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White House defends follow-up strike on alleged drug boat

The controversial September strike was one in a series carried out by the US military in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, as Trump ordered the buildup of a fleet of warships near Venezuela.

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Venezuela denounces US threat to its oil production in letter to OPEC+

Venezuela asked OPEC+ for support after accusing the United States of "direct aggression" that, according to Caracas, seeks to destabilise its oil production and jeopardise the stability of the world market.

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Venezuela withdraws permits from 6 airlines for cancelling flights

The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks in the airspace.

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Flights between Spain and Venezuela halted amid security warnings

Growing tension between Venezuela and the US has left hundreds of travellers stranded as airlines cancel flights.

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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.

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US escalates military presence as Trump signals talks with Maduro

US President Donald Trump hinted at potential talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid heightened tensions and increased US military presence near Venezuela.

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Venezuela carries out military exercises amid fears of US strikes

The regime of Nicolás Maduro has said it is preparing its armed forces in case of an attack by the US.

Spain

Spanish police arrest 13 believed to be part of Tren de Aragua gang

The Tren de Aragua gang originated in Venezuela more than a decade ago at an infamously lawless prison with hardened criminals in the central state of Aragua.

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Latest US strike on alleged narco-boat in Caribbean kills three

The latest US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing the total death toll to 69 amid ongoing tensions with the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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White House says boat strikes do not violate War Powers Resolution

US Congress says Trump’s attacks in the Caribbean Sea against suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boats fall under the bounds of the War Powers Resolution, a 1973 law which requires the US president to obtain Congressional approval for military action surpassing 60 days.

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Destroyer USS Gravely leaves Trinidad and Tobago

The USS Gravely, a destroyer equipped with guided missiles, departed from Port of Spain in Trinidad on Thursday morning.

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US attempted to capture Maduro by bribing his pilot, report claims

A US agent tried to bribe Nicolás Maduro's pilot to divert his plane for capture, part of a 16-month covert operation that ultimately failed to topple the leader.

Venezuela

US warship docks in Trinidad amid rising tensions with Venezuela

Government officials from the twin-island nation and the US announced that the massive warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday, allowing both countries to conduct training exercises.

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US sending aircraft carrier to waters off South America, Pentagon says

Deploying an aircraft carrier is a major escalation of military power in a region that has already seen an unusually large US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela.

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Trump confirms CIA conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

The Trump administration “is looking at land” as it considers further strikes in the region but declined to say whether the CIA has the authority to take action against President Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuela

Latest US 'narco boat' strike kills six off Venezuelan coast

The US president confirmed the attack, citing intelligence on narcotics trafficking. This marks the fifth strike since September, totalling 27 deaths.

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Venezuela to shut Norway embassy after Nobel win for opposition leader

The development comes just days after Maria Corina Machado was announced the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.

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Venezuelans in Colombia call for release of political prisoners

Venezuelans living in Colombia gathered on Saturday night to pray and demand the release of political prisoners in their homeland, calling for an end to persecution and inhumane treatment.

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Colombia's Petro seeks probe into Trump over fatal Caribbean strikes

Gustavo Petro tells the UN General Assembly that there should be 'criminal proceedings' over US strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels.

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Venezuela shows off Russian fighter jets amid rising tensions with US

Venezuela deployed over 2,500 troops and Russian-made fighter jets to La Orchila for military exercises, escalating tensions after Trump announced further US attacks on Venezuelan vessels.