Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela denounced President Donald Trump‘s airspace closure declaration, calling it a “colonialist threat” that undermines the nation’s sovereignty. The official statement issued described the action as “extravagant, illegal, and unjustified aggression against the...

U.S. officials under President Donald Trump’s first term ran war games to see what the fall of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro might unleash on the oil-rich country, to find that the unclassified simulations projected that Maduro's exit would likely spark violence and chaos as military units,...

Former national security adviser John Bolton said on Monday that President Donald Trump has "put the gun on the table" in his showdown with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as Washington steps up military pressure while hinting at possible talks. Bolton Questions Impact Of U.S. Boat Strikes In...

El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, proposed a prisoner exchange with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, on Sunday, aiming to repatriate Venezuelan deportees from the U.S. in exchange for “political prisoners” held in the South American country. What Happened: Bukele...

Venezuela has detained another American citizen, marking the fourth such arrest since early September. The latest detention was announced by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello on Tuesday. What Happened: The American was detained in Caracas for allegedly photographing military units, power stations...

The U.S. State Department has categorically denied accusations of CIA involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This follows the arrest of six foreigners, including a U.S. Navy SEAL, by Venezuelan authorities. What Happened: The State Department dismissed...

In response to the contested reelection of Nicolás Maduro in July, the U.S. is reportedly gearing up to impose new sanctions on Venezuelan government officials. What Happened: The Treasury Department is on the brink of announcing 15 individual sanctions aimed at officials linked to Maduro. These...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has threatened to seize Brazilian government assets unless property belonging to his companies X, formerly Twitter and SpaceX is returned. What Happened: On Monday, Musk took to X, and threatened to seize Brazilian government assets in a reciprocal move...

The U.S. government has reportedly offered amnesty to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for his resignation. What Happened: The U.S. has made a proposal to Maduro to step down from his position in return for amnesty. This offer is part of a broader effort to persuade Maduro to leave...

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has enforced a 10-day ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, amid escalating tensions over election results. What Happened: Maduro has accused Musk of stirring up hatred and civil discord following a contentious presidential election...

The latest development in the Venezuelan presidential election saga sees Elon Musk, responding to the U.S. Department of State’s assessment of the election with a single word, “Good”. What Happened: On Thursday, Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, released a statement...

The escalation in Venezuela after a disputed election vote could lead to billionaire Elon Musk and the leader of the country fighting. Here's the latest. What Happened: In 2023, an ongoing feud between Tesla Inc CEO Musk and Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg led to a challenge to turn the battle...

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces intense criticism following his declared victory in a contentious presidential election. What Happened: The opposition, led by candidate Edmundo González, disputes the results, claiming they secured a significant win, according to the Associated Press....

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has challenged Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to a fight following the tech mogul’s accusations of election fraud in the South American nation. What Happened: On Monday, Musk accused Maduro of “major election fraud,” sharing...

In a recent development, Anthony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has raised ‘serious concerns’ regarding the Venezuelan presidential election results. Both the incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition candidate have claimed victory in the election. What Happened:...