Venezuela
Top US commander for Latin America makes surprise visit to Venezuela
The trip, along with last week's visit by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, is part of US President Donald Trump's efforts to push Venezuela to carry out sweeping reforms.
US strikes more suspected drug-smuggling boats as warships shift toward Middle East – report
Pentagon faces backlash after using AI model Claude for offensive measures in Maduro capture - WSJ
US intercepts Iran-linked oil tanker en route from Caribbean to Indian Ocean
US to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude oil under new export deal
The US and Venezuela reached a deal to export up to $2 billion in crude to the US, with President Donald Trump saying the move would divert oil from China and ease pressure on Venezuelan production.
Russia welcomes Venezuela's interim president, says Venezuela should determine own destiny
Moscow's foreign ministry said in a statement that it welcomed the Venezuelan authorities' efforts to protect their sovereignty and national interests.
Machado says she is heading back to Venezuela as Trump moves to shape post-Maduro transition
Trump appears to hope to work with interim President Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government, disappointing the opposition and contributing to the country's nervousness.
Global power struggle: Why Maduro's fall is a 'red line' warning for China, Iran
Pressure applied in Latin America, the Middle East, and East Asia reflects a coordinated effort to influence rivals without full-scale escalation.
Are you ready to stand up with Iranian protesters? - opinion
How can the Iranian citizens’ noble fight against a repressive, homophobic, sexist, anti-American theocracy be met with yawns, while democratic Israel’s heroic acts of self-defense trigger worldwide?
It’s really about oil, not drugs: Why Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' is attacking Venezuela - opinion
This is a president who considers global warming a hoax, solar panels “ugly as hell,” wind turbines as visual blights and killers of birds and whales.
Trump's internal shifts in the US: How peace through strength restored global stability - opinion
Peace through strength is not outdated doctrine. It is the only doctrine that has ever stabilized a dangerous world.
Cuba is the next domino after Maduro’s fall - opinion
Cuba survives on foreign power; its fate may now be in US hands.
Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion
Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.
Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, national press association says
Media workers were briefly detained while reporting on pro-Maduro marches and the new legislature’s swearing-in, days after the US captured the Venezuelan president.
