The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Watch: US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat near Venezuela kills four

The US military has struck a boat that was allegedly trafficking drugs off the Venezuelan coast, killing four.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

'I Found Hell': The Women Ensnared In Albania's Global Sex Trade

From Venezuela, Maria travelled halfway around the world in search of a better life.

International Business Times · Oct 4, 2025

Prosecutors seek to have ex-Green Beret accused of failed Venezuelan plot back in custody

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the release of a former Green Beret who is accused of planning a failed invasion of Venezuela in 2020

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Military Build-Up Around Venezuela is 'Sufficient to Seize' Country's Key Strategic Facilities, Analyst Claims

Washington Examiner columnist Tom Rogan argued that U.S. military buildup around Venezuela should no longer be seen through the lens of a purely counter-drug trafficking concern

Latin Times · Oct 3, 2025

Hegseth reveals fourth airstrike on ‘narco’ boat off Venezuela after Trump declares ‘armed conflict’ with traffickers

Trump ordered another ‘lethal’ strike after telling Congress that US is formally engaged in ‘armed conflict’ with cartels

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he ordered a fourth strike on a small boat in the waters off Venezuela, according to a social media post

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Cuba’s leaders see their options dim amid blackouts and a shrinking economy

The lights went out in Cuba again.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025

Trump Declares 'Armed Conflict' With Drug Cartels

President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is engaged in "armed conflict" with drug cartels, his administration said in a notice sent to Congress after recent strikes on boats off Venezuela.

International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025

Republican Rep. Backs Trump Declaring U.S. Is In 'Non-International Armed Conflict' With Cartels: 'Until The End'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez said he backs President Donald Trump's decision to declare that the U.S. is in a "non-international armed conflict" with cartels as it will help the administration "annihilate the Cartel de los Soles led by Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela."

Latin Times · Oct 2, 2025

Republican Rep. Says 'True Christmas' Is Coming For Venezuelans As Caracas Decries 'Military Harassment' From U.S. Fighter Jets

GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar taunted the Maduro regime after authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro marked the beginning of Christmas celebrations with a firework show at an infamous prison described as a torture center

Latin Times · Oct 2, 2025