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Iranian Mohajer-6 Drones Now Operating In Venezuela
Venezuela is operating Iranian-made Mohajer-6 drones capable of surveillance and attack missions. This development raises concerns about the potential for more problematic drone involvement from Iran ...
Putin to Trump: Let the bargaining begin
Russian President Vladimir Putin views the current situation in Venezuela positively from his perspective and is willing to engage in negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding mutual int...
Meeting at Vatican City Part of Failed Efforts to Exile Maduro Before US Raid
Efforts to persuade Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to go into exile before an attempted U.S.-backed raid were unsuccessful. One such attempt involved a meeting held in Vatican City but did not yi...
Trump declares US national emergency to protect Venezuela oil money
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at safeguarding funds derived from Venezuelan oil sales held within the United States, post-Maduro ousting. The move reflects a key strate...
U.S. Senate Advances Measure to Curb Trump’s Venezuela Campaign
The U.S. Senate has advanced a measure aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to conduct military operations or sanctions against Venezuela without congressional approval. This procedural ...
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force doesn’t equal legitimacy
An op-ed by Monica Duffy Toft discusses the potential consequences for the U.S. if it were to attempt governing Venezuela through military intervention. The author argues that such an action would cre...
Why ‘Taking’ Venezuela’s Oil Hurts U.S. Energy Security
The article contends that seizing control of Venezuela's oil resources would be detrimental to long-term U.S. energy security interests. It argues for a smooth political transition in the country rath...
Russia loses ally in Venezuela but hopes to gain from Trump's 'Wild West' realpolitik
Reuters reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost an ally in Venezuela following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US Special Forces. Despite losing a strategic partner o...
Team America Is Back! And Keeping With History, Has No Real Plan
President Trump's aggressive stance towards Venezuela may create both significant political and economic challenges for the U.S., leading to potential financial burdens. However, it also presents subs...
MP: Need to keep an eye on Greenland, Iran as well as Venezuela
Estonia's Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Marko Mihkelson (Reform) has highlighted the need for vigilance regarding political developments in Greenland, Iran and Venezuela following recen...
Rubio Casts Venezuela Move as Warning to Russia, Iran, China, Cuba
US Senator Marco Rubio, acting on behalf of the United States government, views the recent arrest in Venezuela as a legal enforcement action aimed at sending a cautionary message to rivals such as Rus...
China urges US to immediately release Maduro, ‘stop subverting Venezuelan regime’
The Chinese government has expressed serious concern over the United States' recent actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. They were captured during a military ...
Pentagon Chief Says Donald Trump Will Decide Terms for Governing Venezuela
The Pentagon chief stated that President Donald Trump will determine the terms under which the United States might engage in governance or intervention regarding Venezuela....
Six Questions About the Capture of Maduro
The article discusses six key questions and considerations surrounding the hypothetical scenario of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's capture, including its potential impact on Venezuela’s politic...
Anatomy of an economic suicide: Venezuela under Maduro
The article discusses Venezuela's unprecedented economic contraction from 2013 to 2025 under President Nicolás Maduro, which is the largest for a country not involved in warfare since modern records b...
Who Rules Venezuela? 6 Candidates Eyed as Maduro's Successors After His Arrest at the White House
This article explores six potential successors who could claim leadership of Venezuela following an imagined arrest scenario of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. authorities at the White House. It disc...
Trump on Camera: U.S. will take charge of Venezuela!
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his intention to exert control over Venezuela during a media appearance. The statement suggests a continued assertive stance by the United States regarding Venezu...
Trump says US to temporarily ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduro ouster
US President Donald Trump announced that, following the anticipated overthrow of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the United States will take temporary control over Venezuela. He stated American o...
US: Trump orders military strikes on Venezuela
The United States reportedly ordered military strikes against Venezuela under an instruction from President Trump. The nature and specifics of these actions are not detailed....
US considers drug trafficking helicopters base structure in Venezuela - says Trump
According to President Donald Trump, the United States is considering establishing a base for helicopter operations involved in anti-drug trafficking activities within Venezuela....
USAF Adds to SOUTHCOM Buildup, Deploying F-35s to Puerto Rico
F-35A fighters from Vermont Air National Guard have been deployed to Puerto Rico as part of a significant U.S. Air Force expansion in Latin America targeting drug trafficking and political pressure on...
Trump says would be ‘smart’ for Venezuela’s Maduro to step down
US President Donald Trump has advised Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro that stepping down from his position would be 'smart'. In response, Maduro suggested that Trump should concentrate on domestic...
Maduro’s fate in Venezuela hardens North Korea’s nuclear resolve
The removal of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has strengthened North Korea's resolve regarding its nuclear program. The event is seen by North Korea as a cautionary tale that dialogue with the U...
Trump's Doe-Roe Doctrine: Why the U.S. Is Betting On Delcy Rodriguez Post-Maduro Capture
The article discusses the implications of a hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States and the potential role of Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez in th...
Trump’s Venezuela Policy Spurs Fears of Global Precedent, Experts Say
A Washington panel discussed concerns over the Trump administration's approach to Venezuela, questioning its global implications and impacts on Russia and China. The discussion highlighted fears regar...
Trump’s Greenland logic spells trouble for Europe and NATO
The potential for U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on international affairs, notably his interest in Venezuela, has European officials worried about how this might translate to a simila...
Uncertain Progress in Ukraine Talks as US Shifts Focus to Venezuela
The progress of ongoing peace talks for Ukraine in Paris faces uncertainty amid a shift in United States' strategic attention towards Venezuela....
Trump says he’s prepared to send more US troops to Venezuela if interim president doesn’t cooperate
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he anticipates needing to launch a second military intervention in Venezuela but emphasized that the U.S. is not currently at war with the country. He also sugg...
Blow to Putin's Position: Reuters Reveals Dire Consequences of Maduro Takeover for Russia
Reuters reports that President Vladimir Putin’s recent support for Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro may have negative implications for Russian interests in the country and international...
A Loss of an Ally and a New Rival: Russia Suffers Double Damage from the Fall of Maduro
The article discusses how Russia's international relations are affected by political changes in Venezuela. With the likely fall or weakening of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Russia is losing an...
Why Putin envies Trump’s mission to arrest Maduro
The article discusses why Russian President Vladimir Putin might feel envious of former U.S. President Donald Trump's actions aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The narrative expl...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
Taiwan is ‘up to’ Xi Jinping and ‘nothing like’ Venezuela: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump stated that the situation with Taiwan is 'up to' Chinese leader Xi Jinping and emphasized that the military intervention in Venezuela should not be seen as a precedent for Ta...
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