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US conducts covert drone strike on Venezuela port in first such attack
Washington, DC, December 31: The United States carried out a covert drone strike on a port facility along Venezuela's coastline earlier this month, in what is believed to be the first known American attack on a target inside Venezuelan territory, CNN reported.
Venezuelan president Maduro expresses willingness to hold dialogue with US
Caracas, Dec 27: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has expressed willingness to hold dialogue with the United States on the basis of mutual respect, provided that the United States gives up interference in Venezuela.
US pursues sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela after vessel refuses to stop
Washington, DC, December 22: The United States on Sunday (local time) began pursuing what it described as a "dark fleet" vessel in international waters near Venezuela after the ship refused to stop and continued sailing, CNN reported.
Venezuela accuses US of 'international piracy' after new oil tanker seizure
Caracas, December 21: Tensions between Caracas and Washington reached a boiling point this weekend as Venezuela condemned the seizure of another oil tanker off its shores, Russia Today reported.
US seizes second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Washington DC, December 21: The United States seized a second oil vessel off the coast of Venezuela, marking the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries, according to US officials cited by Al Jazeera.
US pressure on Venezuela continues as Treasury Dept sanctions more of Maduro's family, associates
Washington DC, December 20: The United States continues to escalate its pressure tactics against Nicolas Maduro's regime in Venezuela, as it now expands sanctions targeting several other members of the Venezuelan president's family and associates.
Brazilian president warns armed intervention in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrophe'
Foz Do Iguacu, Dec 21: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday that an armed intervention in Venezuela would be "a humanitarian catastrophe" for the region and set a dangerous precedent for the world.
Risk of US-Venezuela direct confrontation rises as Maduro defies Trump's blockadeÂ
New York, Dec 18: Defying US President Donald Trump’s blockade of Venezuela, its President Nicolas Maduro has ordered his navy to escort oil tankers, raising concerns over the risk of a military confrontation.
UN chief calls for restraint, immediate de-escalation in Caribbean
United Nations, Dec 18: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for restraint and the immediate de-escalation of the situation in the Caribbean, a UN spokesperson said.
Trump orders total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela
Washington, DC, December 17: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced a "total and complete blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, sharply escalating pressure on the government of Nicolas Maduro.
US wages 'psychological warfare' against Venezuela: FM Yvan Gil
Caracas, Dec 10: The US government is waging "psychological warfare" against Venezuela following the failure of its economic sanctions, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil said.
Brazil steps up diplomacy to contain risk of possible US strike on Venezuela
São Paulo, December 8: The Lula administration has placed the escalating Venezuela-US tensions at the top of Brazil's diplomatic agenda, following intelligence assessments warning of a possible US airstrike on Venezuelan territory. As first reported by Valour Economico, officials at the Planalto Palace believe recent American military activity in the Caribbean signals preparations for a potential offensive, prompting political, defence and humanitarian alerts within the Brazilian government, as reported by Brasil 247.
Trump says US to start land strikes on drug traffickers in Caribbean 'very soon'
Washington, Dec 3: US President Donald Trump said at a White House cabinet meeting that his administration will start strikes on land targeting drug traffickers in the Caribbean "very soon."
Trump declares Venezuela airspace closed after threatening land actionÂ
New York, Nov 30: Days after reportedly speaking directly with Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump has ramped up his campaign against the country, declaring the airspace closed, signaling possible military action.
Venezuela denounces US 'aggression' after Trump's post concerning its airspace
Caracas, Nov 30: The Venezuelan government denounced the US threat that "seeks to affect the sovereignty of its airspace, " calling it "another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people."
Trump says Venezuela airspace should be considered 'closed in its entirely'
Washington, Nov 29: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered closed in its entirety.
Venezuela rejects US 'terrorist' designation of 'nonexistent' cartel
Caracas, Nov 25: The Venezuelan government on Monday rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's designation of the "nonexistent" Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization.
Trump may aim for Nobel Peace Prize, but also sending mixed signals on possible Venezuela warÂ
New York, Nov 20: US President Donald Trump may be aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize, but he is also sending mixed signals about a conflict that could escalate to a war with Venezuela.
Venezuelan President Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid rising tensions
Caracas, November 16: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro criticised what he described as "irresponsible" plans by the United States to conduct five days of military drills in Trinidad and Tobago beginning Sunday, CNN reported.
Trump says no decision yet on ground strikes inside Venezuela
Washington, Nov 1: US President Donald Trump said that he has not yet decided whether the United States will launch ground strikes inside Venezuela, contradicting media reports of looming attacks on military facilities in the South American country.
Brazil voices concern over US threats against Venezuela
Rio De Janeiro, Oct 25: The Chief Advisor to the President of Brazil voiced deep concern over growing US threats of military action against Venezuela.
US considering plans to target illegal narcotics facilities inside Venezuela
Washington DC, October 25: United States President Donald Trump is considering plans to target cocaine facilities and drug trafficking routes in Venezuela. However, no official plan has been made, US officials said, as reported by CNN.
Venezuelan President Maduro boasts of 5,000 Russian Igla-S missiles amid rising US military pressure
Caracas, October 23: Venezuela has deployed 5,000 Russian-made anti-aircraft missiles in "key air defense positions," President Nicolas Maduro claimed on Wednesday, amid growing tension over the United States' military presence in the Caribbean, CNN reported.
Venezuela launches defence drills amid US military threat
Caracas, Oct 19: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the launch of military drills codenamed the "Great Corridor of the Venezuelan Plain" as part of the "Independence 200" operation to strengthen national defence amid perceived US military threats.
Trump says he has authorised CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela
Washington, Oct 16: US President Donald Trump has said he has authorised the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, a move that was decried by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Trump says US strike on vessel near Venezuelan coast kills six
Washington, Oct 15: The US military struck a vessel conducting narcotrafficking in international waters just off the coast of Venezuela, killing six men aboard, US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social.
Trump misses Nobel, but winner dedicates it to him
New York, Oct 10: US President Donald Trump may not have received the Nobel Peace Prize this year, but the winner, an ally from Venezuela, dedicated the award to him on Friday.
Machado hails Nobel Peace Prize as recognition of Venezuelan people's struggle for freedom, US terms decision politics over peace
Oslo, October 10: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado who was named on Friday as the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize said she was "humbled, grateful and honoured", for the honour which said was a recognition of the Venezuelan people's fight for democracy and peace.
Maria Corina Machado: A veteran opponent of Chavez, Maduro, and Chavismo
New Delhi, Oct 10: Amid political turbulence in Venezuela and its standoff with the US, bringing the spectre of conflict - embroiling major parts of the globe - to the Americas too, veteran politician MarÃa Corina Machado Parisca, a steadfast and vocal opponent of her country's strongmen, Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, for over two decades, has become the latest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
White House says US in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels
Washington, Oct 3: The Trump administration has notified Congress that the United States is now engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels it has designated as terrorist organizations, local media reported.
White House calls Maduro letter full of lies, reiterates stance on Venezuela
Washington, DC September 23: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Sunday (local time) said that the United States had received a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but dismissed its contents, calling it "full of lies".
Venezuela calls on UN to stop US military moves in Caribbean
Caracas, Sep 20: Venezuela has called on the United Nations Security Council to demand an immediate halt to US military operations in the Caribbean.
Trump claims US military again strikes alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three
Washington, Sep 16: US President Donald Trump said that the US military launched the second strike in two weeks targeting an alleged drug boat from Venezuela, killing three men aboard the vessel in international waters.
US calls Venezuelan aircraft presence in international waters 'provocative'
Washington DC, September 5: Two Venezuelan military aircraft flew near a US Navy ship in international waters, the US Department of Defense said, in a move described as "highly provocative" amid escalating tension between Washington and Caracas.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to mobilise 4.5 million militia fighters after US raises bounty
Caracas, August 19: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced plans to deploy more than four million militia fighters in response to what he called new "threats" from the United States, after Washington raised a bounty for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean.
First deportation flight with 199 Venezuelans lands in Caracas as repatriations resume
Caracas, March 24: A chartered flight carrying nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States landed safely in Venezuela on Monday, CNN reported.
Trump blocks 'concessions' on oil company's operations in Venezuela
Washington DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump said the US will be reversing "concessions" on "the oil transaction agreement" with Venezuela under the Biden administration, citing unmet electoral conditions by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, CNN reported on Wednesday (local time).
Trump says US will be reversing "concessions" on oil agreement with Venezuela
Washington, Feb 27: President Donald Trump has said the US will be reversing "concessions" on "the oil transaction agreement" with Venezuela under the Biden administration, citing unmet electoral conditions by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and a dissatisfaction with the pace of transporting violent undocumented Venezuelan criminals back to their home country.
Will continue to counteract any scheme to evade US sanctions: US State Secy Rubio after seizure of Venezuelan aircraft
Washington DC, February 7: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed to counteract any schemes aimed at evading US sanctions following the seizure of a Venezuelan aircraft involved in violating US export control and sanctions laws.
Maduro vows to ensure 'peace, prosperity, equality and new democracy' in Venezuela
Caracas, Jan 11: Nicolas Maduro, who has been sworn in as the Venezuelan President for a third term, has pledged to ensure "peace, prosperity, equality and the new democracy" in the country after taking the oath before National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez and on the Constitution on Friday.