National Assembly to Investigate Deaths of Venezuelans “Extrajudicially Murdered” in the Caribbean
The President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, announced for the first time on Sunday, November 30, that attacks by…
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Nth Saturday of Escalation Between the U.S. and Venezuela: Trump’s Tweet and Announcements of Imminent Attacks
This Saturday saw a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Venezuela, marked by a post on X from President Donald Trump in which he declared that Venezuelan airspace was “totally closed” to airlines, pilots, traffickers, and other operations.
Armed Forces and Questioned Figures: Would 82% of Venezuelans Be Willing to Take Up Arms?
Nicolás Maduro led the celebration of the “courage, discipline and historical strength” of the Air Force that accumulates more than…
What Reactions Did The Designation Of The Cartel Of The Suns As A Terrorist Group Generate?
The United States has emphasized that it will use all resources to prevent the Maduro Administration from benefiting from organized…
Noel Álvarez freed after ten months in prison: relatives and leaders demand the release of political prisoners in Venezuela
The release of the former president of Fedecámaras, Noel Álvarez, this Tuesday, November 18, has reignited demands for freedom for all political prisoners in Venezuela. His family, civil organizations, and opposition figures highlighted the suffering endured during his detention and reiterated that there can be no talk of peace as long as practices of persecution and imprisonment for political reasons persist.
U.S. to designate “Cartel of the Suns” as a terrorist organization as Trump opens door to talks with Maduro
The United States government confirmed that the Cartel of the Suns will be added to the list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) starting November 24. The measure is announced in a context of increasing military deployment in the Caribbean and new anti-drug operations, while Washington insists on linking the group to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an accusation that Caracas rejects as fictitious.
Camilo Castro, French National Forcibly Disappeared in Venezuela, Released
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, announced on Sunday the release of Camilo Castro, a French citizen detained in Venezuela since June.
Venezuela activates its new comprehensive Defense Command Law amid rising tensions with the U.S.
The National Assembly approved the Comprehensive National Defense Command Law on November 11, a central instrument of Venezuela’s new military doctrine that expands the shared responsibility between the State, the Armed Forces, and the citizenry in the country’s defense. The enactment occurs in a climate of regional tension marked by the deployment of the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean and the initiation of “Operation Southern Lance,” announced by Washington. The regulation has generated official support and strong criticism from opposition sectors who consider it an instrument of internal control.
Venezuela Mobilizes 200,000 Troops While Russia Denies Extra Request for Military Aid
The Minister of Defense, Vladimir Padrino López, led the military deployment starting at 4 a.m., which will extend until this…
The U.S. military deployment three months in: the USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in SOUTHCOM
Over three months after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the use of military force against Latin American drug cartels, the Pentagon has deployed an impressive array of Navy and Air Force assets in the Southern Command, now including the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier.