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Venezuelan VP Says Trump Should Target Pacific Routes, Not Caribbean, 'If Stopping Drug Flow Is the Real Goal'

"It would be much easier for the United States to combat and pursue money laundering within its own territory than to send ships to threaten a peaceful nation like Venezuela," added Vice President Rodriguez

Latin Times

Venezuelan VP Claims Drug Seizures Increased Fivefold Since DEA's Exit: 'We Know We Do It Better'

Vice President Rodríguez cited United Nations drug reports from the last 27 years, which she said do not classify Venezuela as a significant route for cocaine trafficking

Latin Times

Nicolás Maduro Moves Up Christmas in Venezuela by Decree Again, Amid Rising Tensions with Washington

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that Christmas celebrations in the country will begin by decree on October 1, 2025, two months earlier than the traditional start of the season. The declaration comes as tensions mount between Caracas and Washington following the deployment of U.S. military forces in Caribbean waters close…

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Michael Palin held at gunpoint while making new documentary

The mood shifted after the armed guards viewed a classic Monty Python sketch

The Independent UK

US deployment in Caribbean ‘not training’, says defence chief Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks in Puerto Rico come amid escalating tensions with Venezuela in Caribbean.

Al Jazeera

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello Urged Citizens to Prepare "On All Fronts" as Hegseth Visits Puerto Rico

Venezuela's Interior, Justice, and Peace Minister Diosdado Cabello urged citizens to be ready "on all fronts" in response to the growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Posts Photo of Her Bed: The Internet Says It's a Big Sign

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado set off a wave of speculation this week after posting a seemingly simple photo of her bed. The image, showing a turquoise pillow embroidered with the words "Todo va a estar bien" (everything will be fine), has been interpreted by supporters as a powerful…

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Boris Johnson was paid £240,000 after Maduro meeting, invoice shows

Johnson’s office sent invoice to hedge fund manager, which was paid, weeks after meeting Venezuelan leader last year

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelans On Hunger Strike at International Criminal Court Demanding Justice for Maduro's Crimes

Venezuelan activists have spent a week on hunger strike outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague, demanding justice for Maduro's crimes, the release of all political prisoners, and faster ICC action as U.S.–Venezuela tensions and economic collapse intensify.

Latin Times

Brazil's Lula Criticizes U.S. Military Deployment in the Caribbean: 'Not Compatible With the Region's Commitment to Peace'

His remarks come amid the deployment of U.S. military assets near Venezuela, including eight missile-equipped ships and a nuclear-powered submarine

Latin Times

Iran Backs Venezuela's Sovereignty 'in the Face of U.S. Bullying', Calls on South American Countries to 'Take a Firm Stance'

"Threatening to use force against other independent developing nations is a clear violation of the UN Charter and a serious threat to international peace and security," said Iran's Foreign Affairs Ministry

Latin Times

Venezuelan Defense Chief Announces 25,000 Troops to Fight Drug Trafficking as U.S. Pressure Mounts and $15 Million Bounty Remains

Venezuelan Defense Minister Wladimir Padrino López delivered an unexpected address from a military bunker on Sunday, announcing the deployment of 25,000 troops to confront drug trafficking networks across the country. The move came as the United States intensified military pressure in the Caribbean and maintained a $15 million bounty on…

Latin Times

Republicans clash over ‘despicable’ Vance comment about not giving ‘a s***’ if boat strike was war crime

Rand Paul and Bernie Moreno are at odds in their responses to VP’s post about bombing of alleged Venezuela drug boat

The Independent UK

Trump Officials Mull Terrorist Label for Venezuelan Security Agency Accused of Political Repression

Amnesty International identified the DGCIM as one of the main state agencies responsible for enforced disappearances in Venezuela in a damning report back in July

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U.S. Aircraft Take Part in Guyana's Presidential Inauguration Amid Tensions With Neighboring Venezuela

President Ali expressed support for U.S. military deployments off Venezuela's coast last week, arguing they strengthen regional security

Latin Times

Venezuelan Regime Accused of Kidnapping Family, Including a Toddler, as Political Prisoner Numbers Grow

A Venezuelan human rights organization has denounced the disappearance of four members of a family, including an elderly woman and a 2-year-old girl, after they were detained without a warrant in the state of Carabobo earlier this month.

Euronews

Germany loses top spot for EU country with the most asylum requests

France and Spain received more asylum applications in the first half of 2025 than Germany, with more Venezuelan and fewer Syrian applications partly responsible.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the ‘war on drugs’: Donald Trump is turning a failed metaphor into a more dangerous reality

Editorial: The strike on a speedboat allegedly containing Venezuelan drug traffickers may be performative, but sets a frightening precedent

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Republican condemns Vance for ‘despicable’ comments on Venezuelan boat strike

Rand Paul decries ‘thoughtless’ comment after vice-president defends strike against alleged drug traffickers

Latin Times

JD Vance Taunts Commentator Over Clash About U.S. Strike On Venezuelan Vessel: 'I Don't Give a S--t What You Call It'

Vice President JD Vance taunted a social media commentator after he questioned him over a social media post claiming that "killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military."

The Independent UK

JD Vance defends Venezuelan boat strike as ‘best use of our military’

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Benzinga

Trump Deploys F-35s, Escalates Caribbean Military Presence After Strike On Venezuelan Cartel

The Trump administration is deploying 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico following escalating concerns that Venezuela, acting as a Russian proxy state, is facilitating massive drug trafficking operations into the United States.

The Independent UK

Vice President JD Vance doesn’t ‘give a s***’ if you think lethal Venezuela boat strike was a war crime

US military killed 11 people on a boat that Trump claims was operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua

Benzinga

Trump Administration Blocked From Ending Protections For Venezuelans, Haitians: Report

A federal judge in San Francisco has once again prevented the Trump administration from canceling immigration protections for immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti, ruling that the move to revoke their status was unlawful.

The Independent UK

Maduro vows to defend Venezuela's sovereignty as tensions rise with US

President Nicolás Maduro has vowed to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty amid rising tensions over U.S. warships in the Caribbean

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