U.S. Sanctions Seven More Individuals Linked to Maduro and Intensifies Pressure
The measures block assets and transactions in U.S. territory of those involved, who are accused of participating in illicit activities…
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Presidents of Brazil and Mexico Offer Mediation in United States–Venezuela Tensions
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during a 2024 meeting with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City….
Unified Public Power: Venezuela Responded to the U.S. Oil Blockade Order
With an emphasis on sovereignty, repudiation of the U.S. position and institutional cohesion, different representatives of the State publicly expressed…
UN High Commissioner warns of deterioration of Human Rights in Venezuela and tension with the U.S.
In an oral update before the UN Human Rights Council, High Commissioner Volker Türk denounced the closing of civic space, arbitrary detentions, and forced disappearances in Venezuela, while calling for a review of sanctions and urging against an escalation of international confrontation that worsens the impact on the civilian population.
Oil Tankers Turn Back Amid Risk of Seizure in the Caribbean Sea, According to Reuters
Satellite view of The Skipper, the supertanker intercepted and seized last week with approximately 1.85 million barrels of heavy Venezuelan…
Christmas Holidays After a Failed Start: 3 Million Children Remain Out of School in Venezuela
The Venezuelan education system, at the beginning of the Christmas recess, shows an opacity and lack of responses to a…
Venezuela Seeks to Accelerate Exit from the International Criminal Court Following National Assembly Approval
The National Assembly approved unanimously this Thursday the Law for Palestine and Humanity and the Law Repealing the Rome Statute, a step that initiates the formal process to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court. The document was sent immediately to the Executive Branch for evaluation and diplomatic execution.
O Globo: Lula Resumes Direct Contact with Maduro Amid Growing Tensions Between Caracas and Washington
In a conversation that even surprised regional allies, Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Nicolás Maduro held their first phone call of the year. The Brazilian president expressed his concern over the US military presence in the Caribbean and made clear his willingness to facilitate a “political way out amid increasing pressures from Donald Trump.”
Putin and Lukashenko Mobilize to Support Maduro as Uncertainty Over His Fate Grows
Russia and Belarus are doubling down on their support for the Venezuelan leader amid increasing signs that he might seek refuge abroad, as Washington deploys forces to the Caribbean and Donald Trump warns that Nicolás Maduro’s “days are numbered.”
US Seizes Oil tanker From Venezuela and Raises Tensions with Maduro to the Maximum
Donald Trump confirmed that US forces confiscated a “large oil tanker” off the coast of Venezuela. The operation, initially revealed by Bloomberg, represents a significant escalation in the bilateral conflict and threatens to further complicate Venezuelan crude exports, at a time of increasing military pressure and sanctions. The incident coincides with the day María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize.