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Who is Nicolas Maduro? a profile of Venezuela’s controversial leader

Nicolas Maduro has been the president of Venezuela since 2013, following the death of Hugo Chavez. A former bus driver and union organizer, Maduro rose through the ranks of Venezuela’s leftist political movement and became a close ally of Chavez. He served as foreign minister and later as vice......

U.S. conducts military strikes in Venezuela amid claims of Maduro’s capture

The United States carried out targeted military operations in Venezuela early Saturday, focusing on several strategic sites, including military installations, according to U.S. officials. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a significant buildup of U.S. naval forces,......

Missile debris confirms US drone strike in Venezuela

Debris from a missile bearing unmistakable US military markings has emerged in Venezuela's Alta Guajira region, offering concrete evidence for President Donald Trump's claim that American forces targeted a site on Venezuelan soil last month. The fragments, labeled with "WARNING" and......

Trump orders US military strikes on Venezuela

Explosions rocked Caracas, Venezuela's capital, in the early hours of Saturday as President Trump directed airstrikes on key Venezuelan military sites. This bold move signals a sharp escalation in Washington's long-standing pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. Witnesses......

Powerful explosions reported in Caracas amid rising regional tensions

Loud explosions accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers were reported early Saturday morning in Caracas, according to local observations and media accounts. The detonations were heard around 2:00 a.m. local time and continued intermittently for several minutes, raising concern among residents......

Venezuela: Maduro avoids confirming alleged US attack, signals readiness for talks

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has avoided confirming or denying reports of a US attack on Venezuelan port facilities, while stating that he remains open to negotiations with Washington amid rising tensions between the two countries. Speaking on state television, Maduro responded cautiously......

Venezuela denounces U.S. naval blockade as 'Greatest Extortion in History' at UN

Venezuela has accused the United States of committing the “greatest extortion in history” during a tense UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, amid growing international scrutiny over sanctions and a U.S.-led naval blockade. The emergency session, requested by Caracas with support from......

Venezuela adopts strict law targeting support for U.S. blockade amid rising tensions

Venezuela’s National Assembly has passed a new law imposing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals accused of supporting foreign-imposed sanctions or blockades against the nation. The legislation, titled Law to Guarantee Freedom of Navigation and Commerce Against Piracy, Blockades......

Trump warns Maduro to “not play tough”; Venezuelan leader fires back

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro while announcing the construction of two new American warships, escalating already strained relations between Washington and Caracas. Speaking during the announcement, Trump suggested that Maduro should consider......