Venezuela
US to designate alleged Maduro-led cartel a terrorist organisation
In 2020, near the end of US President Donald Trump’s first term, Washington sanctioned Maduro and others over alleged "narco-terrorism", saying that he had been the co-leader of the Cartel of the Suns since at least 1999. He has denied the charges.
USA
US confirms deadly attack in the Caribbean
The Trump Administration confirm a deadly attack in Caribbean waters that left four dead on 10 November, bringing to 80 the number of people killed in 'Operation Southern Spear'. The US president announces that he had “sort of made up" his "mind” on further military action against Venezuela.
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Europe News
Europeans largely skip Latin American summit under Trump's shadow
Top European leadership is set to skip the EU-CELAC summit on Sunday marked by tensions between the United States and Colombia. Donald Trump is also pursuing an aggressive policy on Venezuela, with Nicolás Maduro in focus. Europeans cite low attendance to cancel summit participation.
USA
Trump says US strike on Venezuelan drug boat kills 11 narco-terrorists
The strike comes after Trump beefed up US naval presence in international waters near Latin America as his administration looks to combat the threats posed by drug cartels and curb the flow of narcotics coming into the United States.
Venezuela
Bolivian national football team held in Venezuela on dubious grounds
After losing 2-0 to Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Bolivian national team has suffered a different and completely unexpected kind of setback: the authorities of the Maduro regime have prevented their flight from departing without offering clear explanations.
Markets
Oil prices jump in response to Trump’s Venezuela tariff threats
Crude oil prices jumped following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on Venezuela’s oil buyers. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures at NYNEX rose 11% and the Brent futures at ICE were up 6.7% since their lows on 5 March.
