Venezuela

• Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:02 UTC

  Ecuador toughens measures for Venezuelan migrants

  

  The Ecuadorean Government of President Daniel Noboa decided on Monday to terminate a 15-year-old migration agreement whereby Venezuelan nationals were granted a simplified visa and residency process.

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

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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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.

• Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Venezuelan warplanes overfly US Navy ship in the Caribbean Sea

  

  US authorities have confirmed that two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham, a US Navy guided missile destroyer, while it was operating in international waters in the Caribbean.

• Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 11:30 UTC

  US sinks alleged drug-trafficking boat in Caribbean, killing 11

  

  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a “kinetic strike” on a vessel from Venezuela that was allegedly transporting illegal narcotics. The attack, the first of its kind since the US deployed warships to the southern Caribbean, resulted in the deaths of 11 people.

• Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 11:09 UTC

  Caracas claims video of exploding boat was AI-created

  

  Venezuela's Communication and Information Minister Freddy Ñáñez on Tuesday accused US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of using a video generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to fabricate a war narrative. “While I cannot confirm with certainty the exact tools used, several elements suggest that it was generated by AI,” he stressed.

• Tuesday, September 2nd 2025 - 18:47 UTC

  Guyanese forces on election day alert after gunfire from Venezuelan bank of Essequibo

  

  Guyanese President Irfaan Ali confirmed Monday that the country's security forces were on high alert following recent incidents near the Venezuela border while his country went to the polls.

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

  Maduro praises Venezuelans who enlist

  

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

• Monday, September 1st 2025 - 09:52 UTC

  Ecuador announces new transit visa requirements

  

  The Ecuadorian Government of President Daniel Noboa announced that, starting Monday, the South American country would require transit visas for holders of passports from 45 nationalities that already require consular approval for longer stays.