Venezuela

Tuesday, November 25th 2025 - 10:43 UTC
US B-52 approaches Venezuelan coast as tension mounts

Just hours after designating the Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organization of which Nicolás Maduro would be its leader, the United States forces conducted one of its closest flyovers of Venezuelan territory since the start of its military deployment in the southern Caribbean.
Monday, November 24th 2025 - 16:34 UTC
US labels Maduro a terrorist as Venezuela slams ‘fabricated pretext’ for intervention

The United States escalated its confrontation with Caracas on Monday, officially designating Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and senior members of his government as part of an international terrorist organization. The move places the so-called Cartel of the Suns on the US State Department’s list of foreign terrorist groups — alongside Al-Qaeda and ISIS — and provides “new tools” for Washington’s expanding military campaign in the Caribbean.
Monday, November 24th 2025 - 08:07 UTC
So far, 7 airlines halt services to and from Venezuela

Seven international airlines suspended their connections with Venezuela over the weekend after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a security warning concerning potential risks in the South American country's airspace.
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Maduro dares Trump to “face-to-face” conversation

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro responded on Monday to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of talks, insisting that any future dialogue must be conducted “face to face.”
Monday, November 17th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Trump: Talks with Maduro possible

US President Donald Trump admitted late Sunday that he might be open to talks with Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, signaling a possible diplomatic path alongside growing military pressure in the Caribbean. “We may have talks with Maduro, and we will see what the outcome is,” Trump said. “They want to talk,” he added.
Monday, November 17th 2025 - 09:47 UTC
New US strike leaves 3 suspected drug traffickers dead

Three suspected drug traffickers were killed in a new attack by United States forces in the Eastern Pacific in international waters, it was announced in Washington. The three individuals were described as “narco-terrorists,” and the mission was said to have been carried out under Operation Southern Spear, the US Southern Command (Southcom) confirmed.
Friday, November 14th 2025 - 10:52 UTC
US launches “Operation Southern Spear” against narco-terrorists

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the formal launch of Operation Southern Spear on Thursday, a major military offensive led by the Southern Command (Southcom) aimed at “eliminating narco-terrorists from our hemisphere.”
Wednesday, November 12th 2025 - 10:07 UTC
USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean sparks Venezuelan military mobilization

The USS Gerald Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, reinforcing the US military presence in Latin America for what the Pentagon claims is an operation to combat drug trafficking.
Friday, November 7th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
US Senate rejects resolution to curb Trump’s military actions in Venezuela

The US Senate, controlled by Republicans, rejected on Thursday a bipartisan resolution that sought to block President Donald Trump from launching military operations in Venezuela without congressional approval. The measure was defeated 51 to 49, with only two Republican senators siding with Democrats.
Friday, November 7th 2025 - 10:38 UTC
Trump intensifies pressure on Maduro after Senate refuses to limit his military powers

Despite the legislative setback, President Donald Trump continues to escalate his campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom he accuses of leading a regional narcotics network.