The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

U.S. pursuing third oil tanker as Venezuela hostilities intensify

This is the latest sign Trump wants to squeeze the Venezuela's economy.

Axios · Dec 21, 2025

US Coast Guard pursuing another oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

Official indicates vessel is subject to sanctions after Trump’s ‘blockade’ on sanctioned tankers in and out of Venezuela

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2025

Alarm over ‘exploding’ rise in use of sanctions-busting shadow fleet

Fear that confrontation is on the cards as policing of ships becomes more aggressive and Russia challenges Europe

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025

GOP Lawmaker Says Rubio Assured That Trump Won't Take Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela

Reports say Defense Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio briefed select lawmakers, indicating the administration isn't planning direct strikes on Venezuela and lacks a legal basis to do so.

Latin Times · Dec 20, 2025

Jake Tapper on Terrorism, Executive Power, and Venezuelan Boat Bombings

"Once a president establishes for himself that he has a shiny toy, good luck getting that toy ever wrested away from whoever the president is," the CNN anchor tells Reason's Nick Gillespie.

Reason · Dec 20, 2025

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's Family Hit With US Sanctions Amid Corruption Crackdown

The US sanctions Nicolas Maduro's family members, escalating pressure on Venezuela's regime amid corruption and drug trafficking allegations.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2025

Brazilian President Lula da Silva Proposes Acting as Mediator Between Maduro and Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has volunteered to serve as a mediator between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. President Donald Trump

Latin Times · Dec 19, 2025

Crude Oil Prices Settle Higher on Heightened Geopolitical Risks

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Friday closed up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed up +0.0069 (+0.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Friday. Crude prices are supported amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia. Also, Friday's stock rally boosts optimism about...

Barchart · Dec 19, 2025

Trump and top aides refuse to rule out war with Venezuela

President Nicolás Maduro orders Venezuelan navy to escort oil tankers after seizure by US forces

The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2025

Marco Rubio Says Russia's 'Rhetorical Support' Of Venezuela Does Not Influence The Campaign Against The Maduro Regime

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is not concerned about Russia's support for the Venezuelan regime as the Trump administration continues its campaign against the South American country.

Latin Times · Dec 19, 2025