Watch: Moment massive explosions rock Caracas as US bombs Venezuelan capital Footage captures towering fireballs and smoke billowing across skyline as American warplanes pound military targets Evening Standard · Jan 3
Venezuela live updates: Maduro in New York jail ahead of court appearance as Trump says US will run country Trump says U.S. officials will be running Venezuela ‘for a period of time’ but offers no specifics when pressed by reporters The Independent UK · Jan 3
Venezuela shaken by series of explosions in capital Caracas Venezuela was shaken early on Saturday (January 3) as multiple explosions rocked its capital, Caracas, amid soaring tensions with the United States. The Independent UK · Jan 3
Explosions Rock Caracas Venezuela Tonight as Government Blames US Military Action Tonight in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, residents reported a series of loud explosions and sightings of low-flying aircraft around 2 a.m. local time, triggering power outages and smoke rising over key military installations such as La Carlota Air Base and the Fuerte Tiuna military complex. Latin Times · Jan 3
Videos show explosions in Venezuela's capital Caracas Videos showed explosions in Venezuela's capital Caracas and the coastal city of Higuerote in the early hours of Saturday. Euronews · Jan 3
Venezuelan leader lands in New York after capture – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - US · Jan 3
Venezuela latest: Caracas blames Trump for strikes as huge explosions heard in capital At least seven explosions heard in early hours of Saturday morning The Independent UK · Jan 3
US bombs Venezuela: Trump says US will 'run' country until 'safe transition can take place' after capturing President Maduro Capital plunged into darkness after series of blasts hit Caracas overnight with witnesses reporting low-flying aircraft Evening Standard · Jan 3
US has captured Venezuela’s President Maduro and wife, says Trump US president lauds ‘brilliant operation’ on social media as attorney general says couple will face criminal charges The Guardian - UK · Jan 3
Trump says Maduro and his wife were 'captured' amid US strikes on Venezuela US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has been captured after US conducted a "large scale strike" on the South American country. Euronews · Jan 3
At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela's Caracas At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas The Independent UK · Jan 3
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
Oil tanker fleeing U.S. forces goes completely dark, but not before the crew pulled a stunt that could spark an international incident Points for creativity, zero for intelligence. We Got This Covered · 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
Latin Times · Jan 2 Maduro Offers To Hold Talks With U.S. About An 'Agreement To Combat Drug Trafficking' Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro offered to hold talks with the Trump administration to fight drug-trafficking as his regime sustains increased pressure on different fronts.
Latin Times · Jan 2 Former CIA Chief Says Revealing Covert Strike In Venezuela Undermines The Operation And 'Jeopardizes Lives' Former CIA director Leon Panetta said that revealing the nature of the strike conducted in Venezuela in December undermined its purpose.
Latin Times · Jan 2 Almost Two-Thirds Of Venezuelans Living Abroad Support a U.S. Military Intervention To Topple Maduro, Poll Shows Almost two-thirds of Venezuelans living abroad support a U.S. military intervention to topple authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new poll.
Latin Times · Jan 2 Maduro Publicly Offers Trump Oil Deals As U.S. Ramps Up Pressure On Caracas Regime: 'However They Want' Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro publicly offered oil deals to Donald Trump as his administration continues to ramp up pressure on the Caracas regime.
Latin Times · Jan 2 Russia Formally Requests U.S. To Stop Pursuing Tanker That Painted Its Flag On The Hull As It Flees Washington Forces The Russian government has formally requested its U.S. counterpart to stop pursuing the tanker that has been fleeing Washington forces after attempting to reach Venezuela.
Latin Times · Jan 2 Venezuelan Oil Output In Key Region Plummets As U.S. Enforces Blockade Of Sanctioned Tankers Venezuela's oil output in the Orinoco Belt, its richest source in the country, has plummeted since the U.S. began enforcing a blockade of sanctioned tankers in December, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Jan 2 Maduro Directly Refrains From Addressing U.S. Strike In Venezuela: 'Perhaps We'll Discuss It In a Few Days' Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro directly avoided addressing the U.S. strike in the country, telling a journalist "perhaps we'll discuss it in a few days."
Axios · 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.
Euronews · Jan 2 Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking but silent on narcoboat strikes Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration.
The Guardian - UK · 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 Independent 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