Latest US Venezuela Geopolitical Crisis News and Updates

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 . 4 days ago

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 . 5 days ago

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

Trump says major US oil firms to begin drilling in Venezuela 'very soon'

The US long sought Venezuela’s vast oil reserves but was blocked by sanctions and Maduro’s anti‑US stance
By Ishan Jain . Jan 23, 2026

Trump says Venezuela ready to 'make a deal', predicts shared oil profits and strong economic rebound

Donald Trump predicted Venezuela was 'going to do fantastically well', saying oil revenues in six months would surpass two decades of earnings
By Deepanjali Sharma . Jan 21, 2026

White House calls for Nobel recognition of Trump, says he ‘rightfully deserves’ Peace Prize

The White House criticized the Nobel Foundation after it rejected a medal transfer to Trump, with aides citing his foreign policy record and accusing the body of political bias
By Yasira Rahman . Jan 19, 2026

Nobel Foundation reaffirms prize cannot be 'passed on' after Maria Machado gifts it to Trump

Nobel Foundation clarifies that while Machado can gift the medal, the Peace Prize’s official status remains hers alone
By Rishab Rathi . Jan 19, 2026

María Corina Machado gifts Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal, says 'he deserves it'

'He deserves it! It was a very emotional moment. I decided to present the Nobel Peace Prize medal on behalf of the people of Venezuela', Machado said
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Jan 16, 2026

Colby Hall, Bill O’Reilly clash over Trump’s Venezuela move and constitutional limits

Colby Hall said Donald Trump bypassed Congress in Venezuela, weakening checks and balances, while Bill O’Reilly said national security justified swift action
By Ishan Jain . Jan 16, 2026

US Southern Command confirms capture of sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker

Marines from USS Gerald R Ford seized motor/tanker Veronica in a pre-dawn raid, intercepting it without resistance under Operation Southern Spear
By Deepanjali Sharma . Jan 15, 2026

JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote as Senate Republicans block Venezuela war powers resolution

Senate Republicans blocked a war powers measure limiting Donald Trump’s Venezuela authority after WH pressure, with JD Vance breaking the tie
By Rishab Rathi . Jan 15, 2026

Marco Rubio confirms absence of US troops in Venezuela, promises Congress compliance

Foreign Relations Committee's Jim Risch sought clarity after Maduro's capture, pressing for confirmation that 'Operation Absolute Resolve' had ended
By Arun Jayan . Jan 14, 2026

Americans captive in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration reveals

The head of Venezuela’s assembly said many foreign prisoners would be released as a peace gesture after Maduro’s capture
By Kunal Dey . Jan 14, 2026

‘They’re playing too cute’: Trump considers keeping Exxon out of Venezuela

Trump said he is inclined to block ExxonMobil's return to Venezuela after the company's CEO, Darren Woods, called the country 'uninvestable'
By Yasira Rahman . Jan 12, 2026
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