The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Maduro Claims He Has 'Daily and Ongoing Communication' With Russia as U.S. Intensifies Military Deployment in Caribbean

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro said that his government maintains "daily and ongoing communication" with Russia, including on military matters, as the United States expands its naval presence near the country

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025

Deployment of USS Gerald Ford to Caribbean Is 'A Sign They May Be Closer to Airstrikes', Says Panama-Invasion Historian

The recent deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean could signal that U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela are nearer, according to a Latin America specialist

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025

Maduro Claims Venezuela Has a 'Very Fruitful' Relation With Russia Amid Reported Requests Of Military Support

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country has a very "serene and fruitful" military relation amid reports noting that Caracas requested equipment from Moscow.

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025

Kremlin Confirms Contact With Maduro, Cites 'Contractual Obligations' Amid U.S. Military Pressure

The Russian Foreign Ministry had said last week that the countries would continue to work "side by side" and look to the future "with confidence"

Latin Times · Nov 3, 2025

Scoop: Trump orders more Venezuela briefings for Congress

"I keep getting calls about this from congressmen," Trump said in a recent meeting.

Axios · Nov 3, 2025

Nobel Laureate Machado on Mamdani: 'Venezuela Is Living Example of the Devastation Socialism Can Bring'

"Socialism talks about everyone being equal, but it's everybody being equally poor," said Machado, adding that Americans "have to defend freedom every day of your lives"

Latin Times · Nov 3, 2025

Qatari PM Says 'Conditions' Are Not Given To Mediate Between U.S. And Venezuela As Trump Admin Escalates Pressure

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani said conditions are currently not given to mediate between the U.S. and Venezuela as the Trump administration continues to escalate pressure on the Maduro regime.

Latin Times · Nov 3, 2025

U.S. Marine Conduct Landing Drills In Puerto Rico As Trump Claims Maduro's Days Are 'Numbered'

U.S. Marines conducted landing drills in Puerto Rico during the weekend as tensions with the Venezuelan regime continue to escalate.

Latin Times · Nov 3, 2025

U.S. Upgrading Abandoned Cold War Naval Base In The Caribbean That Could Support Operations In Venezuela: Report

The U.S. is upgrading an abandoned naval base from the Cold War, according to a new report, which could support operations against the Venezuelan regime.

Latin Times · Nov 3, 2025

WH: Venezuela strikes fall short of triggering legal limits - Roll Call

Administration says attacks on alleged drug smugglers don't rise to the level of hostilities that require congressional approval.

Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025