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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Christmas in Venezuela, polleras and more top photos this week in Latin America and the Caribbean

Dec. 19–25, 2025

The Independent UK

U.S. Military Reportedly Calls Elite Force To Board Tanker Defying Seizure Attempts

The U.S. is beefing up its military presence in the Caribbean further to board a tanker linked to Venezuela and Iran as part of its blockade of sanctioned vessels heading in and out of the South American country.

Latin Times

Russia Accuses U.S. Of 'Piracy And Banditry' Over Seizure Of Tankers Off Venezuela

Russia accused the United States of "piracy and banditry" over the seizure of tankers off Venezuela, part of the Trump administration's campaign to remove authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro from power.

Latin Times

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A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

The Independent UK

Photos show Venezuelan migrants spending Christmas at home after abandoning hope of reaching the US

After months on the move through jungles, seas and borders, Venezuelan migrants Mariela Gómez, her partner Abraham Castro and her two children, abandoned their attempt to reach the United States. They returned to spend Christmas back home, part of a growing wave of reverse migration driven by Trump’s crackdown, as…

The Independent UK

U.S. Beefing Up Military Presence In The Caribbean To Further Escalate Pressure On Venezuela's Maduro

The U.S. military deployed more equipment to the Caribbean as it further escalates pressure on the Maduro regime in Venezuela, according to a new report.

Latin Times

White House Orders Military To Focus On Exerting 'Economic Pressure' On Venezuelan Regime By Seizing Sanctioned Tankers

The White House ordered military forces to focus on enforcing a "quarantine" of tankers off the Venezuelan coast for the next two months, according to a new report.

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Crude Oil Prices End Little Changed But See Continued Support From Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.05%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0040 (+0.23%). Crude oil closed little changed on Wednesday, but rallied earlier in the week on concern about oil risks related to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Crude prices have carry-over support...

Barchart

‘Don’t worry, be happy’: Nicolás Maduro just did something bizarre on live TV while the US prepares massive military action against him

Bet the CIA didn't see this coming.

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Crude Oil Prices Continue Higher on Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.10%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0055 (+0.31%). Crude oil today extended this week's rally, which has been driven by concern about oil risks related to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Crude prices have carry-over support from last Friday's...

Barchart

Venezuela's Air Network Reduced to Around 20 Aging Aircraft Amid U.S. Campaign: Report

Passenger traffic has fallen sharply from about 15,000 passengers flying in and out each week to between 1,000 and 2,000 since the latest suspensions

Latin Times

Trump’s claims to Venezuelan oil are part of broader ‘resource imperialism’, experts say

Critics compare offensive to Iraq war, citing familiar mix of regime-change rhetoric, security pretexts and oil interests

The Guardian - US

Congress inches toward reclaiming war powers with AUMF repeals - Roll Call

After several fits and starts, lawmakers have finally repealed the 2002 Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War authorizations.

Roll Call

Venezuela targets US tanker seizure supporters with new 'anti-piracy' law

Venezuela's National Assembly approved a law imposing up to 20 years in prison for supporting tanker seizures or blockades. The move follows the US seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers this month.

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The Independent UK

US moves more troops and special ops aircraft to Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure in region: report

Osprey aircraft included in latest force deployment to Caribbean, which Trump claimed Monday is largest armada ever assembled in the region

The Independent UK

Venezuela rushes to criminalize tanker seizures after Trump targets ‘shadow fleet’

Venezuela's political opposition, including Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado, has expressed support for Trump's Venezuela policy, including the seizure of tankers

International Business Times UK

Trump Accuses Maduro's Deadly Pipeline: Venezuela 'Shipping Fentanyl to US' as War Drums Beat Loud

Trump accuses Maduro of fentanyl trafficking as experts warn the drug war claim may mask a far bigger geopolitical gamble.

Latin Times

Another Republican Senator Expresses Reservations About Forcing Regime Change In Venezuela: 'Seems To Backfire a Lot'

Another Republican senator expressed reservations against escalating the military campaign against Venezuela further, saying that forcing authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro from power could catalyze unforeseen consequences.

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Latin Times

Venezuelan Army Posts Video Handing Rifles To Civilians Due To U.S. Pressure: 'Defending The Homeland'

The Venezuelan army posted a video showing soldiers handing out guns and rifles to civilians as the U.S. continues to escalate pressure against the Maduro regime.

Latin Times

Nicolás Maduro Says Ongoing U.S. Blockade Will Serve as a 'Test' for Venezuela to Break Free From Oil Dependence

As U.S. officials target Venezuelan oil tankers allegedly linked to a so-called dark fleet used to evade sanctions, Maduro said Washington's actions are a "test" for Venezuela to break free from oil dependence and emerge as a stronger economy.

Barchart

Crude Oil Prices Continue Higher on Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.0024 (-0.14%). Crude oil today is higher on continued concern about oil risks related to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Other bullish factors included the weaker dollar and the slightly stronger stock market....

Euronews

Year of the metals: Venezuela tensions send gold and silver soaring

Precious metals have been among the strongest performers this year, supported by geopolitical risk, expectations of looser monetary policy and global economic stability.

Latin Times

Russia Denies Evacuating Embassy Staff From Venezuela Amid U.S. Military Buildup, Warns Against Falling for 'Western Provocations'

Russia denied reports on Tuesday that it has begun evacuating staff from its embassy in Venezuela.

Latin Times

Venezuela's Second-In-Command Threatens Neighboring Country Over Potential U.S. Use Of Its Territory To Launch An Attack: 'Don't Have a Choice'

Venezuela's second-in-command, Diosdado Cabello, threatened the neighboring country of Trinidad and Tobago over the potential use of its territory by the U.S. to launch attacks against his country.

The Guardian - UK

‘Gunboat diplomacy on steroids’: US signs security deals across Latin America

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro warns Trump administration may ‘destabilise the entire region’ amid rising tensions

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