Trump news at a glance: Nicolás Maduro wants to have ‘serious talks’ with Trump Venezuelan leader calls for ‘dialogue and diplomacy’ between Washington and Caracas following US claims of airstrike The Guardian - US · Jan 3
Maduro Says Trump Is Laying Groundwork for a 'Forever War,' Calls Drug Claims 'As False as Weapons of Mass Destruction' Venezuela's authoritarian President, Nicolás Maduro, said president Donald Trump is laying the groundwork for a "forever war" against the country. Latin Times · Jan 2
U.S. Policy Expert Warned Trump 'Needs to Destroy Some Targets' in Venezuela to Avoid Appearing Weak "If he doesn't show military strength, he'll look weak," said former ambassador John Feeley, warning that "we know Trump detests weakness" Latin Times · Jan 2
First Thing: Swiss investigators race to identify victims after 40 killed in resort bar fire Blaze that swept through crowded New Year’s Eve bar in Crans-Montana also injured 115 people. Plus, the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda The Guardian - UK · Jan 2
Maduro "ready" to talk with U.S. on drug trafficking, won't comment on dock strike The 2 sides should "start talking seriously" on drug trafficking and oil, Venezuelan leader tells journalist. Axios · Jan 2
Maduro urges Trump to abandon ‘illegal warmongering’ and start ‘serious talks’ Venezuelan president warns of a ‘forever war’ similar to Iraq after US counterpart claims first land strike on dock The Guardian - UK · Jan 2
Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro The Independent UK · Jan 2
US strikes five more alleged narcoboats killing at least eight The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures. Euronews · Jan 1
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
US strikes three more alleged drug boats, leaving three dead as others jump overboard The military asserted the vessels were part of a convoy on known narco-trafficking routes The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Peruvian Shamans Predict Trump To Fall Gravely Ill In 2026 Peruvian shamans have foreseen a serious illness for US President Donald Trump in 2026 during a traditional ritual on a Lima beach. International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025
CIA Reportedly Carried Out A Drone Strike Earlier On A Remote Port Facility On Venezuela's Coast A CIA drone reportedly struck a remote Venezuelan coastal port facility earlier this month, marking what may be the first direct US attack inside Venezuela. International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025
Crew paints Russian flag on Iran-linked tanker pursued by US The operation by the US Coast Guard to seize the sanctioned tanker Bella 1 became more complicated after the crew painted a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection, during a 10-day Atlantic pursuit. The vessel linked to the Iranian oil trade is reportedly now empty. Euronews · Dec 31, 2025
Trump’s shadow war in Venezuela grows, but country’s strongman leader still clings to power Report of a drone attack on a port facility signals new phase in US military campaign against Nicolás Maduro The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025 The Guardian view on the new Monroe doctrine: Trump’s forceful approach to the western hemisphere comes at a cost Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2025. Today, how US foreign policy has dramatically – and alarmingly – turned towards Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin Times · Dec 30, 2025 Venezuela's Second in Command Says U.S. 'Imperial Madness' Won't Spoil Holidays in the Country Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello, widely regarded as Nicolás Maduro's second in command, said Monday that U.S. military pressure and recent actions by Washington will not disrupt holiday celebrations in Venezuela.
Latin Times · Dec 30, 2025 Trump Says He Spoke 'Recently' With Venezuela's Maduro but Says 'Not Much Was Accomplished' President Donald Trump said on Monday that he spoke "very recently" with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, but indicated the conversation did little to ease tensions between the two countries.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Two killed in latest US military strike directed by Hegseth on alleged drug boat The strikes have killed more than 100 people in attacks that critics allege are war crimes
Latin Times · Dec 29, 2025 Trump Refuses To Disclose Who Conducted The Strike Against An Alleged Drug Facility In Venezuela: 'I Know Exactly Who It Was' President Donald Trump refused to disclose who was behind the strike against an alleged drug facility in Venezuela, which he revealed this past weekend.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025 Shamans predict Trump will oust Maduro in 2026 The predictions encompassed international relations, ongoing global conflicts and the fates of prominent world leaders
Latin Times · Dec 29, 2025 Trump Elaborates On Attack Against Alleged Drug Facility In Venezuela: 'We Hit The Implementation Area' President Donald Trump elaborated on the strike against an alleged drug facility inside Venezuela following a radio interview during the weekend.
Latin Times · Dec 29, 2025 UN Experts Say U.S. Naval Blockade of Venezuela Amounts to an 'Armed Attack' United Nations human rights experts have said that the United States' naval blockade of Venezuela and related military actions amount to an "armed attack" under international law
Latin Times · Dec 29, 2025 Maduro Regime Yet to Confirm Trump's Claim That U.S. Destroyed Drug Facility in Venezuela The Maduro regime has not confirmed President Donald Trump's claim that U.S. forces destroyed a drug trafficking facility inside the country following the latter's comments in an interview.
Latin Times · Dec 29, 2025 Maduro Claims Jesus 'Wouldn't Approve' Of 'Military Threats Against a Christian People Like Venezuela' Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said Jesus "wouldn't approve of a war to steal the riches of a people" as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Caracas.
Euronews · Dec 29, 2025 Explainer: Why Chevron still operates in Venezuela despite US sanctions Chevron’s continued presence in Venezuela looks like an anomaly amid intensifying US sanctions. In fact, the contradiction is rooted in selective enforcement to maintain leverage over Caracas, as well as decades of oil politics.