Latest US Venezuela Geopolitical Crisis News and Updates
Trump fumes over another Nobel snub and lists his peace claims from Venezuela to Iran
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize went to South African judge Navi Pillay for promoting peace, international law and accountability for war crimes
Nicolas Maduro and wife hit with US torture charge as prosecutors detail ordeal of 3 Americans
The indictment identified three US citizens among the alleged victims and described their prolonged, severe physical mistreatment
'Spent hours' asking Grok: Trump consulted Elon Musk's chatbot before Maduro's capture
According to a report, the consultation took place during a meeting with Elon Musk a month before the Caracas operation
Fact Check: Is Trump’s claim US and Venezuela have over 60% of world’s oil true?
Trump says US and Venezuela together have more than 60% of the world's oil
Trump's packed UNGA week: 5 things Americans should watch in 48 hours of diplomacy
Trump's UNGA schedule puts Iran, Ukraine, Gaza, Venezuela, and Greenland at the center of two days of high-stakes diplomacy
Trump touts Iran war, Maduro capture among 'top 25' accomplishments of 'term three'
The list covered a broad range of issues, including immigration, tariffs, taxes, transgender policies, foreign affairs and National Guard deployments
As Iran and the Arab world find common ground at BRICS, Trump floats a stunning Gulf endgame
Trump said Iran was calling for a deal but also raised the possibility of staying and keeping its oil, drawing a comparison to Venezuela
'Standing firm': Nicolas Maduro shares prison photos as gift to grandchildren and supporters
Nicolas Maduro reassured supporters from detention while awaiting his 2027 US trial alongside his wife, Cilia Flores
'A gift from Venezuela': Trump reveals where the oil will go
Delcy Rodríguez said Venezuela would receive $19 per barrel sold to the US, based on a $65 benchmark price subject to global fluctuations
Democrats accuse Trump of risking troops' lives to secure Venezuela's oil
President Trump called his Venezuela oil deal historic, but Democrats questioned its cost and whether Americans would see relief at the pump
Trump scores ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ as US to control 65 billion barrels in Venezuela
President Donald Trump said the venture will boost US energy supplies, cut gas prices and channel over $100 billion into Venezuela's economy
Trump brags he understands Venezuela because 'Miss Venezuela always did very well' at Miss Universe
Trump said the country was not yet ready to hold elections but claimed significant progress had been made under Acting President Delcy Rodriguez
Trump jokes he's serving 'third term' as he touts military gains during Freedom 250 speech
Trump made the remark while touting his administration's military rebuild and operations in Iran and Venezuela
Fact Check: Did Lionel Messi donate $5M and send 3 private planes to Venezuela earthquake victims?
The claim spread widely on X, where users praised Lionel Messi for his alleged generosity as the country struggled to recover from powerful earthquakes
Fact Check: Did Cristiano Ronaldo send two planes loaded with aid to Venezuela after earthquakes?
The claim surfaced shortly after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes on June 24, 2026, which killed more than 1,700 people
Venezuelans deported from US before earthquakes remain missing, some families report deaths
Venezuela's earthquake death toll has reached 1,719, with over 5,000 injured and tens of thousands still missing
Nicolas Maduro offers prayer for Venezuela earthquake victims from Brooklyn jail as death toll rises
Nicolas Maduro's message came as authorities confirmed that at least 1,450 people had died since the twin earthquakes hit Venezuela
Heroic American rescue teams pull infant alive from rubble days after Venezuela earthquakes
Round-the-clock rescue efforts have continued since magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast
US relief effort in Venezuela draws praise, including from earthquake-hit nation's government
On the ground, aid groups described the scale of destruction as severe
Ex-Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia says ‘divine intervention’ saved him from deadly Venezuela earthquake
According to Jenrry Mejia, the hotel where he was staying in La Guaira crumbled roughly 40 seconds after he walked out of the building