Latest US Venezuela Geopolitical Crisis News and Updates

Trump accuses Biden, radical left of ‘waging war’ on American oil and natural gas at Texas rally

Donald Trump says Joe Biden’s policies hurt drilling, touts LNG exports and new Venezuela ties as industry rebounds
By Rishab Rathi . 1 day ago

Trump presents Medal of Honor to Eric Slover for role in Nicolas Maduro capture at SOTU

President Donald Trump said Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover flew a Chinook into heavy machine gun fire while carrying United States troops at night
By Yasira Rahman . 4 days ago

Trump pauses SOTU to reunite young woman with uncle freed from Venezuelan jail after Maduro’s arrest

Donald Trump reunited Enrique Marquez with Alejandra Gonzales at the State of the Union after his release from Nicolas Maduro’s prison
By Kunal Dey . 4 days ago

'Most uncomfortable 20 seconds of TV': JD Vance slams AOC over foreign policy stumbles in Munich

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez misstated Venezuela’s location below the equator, and JD Vance said it showed she was repeating lines she did not understand
By Yasira Rahman . Feb 18, 2026

Brit Hume warns AOC not ready for national stage after Munich missteps

Brit Hume questioned AOC’s grasp of foreign policy, highlighting errors on Venezuela and Taiwan during her Munich appearance
By Gopika Subramanian . Feb 17, 2026

AOC mocked by the left after Munich stumbles, including Venezuela 'below the equator' blunder

Liberal commentators say the congresswoman struggled with basic foreign policy questions, fueling doubts about her readiness for a national stage
By Kunal Dey . Feb 17, 2026

AOC widely mocked after saying Venezuela is ‘below the equator’ at Munich Security Conference

Backlash grew as critics seized on the remark and questioned Ocasio-Cortez’s grasp of US foreign policy during the high-profile forum appearance
By Rishab Rathi . Feb 17, 2026

White House celebrates Valentine’s Day with witty edits referencing Nicolas Maduro, Greenland

The White House mocked Trump’s Greenland takeover push with a card reading, 'It’s time we define our situationship,' over the island
By Gopika Subramanian . Feb 14, 2026

Melania Trump stuns in Dolce & Gabbana coat and Saint Laurent boots at Fort Bragg

Melania joins President Trump at Fort Bragg to recognize elite troops behind the Maduro operation, blending style with her official duties
By Shanmugapriya Murugesan . Feb 14, 2026

Fact Check: Did Pentagon use AI tool Claude in military operation to capture Nicolas Maduro?

Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured following a military operation in Venezuela by the US
By Conrad Dias . Feb 14, 2026

Trump hails special forces for their role in capture of Nicolas Maduro: 'We are feared by enemies'

Trump told troops their commander in chief 'supports you totally' and vowed the US will stay the best trained, equipped and most elite force
By Riya Siddhacharjee . Feb 14, 2026

Trump slams Biden and touts US strength in Venezuela at National Prayer Breakfast

At the National Prayer Breakfast, Donald Trump called Joe Biden the 'worst president we ever had' and mocked his awareness
By Anjali Mathur . Feb 5, 2026

Trump, Petro meet at White House after months of friction over regional policy

Trump, Petro meet at White House despite friction over US mission in Venezuela
By Anjali Mathur . Feb 3, 2026

Trump's 'Venezuela-style' naval plan for Greenland is not realistic: Ex-Danish Intel officer

Danish expert says US Navy is unprepared for Greenland’s harsh terrain as Arctic conditions defeat modern tech
By Yasira Rahman . Jan 30, 2026

Marco Rubio says Venezuela posed a 'massive strategic risk', justifying US intervention efforts

Marco Rubio defended US action in Venezuela, calling Maduro's regime an organized‑crime threat and warning of risks across the Western Hemisphere
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Jan 28, 2026

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez rejects continued US influence over national politics

'Enough already of Washington's orders over politicians in Venezuela, let Venezuelan politics resolve our differences', Rodríguez said
By Deepanjali Sharma . Jan 26, 2026

Top Venezuelan leaders had 15 minutes to agree to US demands or face death, leaked recording claims

The recording, made a week after the operation, showed Chavista leaders working to preserve unity and control the narrative after Maduro’s removal
By Gopika Subramanian . Jan 24, 2026

Fact Check: Did Uganda’s president threaten to shoot down US aircraft after Venezuela raid?

Museveni is cited as saying that the US aircraft entering Ugandan airspace would be shot down
By Saurav Suresh . Jan 24, 2026

Trump confirms secret 'sonic weapon' used to capture Maduro in Venezuela raid

Trump touts secret tech that allegedly sickened guards, says ‘no one else has it’
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Jan 23, 2026
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