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Donald Trump seen during talks with farmers at the White House

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned' Venezuela tankers

US President Donald Trump has announced a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" heading to and leaving Venezuela.

Oil steady as Venezuela disruptions offset surplus worry

Oil prices held steady today as investors balanced supply disruptions linked to escalating US-Venezuelan tensions with oversupply concerns and the impact of a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal.

Business • 15 Dec

Trump: Land strikes on Venezuela drug shipments 'soon'

US President Donald Trump has said the United States will soon begin strikes to interdict narcotics shipments making their way from Venezuela to the US via land routes.

World • 12 Dec

Nobel laureate vows to bring award back to Venezuela

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said she planned to take her award back to Venezuela, but declined to say when she would return to her home country after leaving in great secrecy to receive the honour.

Europe • 11 Dec

Maria Corina Machado gestures during an anti-government protest in Caracas

Machado blasts 'state terrorism' in Venezuela

The daughter of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, has accepted the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf at a ceremony in Oslo.

World • 10 Dec

US President Donald Trump on board Air Force one

Second strike on Venezuelan boat legal - White House

A US admiral acting under the authority of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the "double-tap" military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said today.

US • 02 Dec

This aerial view shows the city of Caracas

Trump says Venezuela airspace should be considered closed

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, amid an escalating standoff with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.

World • 29 Nov

Donald Trump stands with his finger pointed

Trump signals possible US talks with Venezuela's Maduro

US President Donald Trump has suggested that future talks with Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro could be on the table, as a regional US military build-up has increased tensions between the two countries.

World • 17 Nov

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro waves a Venezuelan flag during a demonstration for the swearing-in of Bolivarian committees in Caracas

US-Trinidad and Tobago exercises 'irresponsible' - Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has slammed new joint military exercises by the United States and its ally Trinidad and Tobago as "irresponsible," with the US increasing its armed presence in the Caribbean.

World • 16 Nov

Prof Scott Lucas talks to Behind the Story about the US military build-up off Venezuela

Podcast: Why is the US military off Venezuela's coast?

The US military build-up in the Caribbean is not about drug smuggling, Professor Scott Lucas has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 14 Nov

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, sailing in the ocean

US deploys warships amid fears of Venezuela conflict

A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America, escalating a military build-up that Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict as it announced its own deployment.

World • 11 Nov

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he leaves the Capitolio -home of the National Assembly

US raises bounty on Venezuelan president Maduro to $50m

The United States has doubled its bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro - who faces federal drug trafficking charges and whose election victory was not recognised by Washington - to $50m.

World • 09 Aug

288 migrants accused by the Trump administration of belonging to gangs including Tren de Aragua have been shipped to El Salvador under an arrangement between the nations

El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has offered Venezuela a trade of 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the United States for an equal number of political prisoners held by President Nicolas Maduro's regime.

World • 21 Apr

Since February, about 900 Venezuelans have been repatriated, most from the United States and some from Mexico

Venezuela agrees to again accept US deportation flights

Venezuela has announced it reached an agreement with the United States to accept additional deportation flights, one week after more than 200 Venezuelans accused of being gang members were sent to El Salvador.

World • 22 Mar

The six men, who were not identified, were photographed smiling on a plane alongside Richard Grenell

Venezuela frees US men after Maduro meets Trump envoy

Six Americans detained in Venezuela were released and returned to the United States with President Donald Trump's special envoy, following his meeting with President Nicolas Maduro who called for a "new beginning" in ties with Washington.

US • 01 Feb

Venezuela frees US men after Maduro meets Trump envoy

Six Americans detained in Venezuela were released and returned to the United States with President Donald Trump's special envoy, following his meeting with President Nicolas Maduro who called for a "new beginning" in ties with Washington.

US • 01 Feb

Nicolas Maduro is to be sworn in on Friday for a third six-year term

Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro swearing-in

Venezuela's embattled opposition vowed to overcome "fear" and thwart Nicolas Maduro's plans to be sworn in for another term, with defiant leaders renewing calls for mass protests and visiting the White House to rally international support.

World • 07 Jan

On Friday, Nicolas Maduro is to be sworn in for a third six-year term

Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro swearing-in

Venezuela's embattled opposition vowed to overcome "fear" and thwart President Nicolas Maduro's plans to be sworn in for another term, with defiant leaders renewing calls for mass protests and visiting the White House to rally international support.

World • 07 Jan

Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader

Venezuela prosecutors opened a treason investigation into opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a statement said, accusing her of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July re-election.

World • 23 Nov 24

Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader

Venezuela prosecutors opened a treason investigation into opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a statement said, accusing her of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July re-election.

World • 23 Nov 24

The protests left 28 people dead and nearly 200 injured

Venezuela frees hundreds arrested after election protests

Venezuela has freed 225 people arrested during anti-government protests over the nation's disputed presidential election in July, Attorney General Tarek Saab said.

World • 17 Nov 24

Venezuela frees hundreds arrested after election protests

Venezuela has freed 225 people arrested during anti-government protests over the nation's disputed presidential election in July, Attorney General Tarek Saab said.

World • 17 Nov 24

Three US nationals and a Czech citizen were accused of alleged plans to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela arrests foreign nationals for 'destabilisation'

Two Spanish, three US and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela on suspicion of links to alleged plans to destabilise the South American country, a top Venezuela official said.

World • 15 Sep 24

Venezuela arrests foreign nationals for 'destabilization'

Two Spanish, three US and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela on suspicion of links to alleged plans to destabilize the South American country, a top Venezuela official said.

World • 15 Sep 24

Supporters of Edmundo Gonzalez gathered near the airport in Spain he arrived at

Venezuela opposition leader lands in Spain seeking asylum

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez flew into Spain to seek asylum, Madrid said, hours after leaving his country amid a political and diplomatic crisis over July's disputed election.

World • 08 Sep 24