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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Venezuelan leader lands in New York after capture – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Venezuela latest: Caracas blames Trump for strikes as huge explosions heard in capital

At least seven explosions heard in early hours of Saturday morning

The Independent UK

US bombs Venezuela: Trump says US will 'run' country until 'safe transition can take place' after capturing President Maduro

Capital plunged into darkness after series of blasts hit Caracas overnight with witnesses reporting low-flying aircraft

Evening Standard

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US has captured Venezuela’s President Maduro and wife, says Trump

US president lauds ‘brilliant operation’ on social media as attorney general says couple will face criminal charges

The Guardian - UK

Trump says Maduro and his wife were 'captured' amid US strikes on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has been captured after US conducted a "large scale strike" on the South American country.

Euronews

At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela's Caracas

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Nicolás Maduro wants to have ‘serious talks’ with Trump

Venezuelan leader calls for ‘dialogue and diplomacy’ between Washington and Caracas following US claims of airstrike

The Guardian - US

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Oil tanker fleeing U.S. forces goes completely dark, but not before the crew pulled a stunt that could spark an international incident

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U.S. Policy Expert Warned Trump 'Needs to Destroy Some Targets' in Venezuela to Avoid Appearing Weak

"If he doesn't show military strength, he'll look weak," said former ambassador John Feeley, warning that "we know Trump detests weakness"

Latin Times

Maduro Offers To Hold Talks With U.S. About An 'Agreement To Combat Drug Trafficking'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro offered to hold talks with the Trump administration to fight drug-trafficking as his regime sustains increased pressure on different fronts.

Latin Times

Former CIA Chief Says Revealing Covert Strike In Venezuela Undermines The Operation And 'Jeopardizes Lives'

Former CIA director Leon Panetta said that revealing the nature of the strike conducted in Venezuela in December undermined its purpose.

Latin Times

Almost Two-Thirds Of Venezuelans Living Abroad Support a U.S. Military Intervention To Topple Maduro, Poll Shows

Almost two-thirds of Venezuelans living abroad support a U.S. military intervention to topple authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new poll.

Latin Times

Maduro Publicly Offers Trump Oil Deals As U.S. Ramps Up Pressure On Caracas Regime: 'However They Want'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro publicly offered oil deals to Donald Trump as his administration continues to ramp up pressure on the Caracas regime.

Latin Times

Russia Formally Requests U.S. To Stop Pursuing Tanker That Painted Its Flag On The Hull As It Flees Washington Forces

The Russian government has formally requested its U.S. counterpart to stop pursuing the tanker that has been fleeing Washington forces after attempting to reach Venezuela.

Latin Times

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Latin Times

Venezuelan Oil Output In Key Region Plummets As U.S. Enforces Blockade Of Sanctioned Tankers

Venezuela's oil output in the Orinoco Belt, its richest source in the country, has plummeted since the U.S. began enforcing a blockade of sanctioned tankers in December, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Maduro Directly Refrains From Addressing U.S. Strike In Venezuela: 'Perhaps We'll Discuss It In a Few Days'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro directly avoided addressing the U.S. strike in the country, telling a journalist "perhaps we'll discuss it in a few days."

Axios

Maduro "ready" to talk with U.S. on drug trafficking, won't comment on dock strike

The 2 sides should "start talking seriously" on drug trafficking and oil, Venezuelan leader tells journalist.

Euronews

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking but silent on narcoboat strikes

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration.

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The Guardian - UK

Maduro urges Trump to abandon ‘illegal warmongering’ and start ‘serious talks’

Venezuelan president warns of a ‘forever war’ similar to Iraq after US counterpart claims first land strike on dock

The Independent UK

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro

Sports Illustrated

Canada FIFA World Cup Roster: Predicting Jesse Marsch’s 26-Player Squad

Canada will hope to make some noise on home soil.

Euronews

Venezuelan bolívar–dollar rate jumps to nearly 480% as sanctions bite deepens

With the bolívar down sharply and access to official dollar rates limited, most Venezuelans now turn to crypto-based markets for foreign currency amid sanctions and persistent inflation.

The Independent UK

US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property

Latin Times

Tanker Fleeing U.S. Forces Reportedly No Longer Expected To Return To Venezuela To Load Up With Oil

The Bella 1, the sanctioned tanker fleeing U.S. forces, is no longer expected to return to Venezuela to load up with oil, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Venezuelan Officials Reportedly Claimed U.S. Was Behind Strike Against Alleged Cartel Infrastructure Despite Maduro's Silence

Venezuelan officials who visited the site of the U.S. attack against alleged cartel infrastructure earlier this month reportedly acknowledged Washington was behind it, even as authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro refrains to address the episode in public.

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