The US brings in a navy fleet to Venezuela's coast — but does the Suns cartel exist? American vessels are expected to arrive off South America next week in an apparent attempt to stop drug trafficking. Euronews · Aug 29, 2025
Venezuela’s Maduro says ‘no way’ US can invade as Trump deploys naval force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says country ready to defend ‘territorial integrity’ amid US military buildup. Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025
US Targets Venezuela Over 'Soles' Cartel. Does It Exist? Washington cited Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's alleged role in the "Cartel de los Soles" as it dispatched five warships and thousands of Marines toward the Caribbean country for an anti-drug deployment. International Business Times · Aug 28, 2025
Venezuelan Army Reportedly Conducting Forced Conscriptions In Mining Regions Due To Low Voluntary Turnout The Venezuela army is reportedly conducting forced conscriptions to the civilian militias due to low voluntary turnout and as tensions with the U.S: continue to escalate Latin Times · Aug 28, 2025
Brazil Reportedly Discussed Evacuation Plan With Venezuelan Regime As U.S. Steps Up Pressure With Military Deployment The Brazilian government reportedly discussed evacuating senior officials in the Venezuelan regime as the U.S. steps up military pressure with the deployment of warships off its coast Latin Times · Aug 27, 2025
Venezuela deploys warships, drones to coast as US naval squadron nears Venezuelan Defence Ministry orders naval patrols as US warships sent to waters off coast to tackle drug cartels. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
Venezuela Deploys Warships, Drones As US Destroyers Draw Near Venezuela on Tuesday deployed warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after the United States dispatched three destroyers to the region to pressure strongman President Nicolas Maduro. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025
Venezuela Seeks UN Support Over 'Continued Threats' From Deployment Of U.S. Troops, Says It Jeopardizes 'Peace And Security' In The Region Venezuela's authoritarian government sent a letter to the UN asking for its support over what it described as "continued threats" from the United States, which include the deployment of military assets off its coast Latin Times · Aug 26, 2025
US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition? Venezuela is sending troops to its border with Colombia to fight drug trafficking amid mounting US pressure. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Maduro Defends Deployment Of Troops To Colombian Border: 'Venezuela Is Free Of Cocaine Planting And Harvesting' Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro defended the deployment of thousands of troops to the Colombian border, claiming it is aimed at preventing drug-traffuicking Latin Times · Aug 26, 2025
Colombian President Petro Slams GOP Rep. For Saying He 'Signed His Own Sentence': 'You Don't Have The Right' Colombian President Gustavo Petro slammed GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez for saying he had "signed his own sentence" by claiming that the Cartel de los Soles, which the Trump administration claims is being led by Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, doesn't exist. Latin Times · Aug 26, 2025
Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border as US ships join cartel operation Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
GOP Rep. Slams Colombian President Petro For Saying Cartel de los Soles 'Doesn't Exist': 'We Won't Take This Lightly In Congress' Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro for saying the Cartel de los Soles, which the Trump administration claims is being led by Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, doesn't exist Latin Times · Aug 25, 2025
GOP Rep. Says Nicolas Maduro's Wife Could Turn Him In Because She 'Intends To Rule Venezuela' Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez continued calling for the fall of the Maduro regime, now saying his own wife could turn him in Latin Times · Aug 25, 2025
Latin Times · Aug 25, 2025 Russian Foreign Minister Reaffirms Support for Venezuela As U.S. Steps Up Military Pressure Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow's support for Venezuela and authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro following the deployment of U.S. assets off the South American country's coast
Latin Times · Aug 25, 2025 GOP Rep. Warns Venezuelan Regime Members In The U.S. 'Are Being Identified' And Will 'Lose Their Migratory Status' Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez warned members and associates of the Venezuelan regime living in the U.S. are "being identified" and will "lose their migratory status" as the Trump administration steps up military pressure on the South American country
International Business Times · Aug 24, 2025 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.
Latin Times · Aug 22, 2025 GOP Rep. Celebrates Statement By Guyana On Venezuela's 'Cartel de los Soles': 'The Entire Region Will Benefit From The Annihilation' Republican Rep. Carlos GImenez continued to escalate his rhetoric against Venezuela's authoritarian government as U.S. warships continue heading off its coast
Latin Times · Aug 22, 2025 U.S. Embassy in Venezuela Mocks Bounties for Regime Leaders On Social Media Post The post on X showed the State Department's "wanted" posters for both men, but with Cabello's image altered so that he appears to look at Maduro with jealousy, because the amount asked for his bounty is twice as large
Latin Times · Aug 22, 2025 Venezuela's Maduro Says He's Calling All Militia Members To Enlist To The Army: 'I Have Issued a Call-up' Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the army will enlist militia members in military barracks and public squares during the weekend
Latin Times · Aug 22, 2025 Over 4 in 5 Venezuelans Believe The Authoritarian Government Won't Fall Despite Deployment Of U.S. Forces Off Its Coast: Poll Over four in five Venezuelans believe Venezuela's authoritarian government will not fall despite the deployment of U.S. forces off its coast, according to a new poll
Latin Times · Aug 21, 2025 China Reacts To U.S. Deployment Of Troops Off Venezuela's Coast, Says It 'Opposes The Use Of Force Or Threats In International Relations' China reacted to the deployment of U.S. assets off the Venezuelan coast, saying it opposes "the use of force or threats in international relations"
Latin Times · Aug 21, 2025 U.S. Calls Citizens And Residents To Not Travel Or Stay In Venezuela: 'Grave Risks Of Illegal Detention, Torture, Terrorism, Kidnapping' The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela called on American citizens or residents to not travel or stay in the South American country as troops move near its coast
Latin Times · Aug 21, 2025 Venezuela's Maduro Calls On Other Countries To 'Unite' To Defend Its 'Right To Sovereignty, Peace' Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro called on friendly countries to "unite" to defend its "right to sovereignty, peace and self-determination" as U.S. warships move off its coast
Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025 US warships may reach Venezuela coast by weekend in drug cartel operation Three US warships to be stationed off the coast of Venezuela in fight against ‘narco-terrorists’, according to reports.