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Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back

For many in Venezuela, the question is no longer whether tensions with Washington will reach a boiling point – they already have. Rather, the big unknown now is whether the U.S. will follow up on threats and the sinking of drug boats with something more drastic: direct military engagement or…

The Conversation

Eighty-two not out: Michael Palin says he won’t stop exploring any time soon

The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘I will keep doing this as long as people want me to do it,’ says Palin

The Independent UK

U.S. Envoy Confirms Talks with Maduro 'On Trump's Orders' Even as Military Pressure Mounts

Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's envoy for Special Missions, confirmed that he has been in dialogue with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro "on President Trump's orders," even as Washington increases military pressure on Caracas.

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Maduro Considering Declaring State Of Emergency As U.S. Keeps Military Pressure Off Its Coast

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is considering declaring a state of emergency as the U.S. continues its military pressure of Caracas with a large deployment of troops and assets off its coast

Latin Times

Trump Admin To Shift Hundreds Of Millions In Funding To 'Confront The Marxist, Anti-American Regimes Of Venezuela, Cuba'

The Trump administration said it's shifting hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign aid to "confront the Marxist, anti-American regimes of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua" as it ramps up pressure on Caracas.

Latin Times

Venezuela's Maduro Says He Wants Dialogue With US

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected US allegations of being a drug trafficker and asked President Donald Trump for dialogue, according to a letter released Sunday by Caracas, as tensions soar between the two countries.

International Business Times

Venezuela Offers Military Training To Public Amid Trump Threats

Venezuela on Saturday organized a day of military training for civilians in response to the US deployment in the Caribbean, and amid new threats from President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

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Venezuela Advances Cooperation Pact With Russia While Denouncing 'Imperialist Policies' of U.S.

The measure outlines a "multipolar order based on sovereignty and equality of states" and calls for high-level political dialogue between Caracas and Moscow

Latin Times

Melania Trump Chose a Dress By a Venezuelan Designer in First Big State Trip as First Lady

Melania Trump's return to the world stage as First Lady in her husband's second presidency carried a double message. At Windsor Castle, she stepped into the spotlight in a striking canary-yellow gown by Venezuelan designer Carolina Herrera, a fashion choice that shone bright against the backdrop of Donald Trump's renewed…

Latin Times

Maduro Declares Venezuela–US Relations 'Completely Broken

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared Monday that his country's relationship with the United States is "completely broken," accusing Washington of waging military and political aggression while still forcing deportation flights of Venezuelan nationals to continue.

Latin Times

'With Our Fists If Necessary': Venezuelans Prepare To Defend Homeland Against Potential US Invasion

They are men and women, students and retirees.

International Business Times

US deploys F-35 jets to Puerto Rico amid escalating tensions with Venezuela

Five US F-35 fighter jets landed in Puerto Rico amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. Separately, Caracas said 18 armed US Navy personnel raided a tuna boat sailing in Venezuelan waters.

Euronews

Watchdog questions millions spent each year on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela

The U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends upward of $6.7 million annually for upkeep of the shuttered American embassy and other diplomatic properties in Caracas, despite having broken relations with President Nicolás Maduro’s government in 2019

The Independent UK

Former UK PM Boris Johnson Accused of Taking $325,000 for Meeting With Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro as Questions Mount Over Motives

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing fresh scrutiny after leaked documents known as the Boris Files revealed he allegedly received $325,000 weeks after a private 2024 meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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Nicolás Maduro Moves Up Christmas in Venezuela by Decree Again, Amid Rising Tensions with Washington

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that Christmas celebrations in the country will begin by decree on October 1, 2025, two months earlier than the traditional start of the season. The declaration comes as tensions mount between Caracas and Washington following the deployment of U.S. military forces in Caribbean waters close…

The Guardian - US

US conducts ‘kinetic strike’ against drug boat from Venezuela, killing 11, Trump says

Trump says ‘we took it out’ referring to the operation in international waters, amid US-Caracas tensions

The Independent UK

Will the US go to war with Venezuela? Trump ramps up attacks with seizure of oil tanker

Maduro continues to call for dialogue but has warned he will stand against the ‘aggressions of imperialism’ if needed

Euronews

Maduro threatens 'republic in arms' if US forces attack Venezuela

The Venezuelan leader accused US President Donald Trump of attempting to orchestrate a regime change in Caracas, warning him that any attack on his country would be immoral, absolutely criminal and pose a “bloody threat”.

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International Business Times

Maduro Says US Warships With 1,200 Missiles Targeting Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that eight US military vessels with 1,200 missiles were targeting his country, which he declared to be in a state of "maximum readiness to defend" itself.

International Business Times

Venezuela Rallies Militia Volunteers In Response To US 'Threat'

Civil servants, housewives and retirees alike lined up in Venezuela's capital Caracas on Saturday as thousands volunteered to join the country's militia in case there is a US invasion.

Reason

He Took a Bus To Watch His Soccer Team. Instead, He Ended Up in a Venezuelan Prison.

Fans of Deportivo Táchira wanted to see their team play in the league final. The mafia state made sure most never made it.

Al Jazeera

Venezuela to probe El Salvador’s Bukele for ‘torture’ of US deportees

Deported migrants say they were beaten, sexually abused and fed rotten food inside a notorious El Salvador prison.

The Independent UK

Venezuelans deported by Trump to brutal El Salvador prison are transferred to Caracas in exchange for Americans

Dozens of newly released Venezuelans could expose conditions inside notorious prison after months-long legal battles

Latin Times

U.S. Reportedly Orchestrates Prisoner Swap with Venezuela Using Detainees Deported To El Salvador

The United States has reportedly arranged for El Salvador to transfer Venezuelan detainees to Caracas in exchange for the release of ten individuals held by the Venezuelan government

The Independent UK

Venezuela high on travellers’ wish-lists despite Foreign Office warnings of ‘armed robbery, mugging, carjacking and burglary’

Exclusive: Tours to the South American country are selling out, as Sir Michael Palin returns from filming

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