Nicolas Maduro

Trump Keeps Nobel Peace Prize Medal After Machado Presents Award in White House Meeting

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Prize medal. The Nobel Committee says the honour cannot be transferred.
Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela Restores Access to X After Yearlong Ban, Country's Interim Leader Rodriguez Marks Online Comeback

Venezuela restored access to the social media platform X, ending more than a year of restrictions imposed under captured leader Nicolás Maduro.
Rodeo One Prison

Two Political Prisoners in Venezuela Describe Their Ordeal In Captivity: 'Treated As Less Than Dogs'

As reported by El País, Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò were the Italian nationals who returned to Rome on Jan. 13 after spending more than a year imprisoned in Venezuela.
Nestor Gregorio Vera, AKA Ivan Mordisco

Top FARC Dissident Calls for 'Great Insurgent Bloc' After U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

Ivan Mordisco urged commanders to "leave these differences aside," adding that "the destiny of our peoples demands unity in a common trench"
Venezuela's Interior and Justice Minister Diosdado Cabello

Top Venezuelan Official Strikes Defiant Tone Despite U.S. Threats: 'We'll Bring Nicolas Back'

Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello struck a defiant tone despite threats from the Trump administration about him potentially being targeted following the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Allies in DSA Push Trump for Maduro's Release

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called President Trump to oppose Maduro's capture whilst his Democratic Socialists of America allies demand the Venezuelan leader's return
Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro

Maduro Offers To Hold Talks With U.S. About An 'Agreement To Combat Drug Trafficking'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro offered to hold talks with the Trump administration to fight drug-trafficking as his regime sustains increased pressure on different fronts.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelan Regime Reportedly Shutting Oil Wells After Running Out Of Storage Space Due To Trump Blockade

The Venezuelan regime has begun shutting oil wells as it runs out of storage facility due to the blockade of sanctioned tankers imposed by the Trump administration, according to a new report.
Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro

Maduro Claims Jesus 'Wouldn't Approve' Of 'Military Threats Against a Christian People Like Venezuela'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said Jesus "wouldn't approve of a war to steal the riches of a people" as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Caracas.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelan Regime Sets 20-Year Prison Terms for Those Promoting 'Piracy and Blockades' As U.S. Escalates Pressure

Venezuela's National Assembly, controlled by allies of Nicolás Maduro, approved legislation this week establishing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals who promote, support or finance acts described by the government as "piracy" or economic blockades against the country.
Donald Trump

Trump Issues New Warning To Venezuela's Maduro: 'If He Plays Tough, It'll Be The Last Time He's Ever Able To'

President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, saying it would be "smart" for him to leave power and, if he "plays tough," it will "be the last time he's ever able to play tough."
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Russia Denies Evacuating Embassy Staff From Venezuela Amid U.S. Military Buildup, Warns Against Falling for 'Western Provocations'

Russia denied reports on Tuesday that it has begun evacuating staff from its embassy in Venezuela.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump

Trump Would Have To Choose Between Forcing Maduro Out Or Backing Down If Escalations In Venezuela Fail To Topple Him, Analysts Say

The Trump administration would be faced with a binary choice should it fail to force the Maduro regime from power in Venezuela with its current tactic, according to a new report.
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro

Maduro Says Venezuela Will Continue Trading Oil Despite U.S. Blockade, Claims Trump Won't Achieve Regime Change

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country will continue trading oil despite the U.S.'s recent blockade of sanctioned tankers, adding that President Donald Trump won't achieve his goal of regime change.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro

Maduro Says Opposition Wants to Bring Leader Machado Back 'On a Warship' to Impose Her in Venezuela

The Venezuelan leader also accused Machado and other opposition figures of being part of a criminal network and alleged they profited from human trafficking
Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello and Nicolas Maduro

These Are The Six Figures Who Could Rule Venezuela If Maduro Steps Down or Is Forced Out

A new report says former and current officials have privately discussed that the Trump administration's military campaign in Venezuela has as its main target goal to replace Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez

Venezuela Reportedly Planning To Mount Guerrilla-Style Resistance Should The U.S. Launch Military Attacks

The Venezuelan regime is planning to mount guerrilla-style resistance should the Trump administration launch air or ground attacks against the country, according to a new report.
Maduro dances before supporters

Maduro Dances Before Supporters, Claims 'They Will Never Remove Us From Power' as U.S. Pressure Mounts

"They have not moved us one inch from the correct path we must always follow," he said, adding that "they will never remove us from the path of the revolution"
Donald Trump

WSJ Editorial Board Says Trump Will 'Lose' If He Doesn't Oust Venezuela's Maduro

The Wall Street Journal's editorial board said President Donald Trump will "lose" if his administration's pressure campaign against the Venezuelan regime doesn't end up with the ousting of Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro

Maduro's Eagerness For Dialogue With Trump is Nothing But a 'Charade,' Analyst Claims: 'He's Willing To Talk, But Not To Negotiate'

A political analyst who closely follows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela claimed that the latter's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, might claim he is eager to engage with Donald Trump, but he won't negotiate.
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's Maduro Says 'Heavy Weaponry And Missiles' Have Been Deployed In Key Areas Due To Tensions With U.S.

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said his regime has deployed "heavy weaponry and missiles" in a key part of the country as tensions with the Donald Trump administration remain high.