The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Woods said Venezuela was uninvestable, prompting Trump to say that Exxon was being "too cute" and may not be involved in rebuilding the oil infrastructure in the country.

The Trump administration is considering sending private military contractors to Venezuela to guard energy assets in the South American country as it seeks to oversee its industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

In the aftermath of the U.S. military strike that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026, the Trump administration has emphasized its desire for unfettered access to Venezuela’s oil more than conventional foreign policy objectives, such as combating drug trafficking or bolstering democracy and regional stability.

The remains of those killed are to be placed at the headquarters of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, adjacent to Revolution Square, allowing the public to pay their respects

Exactly one week after Renee Good's death, ICE shoots a Venezuelan man in leg after shovel attack during arrest operation in north Minneapolis.

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel prize winner had been sidelined by White House after US seized Maduro

This live blog is now closed.

US Senate Republicans defeat a resolution to curb President Trump's war powers in Venezuela following an intense White House pressure campaign

It comes one week after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, which has sparked outrage and protest across the country