Nicolás Maduro
US push for Western Hemisphere dominance could extend to Cuba and Nicaragua, experts say
Trump's new policy, which he calls the “Donroe" Doctrine, aims to establish US dominance throughout the Western Hemisphere by replacing regime leaders with US-allied governments.
Trump says he expects to have 'honor of taking Cuba,' heightening tensions
US, Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic, consular relations
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say
US blocks Venezuelan govt. from paying for Maduro's legal representation in drug trafficking case
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty on January 5 to drug trafficking charges that could land them in a US prison for decades. They are jailed in New York awaiting trial.
Four killed after boat from Florida entered Cuban waters, occupants opened fire
All four killed were aboard the Florida boat, with the incident taking place amid heightened tension between Cuba and the United States.
Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address
As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”
Cuban military, medical advisers leave Venezuela as US pressure mounts on Rodriguez
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez faces US pressure to cut ties with Cuba, leading to the departure of Cuban security advisers and medical personnel from the country.
The Munich moment that changed everything for Marco Rubio - opinion
From Venezuela to Tehran to Munich, Rubio is no longer just executing policy; he’s shaping a new world order.
Top US commander for Latin America makes surprise visit to Venezuela
The trip, along with last week's visit by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, is part of US President Donald Trump's efforts to push Venezuela to carry out sweeping reforms.
US strikes more suspected drug-smuggling boats as warships shift toward Middle East – report
The Pentagon confirmed three new maritime strikes that killed 11, as US warships previously focused on Venezuela head toward the Middle East.
Pentagon faces backlash after using AI model Claude for offensive measures in Maduro capture - WSJ
Anthropic’s public usage policies prohibit Claude from being used to facilitate violence, develop weapons, or conduct surveillance, the Wall Street Journal noted.
Largest aircraft carrier in the world sent by US to Middle East as Iran talks continue
This comes after reports that the USS George H.W. Bush would deploy to the region.
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez defends Maduro as the rightful leader and signals diplomatic progress with the US, amid growing cooperation and oil sales.
