Nicolás Maduro

Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela

President Trump says he hasn’t ruled out US troops in Venezuela and is open to talks with Maduro, while emphasizing his focus on combating drug trafficking.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025.

Maduro: Zionists trying to hand Venezuela to 'devils' amid US tensions

 A coast guard boat of the Venezuelan Navy operates off the Caribbean coast on the day Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro says that Venezuela would deploy military, police, and civilian defenses at 284 "battlefront" locations across Venezuela, amid heightened tensions with the US, Sept. 11, 2025.

US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization

 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures as she addresses supporters at a protest ahead of the Friday inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term, in Caracas, Venezuela January 9, 2025.

How Venezuela's Nobel Prize Winner built a high-stakes alliance with Trump


Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro

The new authority would allow the CIA to carry out lethal operations in Venezuela and conduct a range of operations in the Caribbean.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro talks to member of the media on the day of Venezuela's mayoral and council elections, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 27, 2025.

Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

Trump had been asked by reporters about a claim Maduro had made this week that the United States was seeking "regime change through military threat."

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a copy of the Venezuelan Constitution as he addresses the media, in Caracas, Venezuela, September 1, 2025.

Iran ambassador denounces US's 'hostile' policies toward Venezuela as illegal, violating UN charter

Tehran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, added that the US's actions against Venezuela posed "a serious threat to international peace and security."

A protester in Caracas, Venezuela, wears a t-shirt depicting US President Donald Trump that reads 'Hands off Venezuela,' August 11, 2025; illustrative.

US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million

In a video posted to X, US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro talks to member of the media on the day of Venezuela's mayoral and council elections, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 27, 2025.

US calls for halt to harassment of Venezuela opposition after Machado freed

"We have and continue to condemn publicly Maduro and his representatives for attempting to intimidate Venezuela's democratic opposition," a White House spokesperson said.

 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures during a presidential election campaign closing rally in Caracas, Venezuela, July 25, 2024.

Venezuela's Maduro says two US citizens arrested among group of 'mercenaries'

Maduro said the detained US citizens were "very high level" but did not provide further details or evidence of the arrests.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Venezuela's President Maduro attacks Israelis, Zionists in hour-long rant

“The most important battle in human history is for this birthplace, and it is a battle for the liberation of Palestine, the liberation of Jerusalem.”

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks on as he votes during presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2024.

Spain denies links to Venezuela plot after Spanish nationals arrested

Spain denies involvement in Venezuela's alleged destabilization plot after Spanish nationals were arrested. Spain demands clarification from Venezuela.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? - opinion

At stake as Maduro clings to power is further political and economic chaos and international isolation.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Nicolas Maduro is lighting a small antisemitic bonfire for political gains - opinion

When Maduro talks about “Zionists,” he means Jewish caricatures: fat, cigar-smoking, money-counting Jews sitting in dark rooms, plotting how to depose him. 

 VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro speaks during a march amid the disputed presidential election, in Caracas.

Venezuela's Maduro signs decree blocking X access for 10 days

Maduro said he signed a resolution presented by regulator Conatel which "has decided to take social network X, formerly known as Twitter, out of circulation for 10 days."

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks on as he votes during presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2024.