Venezuelan police raid Catholic church, detain activists
Venezuelan security forces stormed a Catholic church in Caracas, detaining activists and a journalist in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the government and the church.
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Maduro Demands US Shut Its Embassy in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has dramatically demanded the immediate closure of the US embassy in Caracas, accusing Washington of funding opposition plots and meddling in upcoming elections, in a move that threatens to escalate diplomatic tensions.
Venezuelan Gang's Florida Smuggling Plot Foiled
US authorities intercept a major human smuggling operation off the Florida coast, linking the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to a failed boat strike. The incident raises alarms over the cartel's expanding international reach and evolving tactics.
Maduro Deploys Troops After US Drone Incident
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the deployment of thousands of troops and special forces units following a reported US drone incursion over the Caribbean Sea, escalating regional tensions.
Caicedo subbed off after mother storms pitch in Copa America
Liverpool and Chelsea transfer target Moises Caicedo was dramatically substituted after his mother stormed onto the pitch, demanding his removal during Ecuador's Copa America clash with Venezuela.
Michael Palin Held at Gunpoint in Venezuela During Filming
Beloved Monty Python star and travel documentarian Michael Palin recounts a terrifying armed confrontation with Venezuelan soldiers while filming his latest series, 'Into Iraq'.
Johnson's £700k Maduro meeting invoice revealed
Exclusive: A leaked invoice shows Boris Johnson's company charged a US lobbyist over £700,000 for a clandestine meeting with Venezuela's controversial president Nicolás Maduro, raising serious ethical and legal questions.
Vance Defends Venezuela Strike as 'Best Use of Military'
US Senator and Trump VP pick JD Vance sparks debate by justifying hypothetical military strike on Venezuela, calling it a strategic move to counter narcoterrorism and migration threats.
JD Vance's Venezuela 'War Criminal' Comments Spark Fury
Trump VP contender JD Vance faces backlash after suggesting US should target Venezuela's leadership like 'war criminals'. Experts warn rhetoric risks destabilising Latin America.
US Court Axes Protected Status for Haitian and Venezuelan Migrants
A landmark US court ruling, backed by the Trump White House, terminates humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Haiti and Venezuela, setting a major precedent for US immigration policy.
Guyana Parliament Votes to Back ICJ in Venezuela Dispute
Guyana's National Assembly has unanimously voted to support the International Court of Justice in resolving the escalating territorial dispute with Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region.
US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust
In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.
Trump's Fighter Jet Proposal for Puerto Rico Drug Cartels
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly suggested deploying fighter aircraft to combat drug trafficking from Puerto Rico to Venezuela in a private donor meeting, raising constitutional and diplomatic alarms.
Trump Claims US Planned Venezuela Invasion During His Term
Ex-President Donald Trump has made explosive claims that the US was preparing to invade Venezuela during his term, revealing alleged plans that were never executed. The revelation came during a campaign speech, raising eyebrows in international diplomatic
Venezuela Sends Fighter Jets to Intercept US Navy Destroyer
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered fighter jets and naval assets to intercept and escort the US Navy destroyer USS Lassen out of what Caracas claims are its territorial waters, escalating tensions in a major diplomatic confrontation.
Trump's Shocking Venezuela Invasion Claim Revealed at Rally
Ex-President Donald Trump has made a bombshell claim at a rally, alleging he was prepared to authorise a military intervention in Venezuela but was dissuaded by officials. The unverified assertion has sparked immediate controversy and scepticism.
Trump's Mocked Venezuela 'Drug Boat' Attack Video Sparks Outrage
Former US President Donald Trump has released a heavily mocked and fact-checked video depicting a fictional military operation against drug traffickers off the coast of Venezuela, raising serious questions about his judgement and foreign policy approach.
Pete Hegseth's stark warning to Venezuelan narco-traffickers
Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth delivers a stark warning to narco-traffickers in Venezuela, vowing a relentless US-led hunt if they threaten American sovereignty, in a fiery on-air monologue.
Trump pledges mass deportations of Venezuelan gang members
Former President Donald Trump pledges to initiate the largest domestic deportation operation in US history, specifically targeting the notorious Venezuelan criminal organisation Tren de Aragua, if re-elected.
US missile strike sinks Venezuelan 'narco sub'
The US military has conducted a high-seas missile strike, sinking a semi-submersible vessel linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking in a major counter-narcotics operation.
Trump Vows to Send US Troops to Venezuela if Elected
Ex-President Donald Trump stuns allies and adversaries by vowing to send American forces into Venezuela if re-elected, a move labelled a 'dangerous escalation' by foreign policy analysts.
Trump 'Wanted Military Action Against Venezuela' - Report
Explosive new report claims former President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested to his aides that the US military should invade Venezuela to combat drug cartels and overthrow Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro threatens Trump with 'asymmetrical warfare' at UN
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has issued a chilling threat of retaliation against former US President Donald Trump, vowing 'asymmetrical warfare' during a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Venezuela Deploys Warship in Guyana Oil Dispute, Expels UK Firm
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro orders a military deployment to the Caribbean amid a fierce territorial dispute with Guyana over the oil-rich Essequibo region, directly threatening UK interests.
Court blocks Trump's Venezuela oil deal
A US federal court has halted a controversial deal between Donald Trump's company and Venezuela's state-owned oil giant, PDVSA, dealing a significant legal and political blow to the former president.
Central American nations condemn Trump's Venezuela remarks
Central American nations Panama and Costa Rica have issued formal rebukes against former US President Donald Trump for his inflammatory comments suggesting a potential military invasion of Venezuela.
Trump Spokeswoman Praises Venezuelan Dictator Maduro
Donald Trump's campaign spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, has sparked international outrage by lauding Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro's leadership as 'strong' and criticising US sanctions against his regime during a Chatham House event.
FBI busts Venezuelan spy ring targeting US military in Puerto Rico
A major FBI counterintelligence operation has exposed a sophisticated Venezuelan spy ring in Puerto Rico, aimed at infiltrating US military installations and gathering sensitive intelligence, leading to multiple arrests.
Maduro offers free fuel to US families in sanctions gambit
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announces a controversial scheme offering free fuel to US families, a move analysts see as a strategic ploy to ease crippling US sanctions amid economic turmoil.
Venezuela Sends Warships to Guyana Border in Major Escalation
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro orders a defensive naval exercise near Guyana, escalating a bitter territorial dispute and testing US resolve in the region.
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