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Montevideo, June 20th 2026 - 15:59 UTC

Tag: Nicolas Maduro

  • Monday, October 6th 2025 - 08:23 UTC

    US strikes yet another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Caribbean

    “They're not coming by sea anymore, so now we'll have to start looking on land,” Trump warned Sunday

    US President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth publicly confirmed and defended the recent attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea, escalating the administration's “war on drugs” by characterizing the cartels as “narco-terrorists” and the operations as “acts of war.”

  • Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 08:42 UTC

    Maduro expands his powers with new state of emergency in Venezuela

    Tensions between Caracas and Washington have escalated since the U.S. deployed destroyers and aircraft in the Caribbean for anti-drug operations

    Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro decreed on Monday a state of emergency due to “external commotion,” granting himself broad powers to confront what he describes as “U.S. aggression.” The measure, effective for an initial 90 days and renewable, authorizes the military control of public services, strategic industries, and the closure of borders.

  • Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:58 UTC

    Maduro wrote Trump a letter, Caracas admits

    Maduro wants to discuss the “fake news” surrounding the mounting tension in the Caribbean

    Venezuela's Bolivarian regime admitted Sunday that President Nicolás Maduro sent a letter dated Sept. 6 to his US colleague Donald Trump to discuss current tensions in the Caribbean Sea and what the Chavista leader has referred to as “fake news” from the White House.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    YouTube shuts down Maduro's channel

    A Buenos Aires-based outlet claimed to have been behind the measure

    Google-owned YouTube has removed the official channel of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which had over 233,000 subscribers. While YouTube has not provided an official explanation, sources suggest the removal could be due to violations of the platform's policies on misinformation or automated content.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 06:54 UTC

    Venezuela: Chavismo braces for what it sees as imminent US invasion

    With eight US warships and a nuclear-powered submarine deployed in the region, Caracas believes Washington is seeking to force regime change

    Nicolás Maduro’s government says it is prepared for a US military attack and has intensified training for troops and militias under the so-called Operation Independence 200. “We are activating all action and deployment capabilities to be ready. If Venezuela were attacked by the American empire, (we must) activate the armed struggle of the Venezuelan people in perfect popular-military-police fusion,” Maduro declared during a military event in Caracas.

  • Tuesday, September 9th 2025 - 09:45 UTC

    Maduro decrees Xmas season starts Oct. 1

    Maduro had already moved the holiday forward to October 1 in 2024

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro once again decreed that Christmas celebrations in his country would begin on October 1, he announced on Monday during his TV show. He argued that the early start to the holiday season is meant to “defend happiness” and has been successful for the economy and culture in previous years.

  • Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Trump warns Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they threaten US warships

    The Pentagon reported that two Venezuelan F-16s carried out a “show of force” against the USS Jason Dunham

    US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Caracas on Friday after Venezuelan fighter jets flew over a US destroyer in the Caribbean. “If they put us in a dangerous position, they will be shot down,” he said in the Oval Office, adding that military commanders already have authorization to open fire if deemed necessary.

  • Monday, September 1st 2025 - 10:06 UTC

    Maduro praises Venezuelans who enlist

    The Bolivarian Government also received Iran's express support in the face of US military threats

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro praised the “magnificent and moving” participation in the Great Bolivarian Militia Enlistment Day, a nationwide event held over the weekend.

  • Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

    Voluntary enlistment for Venezuelans extended

    “The peoples of the world admire our courage!” Maduro insisted

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has extended his “Call to Arms” initiative, giving citizens the chance to enlist on Aug. 29 and 30 in the Bolivarian militia to defend the country's sovereignty and peace. The initiative, which began over the past weekend under the slogan “#YoMeAlisto,” is described as the “first step to activate the National Defense System, as mandated by our history of liberty and the laws of the Republic.”

  • Monday, August 25th 2025 - 10:54 UTC

    Maduro promotes Ambassador in Colombia to Major General

    The promotion came alongside a voluntary enlistment drive

    Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro promoted his country's Ambassador to Colombia Carlos Martínez to the rank of major general in active reserve.