Trump Signals Possible Land Strikes in Venezuela as Maduro Rejects U.S. Pressure
Trump warns of land strikes targeting Venezuelan-linked drug traffickers, while President Maduro vows to resist U.S. pressure.
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Maduro urges US to end intervention in Latin America
President Nicolas Maduro calls on the US to end interventionist policies in Venezuela and across Latin America.
US Publishes Footage of Oil Tanker Seizure Near Venezuela
On Dec. 10, US President Donald Trump announced the seizure of a large oil tanker near Venezuela, citing “sufficient cause”. AG Pam Bondi later released declassified footage.
U.S. Seizes Massive Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, Trump Confirms
U.S. forces intercepted and seized a stateless oil tanker off Venezuela, President Trump confirmed, sending oil prices up and heightening U.S.-Venezuela tensions.
Venezuela Swears In 5,600 Troops Amid US Naval Buildup
Amid a US naval buildup in the Caribbean, Venezuela swears in 5,600 new troops as President Maduro vows to defend sovereignty and opens diplomatic talks with Turkey.
US to Begin Land Strikes on Caribbean Drug Traffickers
President Trump announced the US will start land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean, expanding a campaign of 21 sea strikes and 15,000 troops.
Venezuela Rejects U.S. Court Sale of Citgo Parent
Venezuela’s vice president rejects the sale of Citgo parent company PDV Holding, calling it fraudulent after a U.S. court approved a $5.9B bid.
Maduro Pledges Loyalty Amid US Military Pressure on Venezuela
Amid growing U.S. military pressure, President Maduro vows loyalty at a Caracas rally as anti-drug strikes spark bipartisan concern in Washington.
Maduro Vows ‘Venezuela Will Never Be a Slave’ Amid U.S. Pressure
Under mounting U.S. pressure, President Maduro pledged loyalty to Venezuelans in Caracas, rejecting a “slave’s peace” and calling for sovereignty, equality and freedom.
Live Radar: Flights Grounded as Venezuela Airspace Shuts Down
Flight radar shows global flights halted over Venezuela after President Trump ordered full airspace closure, grounding international routes and disrupting travelers.