1 day ago · Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump …

2 days ago · Rising US domestic oil production and a contracting refining sector undermine claims by Latin American leaders that Washington's military pressure on Venezuela is a strategic attempt to …

Dec 12, 2025 · Why is Trump going after Venezuela? His administration has so far floated these three reasons for its pressure campaign Trump has claimed Maduro allowed ‘millions’ of Venezuelans into …

2 days ago · In this episode we speak to Pablo Uchoa, a PhD candidate researching Venezuela's military, on how Venezuela has long been preparing for this moment, ever since a failed coup …

Dec 11, 2025 · What is the context of the US-Venezuela conflict? Relations between the two countries have been strained since 1999, when left-wing populist Hugo Chavez became president of Venezuela.

4 days ago · Analysts said Venezuela's oil reserves would be of interest to Trump, but the larger issue is a country in the hemisphere with oil and other resources that is closely allied to U.S. rivals like ...

Nov 6, 2025 · In early September, Trump began authorizing strikes on small boats off the coast of Venezuela and in the Pacific that were allegedly ferrying drugs or cartel members, so far killing at …