The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

US may intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker bearing Russian flag, reports say

The tanker painted a Russian flag on its side after fleeing US blockade in the Caribbean Sea

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Does Trump Want Planet Mars After Venezuela? POTUS Allegedly Eyes 9 New Targets

Trump's global ambitions extend beyond Venezuela. From Canada to Mars, explore the nine nations in his sights and what his expansion means for the world order.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She's 'Happy' For Venezuela After Maduro's Capture But Past Regime Change Operations Ended In 'Turmoil And Civil War'

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned about a potential fallout of the U.S. operation that captured Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and backed his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, saying past attempts at regime change have backfired.

Latin Times · Jan 6

Venezuelan Forces Opened Fire Near Presidential Palace After Spotting Unidentified Drones

Venezuelan forces opened fire near the presidential palace, Miraflores, after spotting unidentified drones just days after authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was captured.

Latin Times · Jan 6

Why the surprise over Trump’s Venezuela coup? US presidents promise isolation – and deliver war

Last week’s events in Caracas come in a long line of American interventions. The White House has awesome power and is never shy of using it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

Preschool teacher arrested after TV interview criticizing Trump for recent attacks against Venezuela

This is the moment a preschool teacher was arrested on camera after criticizing Trump for recent attacks against Venezuela.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Trump Admin Accused of Colonial Aggression After Fabricated Venezuela Cartel Exposed

The US government's legal basis for attacking Venezuela has unravelled after prosecutors conceded that the widely cited 'Cartel de los Soles' is not a real criminal organisation.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela and capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026, topped off months of military buildup and targeted strikes in the Caribbean Sea. It fulfills President Donald Trump’s claim to assert authoritative control over the Western Hemisphere, articulated in his administration’s 2025 National Security…

The Conversation · Jan 6

Nicolas Maduro Behind Bars: Inside 'Hell On Earth' Jail Where Dictator Joins Diddy and R Kelly

After getting arrested by the US government, Nicolas Maduro is now being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Here's what you should know about the 'hell on Earth' jail.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Trump Says Venezuela Must Be 'Nursed Back To Health' Before Elections Can Take Place

President Donald Trump said Venezuela won't have elections in the next 30 days and the country must be "nursed back to health" before they can take place.

Latin Times · Jan 6