Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessel Was Retreating Before U.S. Strike, According to NYT
The vessel was reportedly attacked multiple times before sinking, according to various officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. Photo:…
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Venezuela and Iran Seek to Strengthen Alliance in Response to U.S. Military Deployment in the Caribbean
Caracas and Tehran have once again closed ranks amid growing tensions with Washington. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, held a conversation in which they both denounced what they described as “intimidatory actions” by the United States following the deployment of military vessels in waters near Venezuela.
Gustavo Petro Advocates for the Release of Enrique Márquez and Urges Dialogue for Justice in Venezuela
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for internal cohesion to resist external pressures, particularly in response to the U.S. naval deployment…
The Guardian: Boris Johnson traveled to Caracas in 2024 and allegedly received payments from hedge fund
The former British prime minister interrupted his vacation in the Dominican Republic to travel to Venezuela in February 2024, where he held a private meeting with Nicolás Maduro. Leaked documents suggest the existence of subsequent payments related to a contract with the firm Merlyn Advisors. The Guardian has not been able to confirm that these payments were related to the trip to Caracas.
Delcy Rodríguez Claims the United States Seeks to “Justify an Armed Aggression” to “Seize Venezuela’s Wealth”
Venezuela’s Executive Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, stated that 85% of the profits from the global illicit drug trade remain in…
Trump Does Not Rule Out Attacking Cartels Inside Venezuela Amid New Caribbean Tensions
The official White House Rapid Response account shared footage of President Donald Trump as he prepared to fulfill commitments at…
F-16s Fly Over U.S. Vessel? What Do We Know So Far?
The F-16s were purchased by Venezuela in the 1980s, while its more recent aircraft are primarily of Russian design and…
United States Terminates 2021 TPS That Benefited Over 250,000 Venezuelans
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had attempted to revoke protection for beneficiaries since the beginning of the year, but…
Court Blocks Trump From Invoking Alien Enemies Act To Deport Venezuelans
The judicial body, based in New Orleans, has blocked the application of the statute to expedite the removal of migrants…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Suggests More Military Operations Against “Narcoterrorists” Are Coming
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Fox News Wednesday that military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean will continue,.