The US–Venezuela Geopolitical Crisis covers escalating political, economic, and diplomatic tensions between the United States and Venezuela. This profile tracks developments involving sanctions, elections, migration, energy policy, and statements from US officials and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as well as international responses shaping relations between Washington and Caracas.
Latest US Venezuela Geopolitical Crisis News and Updates
Doug Burgum predicts Trump statue in Venezuela, president’s quick comeback steals the show
'After the presidency, I may go to Venezuela and run against Delcy. I may run against Delcy. They like me in Venezuela', Trump joked
Trump floats seizing Iran's oil 'like Venezuela', declares he doesn't care about a peace deal
'We have so much oil. Our country is not affected by this. We have more, we have twice the amount of oil as Saudi Arabia or Russia', Trump said
Rubio tells Miami court friend used ‘code words’ in alleged secret lobbying scheme
Secretary of state testifies on how ally leveraged ‘very close’ bond in Maduro lobbying case
Trump’s one-word tease after Venezuela upsets USA in WBC Final reignites his 51st state quip
Venezuela’s win against the US in the WBC final came more than two months after Trump ordered a military operation in the country.
Trump floats idea of Venezuela joining US as 51st state after WBC semifinal win
Posting on Truth Social, Trump praised Venezuela’s performance and floated the idea of 'statehood #51', drawing widespread attention
American flag raised at US embassy in Venezuela for first time since 2019 as ties shift
The symbolic ceremony comes as Washington and Caracas reopen dialogue, though the embassy building is still undergoing renovations
Administration opposes Maduro effort to dismiss charges
US prosecutors block former Venezuelan leader's bid to dismiss narco-t****rism case
‘Drunk on power leads to disaster’: Joe Scarborough warns Trump’s war push is ‘not going to work’
Joe Scarborough warned constant US military intervention in countries like Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran has repeatedly proven to be a dangerous trap
AOC claims Trump’s Iran, Venezuela actions tied to Epstein files: ‘He feels existentially tied’
Ocasio-Cortez argued Trump’s foreign policy decisions lacked a clear strategy and appeared to coincide with renewed scrutiny over Epstein-related files
Fox News' Bret Baier reveals Trump told him plan for Iran, pointed to Venezuela 'as a template'
Bret Baier said President Trump compared recent US actions in Venezuela to possible plans to increase pressure on Iran's leadership
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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