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Economists Warn Venezuela's Fragile Economy Won't Withstand War With the U.S., Despite Maduro's Defiance: Report

Despite Maduro's assertions, experts warn that a prolonged war with the United States would jeopardize Venezuela's economy, and the country's limited resources to sustain an armed conflict would only deepen the ongoing crisis in the Latin American nation.

Latin Times

Supporters of María Corina Machado march across Latin America ahead of Nobel ceremony

Demonstrators in several Latin American cities marched in support of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as she prepares to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Euronews

Maduro's Former Intelligence Chief Says Regime Worked With FARC, ELN and Hezbollah to Target U.S., in Letter to Trump

The former general also said criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua were recruited from prisons to protect the government in exchange for immunity

Latin Times

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Maduro says the real reason for Trump’s Venezuela fixation is oil – is he right?

The South American country facing a huge US military buildup has almost a fifth of known global reserves

The Guardian - US

Venezuela-US timeline: How Trump ramped up pressure on Caracas before airstrikes and Maduro capture

More than 100 people killed in US military strikes targeting small boats in the Caribbean in 2025

The Independent UK

Why China is watching Trump’s Venezuela campaign closely

Donald Trump’s campaign against Venezuela escalated recently with the US president announcing that the country’s airspace should be considered “closed”. This is a move that has preceded US military interventions in the past, perhaps most notably in Iraq in 2003.

The Conversation

Rand Paul Takes Aim At Marco Rubio, Claims He Is 'Secretly Pushing For Regime Change In Venezuela'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul took aim at Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he continues criticizing the Trump administration over its military pressure campaign against Venezuela.

Latin Times

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Nobel Laureate Machado Claims 'Venezuela Will Be the Envy of the Planet' After Democratic Transition

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient María Corina Machado said a political transition in Venezuela would usher in investment, security, and a return to constitutional order.

Latin Times

Stephen Colbert on Pete Hegseth’s Venezuela scandal: ‘Frantically pointing the finger’

Late-night hosts discussed Hegseth’s deflection of international outrage on to his admirals, Trump’s changed auto standards and new photos of Epstein’s island

The Guardian - US

Venezuela's Second-in-Command Says U.S.-Backed Opposition Leader Machado Left Country on Diplomatic-Immunity Flight, Calls Nobel Prize a 'Show'

Machado shared a video on Thursday, urging Venezuelans abroad to join a coordinated march on Saturday "for peace and freedom," four days before the Nobel award ceremony

Latin Times

Former Venezuelan Spy Chief Tells Trump the Cártel de los Soles Exists and Maduro Holds Influence In It

First reported by the Dallas Express, the letter is addressed to President Donald Trump, with Carvajal saying he wrote it to warn the United States about the dangers posed by the criminal organization.

Latin Times

Hegseth in the hot seat as Venezuela strike spurs congressional calls for transparency

Top congressional defense committees say they were denied key footage and facts.

Axios

Who Is DJ Rosita? United States Formally Ties Venezuelan Influencer and Actress to Tren de Aragua Gang

The U.S. government has formally linked Venezuelan DJ and actress Jimena Romina Araya Navarro, known as Rosita, to activities supporting the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. The accusation appears in an official action by the Treasury Department published on December 3, 2025, which includes Rosita on a list of individuals…

Latin Times

Maduro Reportedly Asked To Keep $200 Million Of His Wealth To Relinquish Power In Venezuela

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro asked to keep $200 million from his personal wealth to relinquish power in Venezuela, according to a new report.

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Euronews

Former Venezuelan spy chief says Maduro runs 'narco-terrorist organisation'

Hugo Carvajal, former Venezuelan intelligence chief, has accused Nicolás Maduro's government of being a "narco-terrorist organisation" and offered to cooperate with US authorities.

Latin Times

Venezuelan Security Forces Reportedly Searching Phones for Words Like 'Trump,' 'Maduro' and 'Invasion'

Security forces in Caracas are reportedly stopping civilians at checkpoints and ordering them to search their WhatsApp chats for the words "Trump," "Maduro" and "invasion," according to Venezuelan news outlet El Pitazo.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Pete Hegseth, ‘our secretary of war crimes’

Late-night hosts discussed outrage over Hegseth’s authorization of extrajudicial killings near Venezuela and Trump’s cabinet meeting naps

Latin Times

Venezuela's Second-In-Command Confirms Call With Trump: 'Now Everyone's An Expert In Knowing What They Discussed'

Diosdado Cabello, the second-in-command of the Venezuelan regime, also confirmed authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro had a phone conversation with Donald Trump, but warned that "no one has the slightest idea" of what was discussed.

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Maduro Voices Optimism After Confirming Call With Trump: 'Everything Will Turn Out Well'

Maduro emphasized his preference for negotiation, saying the call reflects a pat for for "peace, independence, dignity, and future of Venezuela"

The Independent UK

Trump and Melania usher in holiday season with lighting of National Christmas tree

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania lit the National Christmas Tree Thursday evening

The Independent UK

Trump says ‘this is war’ as he continues to ramp up threats and attacks on Venezuela

Dozens of strikes against alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean have killed more than 80 people since September

Latin Times

Hegseth's Controversies Are Turning Him Into Liability for the Trump Administration, Report Claims

A new article by The New York Times reported that investigations into the legality of the strikes against Venezuelan vessels have put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the spotlight, with President Donald Trump appearing to distance himself from his defense secretary.

The Independent UK

Family of man killed in US ‘drug boat’ strike files complaint over ‘extrajudicial killing’

The U.S. military has killed more than 80 people since it began striking vessels that the Trump administration said were carrying drugs

The Guardian - US

Republican lawmakers scrutinize Trump administration over ‘drug boat’ strikes

US House and Senate lawmakers to meet with top admiral on Thursday about double strike on boats from Venezuela

Latin Times

Experts Reject Legality Behind Hegseth's 'Kill Everyone' Strike Order: 'Clearly Unlawful to Kill People Who Are Clinging to a Boat'

Legal experts say the U.S. military would have committed a crime if it intentionally killed survivors of a September strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela.

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