The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

What Happens If US Holds Venezuela Forever — Impact on Global Oil Supply and Prices

Examining the long‑term consequences if the United States maintains control of Venezuela's oil wealth, from global supply shifts and price effects to geopolitical power and economic change.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

Venezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to China

Deal would indicate Venezuelan government is responding to Trump’s demand that it open up to US oil firms or risk more military intervention

The Guardian - AU · Jan 7

Mystery Trader Turns $34k to $400,000 After Trump's Venezuela Raid

A mystery trader made £316,000 ($400,000) on Polymarket betting on Maduro's downfall hours before Trump's raid, sparking fears of insider trading.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

Senate Democrats attempt to curb Trump’s warmaking abilities after Venezuela raid

President said over the weekend that he wants the U.S. to take over Greenland and repeated his threat of using military force

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Lawmakers Split After Classified Briefing on U.S. Military Role in Maduro's Capture: 'The Plan for Running Venezuela Is Vague'

Senior members of Congress emerged sharply divided from a classified briefing on the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Latin Times · Jan 6

‘I’m the one in charge’: Trump dismisses Iraq comparisons and reveals what the US plans to do with Venezuela’s oil

At least he's honest about it.

We Got This Covered · Jan 6

Trump says Venezuela is ‘turning over’ millions of barrels of oil as US eyes Greenland: Live updates

Trump said the oil will be sold, and he will control the money from the sale

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Europe’s showdown with Trump over threat to Greenland

Nato unity put to the test as Keir Starmer and European allies warn US president he can’t decide future of Danish territory

The Independent UK · Jan 6

It turns out Maduro isn’t a drug kingpin according to the DOJ, so why did the US kidnap him again?

After months of accusations thrown at Maduro, one of the biggest was quietly amended.

We Got This Covered · Jan 6

So, Donald Trump finally pushed to kidnap Nicolas Maduro because he’s a better dancer?

Nations take military action against other countries and individuals for all different reasons. Escalating threats, broken diplomacy, violations of international law, you name it. And then there’s dancing. Yes, Maduro’s dance was the Trump administration’s last straw to launch their Jan. 3 strike on Venezuela.

The Mary Sue · Jan 6