Venezuela

Venezuela has accused the US of provoking conflict by seizing a fishing boat in its exclusive economic zone, amid rising tensions over US military patrols targeting drug cartels in the Caribbean

A US naval deployment near Venezuela has reignited regime change rumors, but past failed interventions have made many Venezuelans skeptical, while Maduro has responded by claiming to deploy 4,5 million militiamen and denouncing foreign threats

A vital economic lifeline has been regained as the US allowed Chevron to resume oil operations, reviving hopes for growth in a country whose economy has collapsed under years of sanctions and dependence on petroleum exports

The European Parliament has included Venezuela on the EU’s high-risk list for money laundering and terrorism financing, as it has faced increased scrutiny over financial transactions; the country rejected the measure as politically motivated

Former spy chief Hugo Carvajal has pleaded guilty in the US to narco-terrorism charges after helping Venezuelan military officials and Colombian rebels traffic cocaine, signaling a major shift that could implicate Venezuela’s current leadership

The Supreme Court of Venezuela ordered to release migrants deported under a Trump-Chaves agreement, ruling their detention unlawful and mandating the government to define their status and provide social assistance

A constructive dialogue to confront the global threats of fascism and trade wars has been proposed by Venezuela within CELAC, urging regional unity and deeper cooperation during a ministerial meeting in Honduras

Venezuela has denied that opposition figures fled the country through an international rescue operation, claiming their departure was negotiated, despite US and opposition leaders framing it as a covert mission to free political targets

The production of native maize seeds for local cultivation has begun; the initiative aims at reducing imports, saving millions, and promoting ecological farming across 40.000 hectares starting in Bolívar state

A CBS News report reveals that 75% of Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador’s mega-prison, CECOT, under Trump’s deportation policy have no apparent criminal record, sparking concerns over wrongful detentions

46,5% of Venezuelans plan to leave the country within six months - new report reveals - due to political disillusionment, economic crisis, and US sanctions, with Colombia being the most preferred destination

Concern has been expressed after the US under Trump order deported 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador without due process, sparking fear among families who suspect their relatives —many asylum seekers— have been wrongly linked to gangs and transferred

Trump has ordered oil giant Chevron to cease its operations in Venezuela within 30 days, marking a shift in US policy; this move follows pressure from Republicans and highlights concerns over the impact on Venezuela's economy