strength in Venezuela—and the World
The article discusses the strategy of achieving peace through strength, particularly focusing on the geopolitical situation in Venezuela and its broader implications on global stability according to a...
Several Explosions Rock Caracas Amid Tensions with USA
The city of Caracas experienced several explosions that have heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States. While there has been no official explanation for these events, they occur at a...
MQ-9 Reapers Flying With Unusually Heavy Weapons Loads Over Caribbean
Reports suggest MQ-9 Reaper drones are being deployed with heavy armaments over the Caribbean, equipped with up to 10 Hellfire missiles. This follows an alleged CIA drone strike in Venezuela....
Trump: US Hit 'Big Facility' Linked to Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boats
According to Ana Faguy's report on BBC News, former US President Donald Trump announced that the United States had targeted a significant facility linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking. The claim cent...
Trump Says US Attacked Venezuelan Wharf Where Drugs Were Allegedly Loaded
President Trump stated that the United States attacked a wharf in Venezuela where drugs were allegedly being loaded. The move was likely aimed at disrupting drug trafficking operations involving South...
Trump Announces Interdiction of Narcotics Cargo Ship in Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American authorities have intercepted and seized a cargo ship loaded with narcotics in Venezuelan waters. This action is part of ongoing efforts to comba...
War in Venezuela: The Iraq War All Over Again?
The article discusses the possibility of a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, comparing such an action to the 2003 Iraq war and noting that it would be unnecessary and risky despite potential sm...
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump's Campaign in Venezuela
This article discusses how issues such as oil dependency, drug trafficking ties with Colombia, and the impact of immigration from Venezuela influenced Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric regarding the co...
Trump: US Will Keep Seized Oil Tankers off Venezuela
President Donald Trump stated that the United States will retain control over oil tankers seized near Venezuelan waters. This move is part of ongoing tensions between the two countries....
Trump with Hicks to Make an Urgent Statement on Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump and his press secretary Hope Hicks are scheduled to make a statement regarding the situation in Venezuela....
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the U.S. of violating international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela's coast. The move is part of increased U.S. pressure on President Nicol...
US Intercepts Third Oil Tanker Near Venezuela
The United States has intercepted a third oil tanker near Venezuelan waters as part of ongoing efforts to enforce unilateral sanctions against the country's oil exports....
Mercosur summit: Lula, Milei clash over US-Venezuela tensions
At the Mercosur summit, President Lula of Brazil criticized potential US military intervention in Venezuela for causing a humanitarian crisis and urged EU nations to demonstrate 'courage' by sealing a...
The Day After: What Successful Regime Change in Venezuela Would Really Take
An analysis that questions whether recent military activities in the Caribbean may actually be aimed at toppling Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro rather than interdicting drugs. The article discuss...
How Actors Within Venezuela Are Responding to U.S. Pressure
Experts analyze how different actors within Venezuela are reacting to increasing U.S. military pressure. The Venezuelan government combines repression, mobilization, and diplomatic caution in response...
Capture of Maduro Impresses but Raises Questions on Whether US Special Operation in Venezuela Targets Putin
This article discusses the potential implications of the hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces and speculates whether such an operation would be aimed at undermini...
U.S. files for warrants to seize more Venezuela-linked oil tankers: sources
Unclear details about the exact number of seizure warrants filed by the U.S., though multiple have been submitted in connection with Venezuelan oil tankers....
The Case for Trump’s Venezuela Plan
Matthew Kroenig, a former official under President Donald Trump, defends the decision to support military action against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The article argues that such an intervention ...
After Maduro: Trump’s Managed Authoritarianism Trap in Venezuela
The article discusses the Trump administration's approach towards post-Maduro Venezuela, focusing on its regime management strategy that works through collaboration with compliant insiders and existin...
War Games: How Previous US Administrations Vied for an End to the Maduro Regime
The article explores past strategies by U.S. administrations aimed at ending the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, focusing on diplomatic and military approaches that were considered or a...
Why Russian Air Defenses Failed in Venezuela
According to reports from The New York Times, Venezuelan air defenses equipped with Russian technology were inactive during an intrusion incident due to the radar systems not being operational. Some s...
How 20 U.S. Soldiers Made Venezuelan Fighters Vomit Blood: A Delta Force Decapitation of Maduro Guards
The article details an operation by a small number of Delta Force soldiers who caused significant trauma and disorder among security forces loyal to the former leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro. The...
Trump Talks About Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Ukraine
President Donald Trump met with various world leaders and discussed topics related to Iran, Venezuela, Greenland's strategic importance, and the situation in Ukraine....
Trump vows to cut off Cuba’s oil after toppling Venezuelan ally Maduro
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he will restrict all oil supply and financial assistance to communist-run Cuba if Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is overthrown....
After Venezuela, Can China and Russia's 'Great Power Realignment' Still Proceed?
This article discusses the geopolitical challenges faced by China and Russia following their involvement in Venezuela. It questions if the two nations can continue to push for a 'great power realignme...
US Urges Its Citizens to Leave Venezuela
The United States has issued a warning urging its citizens to depart from Venezuela due to ongoing political unrest and potential threats to safety....
US abduction of Maduro: Venezuela says Qatar helped secure ‘proof of life’
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has thanked the Emir of Qatar for facilitating communication between the US and Venezuela after the capture of President Nicholas Maduro. During a statem...
Venezuela and the Sun King POTUS
An analysis criticizing a US president for aggressive and unilateral actions concerning Venezuela's sovereignty, likening the behavior to imperial overreach....
Venezuela’s furious streets forces are angry, armed and asking questions
In Venezuela, members of colectivos—armed supporters of President Nicolas Maduro—react with alarm and anger after US airstrikes led to the president’s ousting. Jorge Suarez, a colectivo member, descri...
US Intercepts Another Oil Tanker Departing from Venezuela
The United States has intercepted another oil tanker that was leaving Venezuela. This action follows previous interceptions aimed at preventing illicit activities involving Venezuelan oil....
US Seizes Oil Tanker Olina in Caribbean Sea, Fifth in Past Weeks
The United States has seized another oil tanker named Olina in the Caribbean Sea. This marks the fifth such seizure by US authorities over the past few weeks....
Beijing moves to cut losses in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
China plans to minimize economic losses in Venezuela following the US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd....
US Venezuela blitz spooks some Canadian officials
The article discusses concerns among some Canadian officials regarding aggressive actions by the United States towards Venezuela. It also mentions that the US president has previously expressed intere...
Venezuela attack seen as reminder for China to boost air defence, counter-intelligence
The attempted abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces highlights the need for China to enhance its air defenses and counter-intelligence capabilities. Experts note that Venezuela...
Ukraine Allies Meet in Paris, US Focuses on Venezuela
A meeting of Ukraine's international allies took place in Paris. The United States used this occasion to discuss its focus on Venezuela, reflecting a broader geopolitical strategy and alliances within...
Russia Loses Ally in Venezuela, Sees Opportunity in Trump’s ‘Wild West’ Realpolitik
Russian elites are reassessing their position regarding Venezuela after the United States' support for opposition leader Juan Guaido and the potential weakening of Russian influence there. There is de...
Why Iran may not be the next Venezuela despite twin threat from protests and Trump
Analysts suggest that while recent US actions against Venezuela heightened concerns among Iranian leaders about potential American intervention, direct targeting of Iran's leadership is less likely du...
Levin Explains Why Putin Is Afraid of Maduro's Fate
Israeli commentator Igal Levin discusses why Russian President Vladimir Putin fears facing a similar fate to that of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro should he face opposition or an uprising....
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