Venezuela, US military and Maduro

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Days ahead of terrorism designation for Maduro, US military performs large ‘attack demo’ near Venezuela
The US military conducted its largest show of force to date near Venezuela on Thursday, ahead of a key Monday deadline that will see the US designate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization.

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US military has new options to pursue group tied to Venezuela's Maduro, Pentagon says
Democrats look to prevent military escalation in Venezuela

Venezuela, Air Traffic

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FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over 'worsening security situation'
The Federal Aviation Administration has warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela “due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity.”

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US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela
US Warns Civilian Air Traffic Over Military Activity Around Venezuela

Venezuela, Caribbean

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Former Venezuela ambassador on why the U.S. is building up military in Caribbean
House Democrats have introduced a bill that calls for funding to be cut off for American operations against Venezuela. Former top diplomat to Venezuela, Ambassador James Story, joins CBS News with more on why the U.

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U.S. boosts military presence in Caribbean amid growing tensions with Venezuela
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Venezuelans share their concerns amid U.S. military buildup near the country

Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado will be "fugitive" if she leaves Venezuela to accept peace prize, AG says

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has expressed interest in leaving hiding to collect the Nobel Peace Prize ...

Drug boats from Venezuela are mainly moving cocaine to Europe — not fentanyl to the U.S., experts say

The U.S. military has been striking suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, but the cargo is likely cocaine headed to Europe, ...

Satellite Data Reveals How the U.S. Navy Is Deployed Near Venezuela

The Times identified nearly 100 locations traversed by naval vessels across a two-and-a-half-month period to determine what ...

White House Says ‘If Something Happens’ in Venezuela, Oil Prices Go Down

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said oil and gasoline prices are "down substantially under President Trump," and could ...
The Economist

Is Donald Trump preparing to strike Venezuela or lining up a deal?

A deal that would sate the Trump administration and leave Mr Maduro in power is difficult to imagine; so is Mr Maduro ...

U.S. Ran a War Game on Ousting Maduro. Venezuela Fell Into Chaos.

An official U.S. government exercise during President Trump’s first term forecast turmoil and potential violence in a ...

Venezuela’s President Gives Message to Donald Trump, All Americans

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has doubled down on calls for peace as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly mulls over ...

Venezuela’s propaganda machine lashes back with jokes, cartoons and sarcasm as US pressure ramps up

Super Mustache,” which has aired on Venezuelan state TV since 2021, is just one piece of the country’s propaganda push as US ...

Iran backs Maduro to keep Latin America foothold as Trump increases pressure on Venezuela

Iran backs Venezuela's Maduro as Trump considers military action against narcotics networks. Tehran warns of 'dangerous ...