Information 2026 United States intervention in Venezuela
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The government formerly led by Maduro remained in place. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez described Maduro as Venezuela''s "only president" and called for calm and unity to defend the country amid what she called his "kidnapping". She stated that Venezuela would "never again be a colony of any empire". On 3 January 2026, the Supreme Tribunal of Justice ordered Rodríguez to assume the interim presidency due to Maduro''s absence. The Venezuelan military announced it would recognize Rodrígue
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Trump last month ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela, and the US has
Information Venezuela: Overview of U.S. Sanctions Policy
The United States has imposed individual, financial, and sectoral sanctions on the Venezuelan government, as well
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US President Donald Trump has ordered "a total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned
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The US military carried out a follow-up strike on a suspected drug vessel operating in the
Information The US has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro. Here''s what to know
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the US will “run” Venezuela after capturing President Nicolás
Information Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela
The Trump administration has secretly authorized the C.I.A. to conduct covert action in Venezuela, according to U.S.
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At U.N. Emergency Meeting, U.S. Allies Criticize Military Action in Venezuela American allies including France objected
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The White House defended a U.S. admiral''s decision to conduct multiple strikes on an
Information Sanctions by the Numbers: Spotlight on Venezuela
As Venezuela battles a protracted financial and humanitarian crisis, U.S. sanctions on the
Information In Deportations, Trump Tied Gang to Venezuela''s Government
To invoke wartime deportation powers, President Trump asserted that Venezuela''s government controls a gang. U.S.
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Venezuela Updates: Senate Advances Measure to Curb Trump''s Use of Force In a rebuke to the president, the Senate
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Specifically, the attachment or the imposition of other judicial process against the Foreign
Information 2025 U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Vessels | Map,
In 2025 the United States military, under orders of President Trump, carried out a series of
Information A Timeline of Tension Between the U.S. and Venezuela
The Trump administration had for months increased pressure on the Maduro government. In January, U.S. forces
Information Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil
Furthermore, Venezuela''s ongoing destabilizing actions, including its support for illicit activities, necessitate further
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The United States has imposed individual, financial, and sectoral sanctions on the Venezuelan government, as well as
Information Trump orders ''total and complete blockade'' of sanctioned oil tankers
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was ordering a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers
Information Trump orders blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil
Along with the blockade, Trump said he has formally designated Venezuela''s Maduro and
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Brookings scholars assess the global implications of the U.S. military
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The toppling of President Nicolas Maduro has thrust Venezuela''s debt crisis - one of the
Information Trump Weighs Options, and Risks, for Attacks on Venezuela
The Trump administration has developed a range of options for military action in Venezuela, including direct attacks on
Information Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela
Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela The move is an escalation of military operations
Information Venezuela has had enough of orders from Washington, says
Venezuela has had enough of US orders, the country''s interim president Delcy Rodríguez told oil workers on Sunday.
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PROTECTING VENEZUELAN OIL REVENUE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an
Information 2025–2026 United States oil blockade of Venezuela
As part of Operation Southern Spear, the United States enacted a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers traveling in and out of
Information Venezuela''s acting president says she has had ''enough'' of US orders
Venezuela''s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she has had “enough” of Washington''s orders, as she
Information Venezuela''s acting leader says she has ''had enough'' of US orders in
Venezuela has had “enough” of taking orders from the Trump administration, the country''s acting leader has said just