Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela
The issue of Machado's return has strained her relationship with the US, which she has sought to cultivate as an ally since before it removed President Nicolas Maduro from power.
Maduro and wife deny new US torture conspiracy charges, face at least 50 years if convicted
Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, says official
Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Trump says he expects to have 'honor of taking Cuba,' heightening tensions
The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse relations.
US, Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic, consular relations
Meanwhile, White House official Stephen Miller told a gathering of Latin American military leaders on Thursday that drug cartels can only be defeated with military force.
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say
Venezuela's oil ministry suspends 19 production-sharing contracts, including projects in Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco Belt, as part of a broader review of deals linked to US sanctions.
US blocks Venezuelan govt. from paying for Maduro's legal representation in drug trafficking case
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty on January 5 to drug trafficking charges that could land them in a US prison for decades. They are jailed in New York awaiting trial.
Four killed after boat from Florida entered Cuban waters, occupants opened fire
All four killed were aboard the Florida boat, with the incident taking place amid heightened tension between Cuba and the United States.
Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address
As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”
Cuban military, medical advisers leave Venezuela as US pressure mounts on Rodriguez
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez faces US pressure to cut ties with Cuba, leading to the departure of Cuban security advisers and medical personnel from the country.
The Munich moment that changed everything for Marco Rubio - opinion
From Venezuela to Tehran to Munich, Rubio is no longer just executing policy; he’s shaping a new world order.
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
The Pentagon confirmed three new maritime strikes that killed 11, as US warships previously focused on Venezuela head toward the Middle East.
