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At Least Two Sanctioned Tankers Made It To Venezuela As U.S. Continues Enforcing Its Blockade On Sanctioned Vessels

At least two tankers have recently made it to Venezuela and more are on their way as Caracas seeks to keep selling crude despite the U.S.'s blockade of sanctioned vessels, a new report detailed.

Latin Times

The Guardian view on the new Monroe doctrine: Trump’s forceful approach to the western hemisphere comes at a cost

Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2025. Today, how US foreign policy has dramatically – and alarmingly – turned towards Latin America and the Caribbean

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela's Second in Command Says U.S. 'Imperial Madness' Won't Spoil Holidays in the Country

Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello, widely regarded as Nicolás Maduro's second in command, said Monday that U.S. military pressure and recent actions by Washington will not disrupt holiday celebrations in Venezuela.

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Trump Says He Spoke 'Recently' With Venezuela's Maduro but Says 'Not Much Was Accomplished'

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he spoke "very recently" with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, but indicated the conversation did little to ease tensions between the two countries.

Latin Times

US issues new sanctions targeting Iran and Venezuela after Trump’s military strike threat

Trump issued a warning to Iran this week as he held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida

The Independent UK

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Global Geopolitical Risks

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.23 (+0.40%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0126 (+0.73%). Crude oil prices added to Monday's sharp gains today as global geopolitical risks from Venezuela, Nigeria, and Russia persist. Also, expectations that OPEC+ will stick with plans to pause...

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CIA carries out first drone strike on Venezuelan soil in latest escalation of Trump admin’s attacks on ‘narco terrorists’

US targeted alleged drug traffickers in first-known land attack inside the country

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Maduro Reportedly Confident He Will Outlast Trump's Pressure Campaign Despite Recent Escalation

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, along with his inner circle, is confident he can outlast the pressure campaign carried out by the Trump administration despite recent escalations, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Venezuelan Regime Reportedly Shutting Wells After Running Out Of Storage Space Due To Trump Blockade

The Venezuelan regime has begun shutting oil wells as it runs out of storage facility due to the blockade of sanctioned tankers imposed by the Trump administration, according to a new report.

Latin Times

CIA Strike On Cartel Storage Facility In Venezuela Didn't Cause Casualties: Report

The attack reportedly conducted by the CIA against a facility used by Tren de Aragua to store drugs and boats in Venezuela didn't cause any casualties, CNN reported.

Latin Times

CIA Hit Alleged Gang-Controlled Dock Used To Load Drug Boats In Venezuela: Report

The CIA hit what has been described as a remote dock in the Venezuelan coast believed to be used by the Tren de Aragua gang to load drugs onto vessels that would then journey through the Caribbean, according to a new report.

Latin Times

US struck Venezuelan shore facility used for narcoboat 'load up', Trump says

The US president declined to specify the location or which agency conducted the operation. The strike marks an escalation beyond previous attacks on boats in open waters.

Euronews

Two killed in latest US military strike directed by Hegseth on alleged drug boat

The strikes have killed more than 100 people in attacks that critics allege are war crimes

The Independent UK

Trump Refuses To Disclose Who Conducted The Strike Against An Alleged Drug Facility In Venezuela: 'I Know Exactly Who It Was'

President Donald Trump refused to disclose who was behind the strike against an alleged drug facility in Venezuela, which he revealed this past weekend.

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Peruvian shamans offer predictions on global conflicts and leaders for 2026

During an annual ritual in Lima, Peruvian shamans predicted continued global conflicts in 2026 and political change in Venezuela, while calling for peace and stability worldwide.

Latin Times

Trump Elaborates On Attack Against Alleged Drug Facility In Venezuela: 'We Hit The Implementation Area'

President Donald Trump elaborated on the strike against an alleged drug facility inside Venezuela following a radio interview during the weekend.

Latin Times

UN Experts Say U.S. Naval Blockade of Venezuela Amounts to an 'Armed Attack'

United Nations human rights experts have said that the United States' naval blockade of Venezuela and related military actions amount to an "armed attack" under international law

Latin Times

Maduro Regime Yet to Confirm Trump's Claim That U.S. Destroyed Drug Facility in Venezuela

The Maduro regime has not confirmed President Donald Trump's claim that U.S. forces destroyed a drug trafficking facility inside the country following the latter's comments in an interview.

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Trump says U.S. knocked out "big facility" in Venezuela, but offers few details

No agency has confirmed the alleged attack, three days later.

The Independent UK

Trump says military struck ‘big facility’ in Venezuela in possible biggest escalation of conflict so far

‘Two nights ago we knocked that out, so we hit them very hard,’ the president said on Friday

The Guardian - US

US struck ‘big facility’ in Venezuela, Trump claimed without offering details

Trump alleged that US forces hit ‘very hard’ in what would mark his team’s first land strike on Venezuela if confirmed

Latin Times

Maduro Claims Jesus 'Wouldn't Approve' Of 'Military Threats Against a Christian People Like Venezuela'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said Jesus "wouldn't approve of a war to steal the riches of a people" as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Caracas.

Euronews

Bandos and Parrandas: Venezuela celebrates freedom on Holy Innocents Day

Each December, Caucagua in Venezuela bursts with colour for the Bandos and Parrandas of the Holy Innocents, a tradition celebrating freedom and resistance through humour.

Euronews

Explainer: Why Chevron still operates in Venezuela despite US sanctions

Chevron’s continued presence in Venezuela looks like an anomaly amid intensifying US sanctions. In fact, the contradiction is rooted in selective enforcement to maintain leverage over Caracas, as well as decades of oil politics.

The Independent UK

Photos show Venezuelans celebrating Holy Innocents' Day

Hundreds of people in Caucagua in northern Venezuela took to the streets on Sunday for centuries-old festivities started by Afro-descended communities dedicated to cacao cultivation.

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