The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

After more than four decades shaping the world of beauty pageants, Osmel Sousa, known across Latin America as "El Zar de la Belleza," has officially announced his departure from the Miss Universe Organization. The Cuban-Venezuelan missologyst confirmed his exit in a heartfelt letter shared with fans and industry peers, explaining…

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro said that his government maintains "daily and ongoing communication" with Russia, including on military matters, as the United States expands its naval presence near the country

Former Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis assigned a 70% chance of the U.S. conducting land strikes in Venezuela as the Trump administration continues to ramp up pressure on the Maduro regime.

President Donald Trump has directed administration officials to brief more members of Congress on the administration's escalating campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, which also seems to be aimed at ousting Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro

The Russian Foreign Ministry had said last week that the countries would continue to work "side by side" and look to the future "with confidence"

"I keep getting calls about this from congressmen," Trump said in a recent meeting.

"Socialism talks about everyone being equal, but it's everybody being equally poor," said Machado, adding that Americans "have to defend freedom every day of your lives"

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani said conditions are currently not given to mediate between the U.S. and Venezuela as the Trump administration continues to escalate pressure on the Maduro regime.

U.S. Marines conducted landing drills in Puerto Rico during the weekend as tensions with the Venezuelan regime continue to escalate.