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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Venezuelan Nobel laureate backs US seizure of oil tanker

María Corina Machado says action was ‘very necessary step’ to confront Nicolás Maduro’s ‘criminal’ regime

The Guardian - UK

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro

The Independent UK

Video shows moment US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker, Trump administration says

The Trump administration has released video of what it says is the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela following months of US military buildup around the region.

The Independent UK

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Danny Ocean Delivers Emotional Performance Honoring María Corina Machado at Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

Venezuelan artist Danny Ocean was one of those who provided the music for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring María Corina Machado. Here is his moving performance.

Latin Times

Crude Oil Prices Recover as US Seizes a Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.21 (+0.36%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0082 (-0.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's losses on Wednesday, with crude posting a 2-week low and gasoline slumping to a 4.75-year nearest-futures low. However, crude oil...

Barchart

Trump escalates Venezuela standoff with oil tanker seizure

"I told the idiots to seize ships a while ago instead of killing flunkies."

Axios

Venezuela decries ‘act of piracy’ after US forces seize oil tanker off country’s coast

Footage uploaded to X by US attorney general shows its forces landing on the tanker in major escalation of Trump’s pressure campaign

The Guardian - UK

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Venezuela calls Trump admin’s seizure of tanker ‘an act of international piracy’ and claims it’s being targeted for oil

The president boasted it was the ‘largest’ tanker ever seized after attorney general posted footage to social media

The Independent UK

U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast, Increasing Pressure On Maduro Regime: Report

U.S. forces have seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, yet another escalation in the pressure campaign against the Maduro regime, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Venezuela's Machado absent from Nobel ceremony but her travel to Oslo draws mixed reactions at home

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was absent from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Norway on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Iran Pledges 'Unconditional Support' to Maduro a Day After Trump Says the Venezuelan Leader's 'Days Are Numbered'

Iran has pledged "unconditional" support to Venezuela one day after President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro is living his "last days" in power.

Latin Times

Analysts See Venezuela More Isolated as China and Russia Prioritize Other Conflicts: 'This Time Maduro is Completely Alone'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro is increasingly isolated as Beijing and Moscow limit their support to rhetoric while focusing on other geopolitical priorities, according to regional analysts cited by BBC Mundo.

Latin Times

U.S. Fighter Jets Conduct Closest Fly-By Yet Near Venezuelan Coast

The U.S. military flew two Navy F/A-18 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, marking what appears to be the closest approach to Venezuelan territory since the Trump administration launched its regional pressure campaign against the Maduro regime.

Latin Times

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado’s daughter collects award in her absence amid death threats

Venezuela’s opposition leader has been in hiding and was unable to reach Oslo in time for the ceremony

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Freedom Manifesto: Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado’s vision for Venezuela’s future in full

The Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner has laid down an outline for a democratic future, Maira Butt writes

Euronews

Machado's daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Venezuelan opposition leader's behalf

Machado has been in hiding and has not been seen in public since 9 January when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.

International Business Times UK

María Corina Machado Defies Venezuela 'Fugitive' Threat to Accept Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado set to accept Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after 11 months in hiding as Maduro regime threatens fugitive status.

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan Nobel peace prize winner misses ceremony but vows to continue struggle

Daughter delivers speech, with Nobel Institute saying María Corina Machado still expected in Oslo after journey of ‘extreme danger’

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The Conversation

Why is Trump so obsessed with Venezuela? His new security strategy provides some clues

Two centuries ago, US President James Monroe declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to European powers in what would became known in history books as the “Monroe Doctrine”.

The Independent UK

Democratic Senator fears Trump is ‘sleepwalking us into a war with Venezuela’ to take its oil

President Donald Trump has said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s “days are numbered”

The Guardian - US

Two US fighter jets circle Gulf of Venezuela in escalation of hostilities

Trump had further said Nicolás Maduro’s ‘days are numbered’ as military has targeted alleged drug boats

The Independent UK

US fighter jets fly over Gulf of Venezuela in closest approach since Trump’s pressure campaign

An official confirmed the “routine training flight”

Latin Times

Leaked U.S. Documents Claim Venezuelan Opposition Is 'More Prepared Than Previously Understood' for Maduro's Ouster

The documents also reference a detailed analysis of the Venezuelan military which suggests a transition would require only a "limited purge" of senior regime figures

International Business Times UK

'Maduro's Clock is Ticking!': Trump Leaves Door Open for Ground Invasion of Venezuela

Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro his days are numbered, refusing to rule out a US ground invasion amid rising military pressure and fears of wider conflict.

International Business Times UK

Trump Brands Another Female Reporter 'Obnoxious' Days After 'Piggy' Slur

At a White House roundtable, Donald Trump called ABC's Rachel Scott 'the most obnoxious reporter' after she pressed him on a Venezuelan boat strike video, continuing attacks on female journalists.

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