The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over US military actions in the Caribbean

Venezuela's government has requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

U.S, Officials Confirm There Were Colombians Aboard a Vessel Struck By Washington: Report

U.S. officials confirmed that there were Colombians aboard a vessel struck by Washington as part of the Trump administration's strategy to pressure Venezuela's authoritarian government

Latin Times · Oct 9, 2025

Trinidad and Tobago secures US permission to negotiate gas deal with neighboring Venezuela

The U.S. has granted Trinidad and Tobago permission to negotiate a gas deal with neighboring Venezuela without facing any U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Further Beefs Up Military Presence In The Caribbean; There Are Now 10,000 Troops

The U.S. has further beefed up its presence in the Caribbean as it continues to exert pressure on the Venezuelan regime: there are now 10,000 troops deployed in the region, according to a new report

Latin Times · Oct 9, 2025

Qatar Emerges as Unlikely Channel in Fragile U.S.–Venezuela Negotiations but Trump Officials Remain Skeptical

Qatar has emerged as a discreet intermediary between the United States and Venezuela, seeking to keep open channels of communication as tensions between Washington and Caracas intensify

Latin Times · Oct 9, 2025

President Petro accuses US of killing Colombians in attacks on ‘narco-boats’

Gustavo Petro demands US release names of victims: ‘A new theatre of war has opened up: the Caribbean’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Petro claims US strike in Caribbean may have killed Colombian citizens

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has indicated there are "signs" that a recent U.S. military boat attack off Venezuela involved Colombian citizens

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Colombia president claims U.S. bombed Colombian boat in strike off Venezuela

"Evidence shows that the last boat bombed was Colombian, with Colombian citizens inside."

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

Venezuelan Defense Minister Says U.S. Might Send Special Forces To Carry Out Targeted Assassinations

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said the U.S. might send special forces to the country to carry out targeted assassinations, as well as sabotages to strategic assets, as tensions with Washington remain high

Latin Times · Oct 8, 2025

Colombian President Petro Says 'Hints Show' Latest Vessel Struck By The U.S. 'Was Colombian': 'It's a War For Oil'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said there are "hints" that the latest vessel struck by the U.S. "was Colombian and had Colombian citizens" on it.

Latin Times · Oct 8, 2025