The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

The Cuban leadership has lost a critical economic ally in Nicolás Maduro, and likely US oil embargo could deepen the island's economic crisis. But according to an expert, it is unlikely to bring people to the streets.

The arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro raises serious concerns because sovereignty is non-negotiable, and therefore it is urgent for countries like France to rearm and focus on security, French National Rally MP Sébastien Chenu writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

WORLD CUP 2026: The United States’ attack on Venezuela has shifted focus on the 2026 World Cup hosts, writes Miguel Delaney, with Fifa left conflicted by its allegiance with Trump

From Venezuela to Libya to Iraq, removal of dictators has not always guaranteed a surge in oil production, data shows

Trump demands Venezuela open up to US oil companies or risk more military action. Plus, justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files

Before Trump suggested the U.S. government may end up footing the bill for rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure, analysts were of the opinion that the action would do little to move the economic needle.

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Havana’s long, fractious history with the US leaves it vulnerable if Caracas is forced to withdraw its support

Texas-based oil companies have largely been silent on Trump’s assertion that they would help to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.