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Venezuela Crisis

Protest demanding the release of prisoners, in Caracas
Gaby Oraa / Reuters

Venezuela Crisis

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, State Department says

Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in handcuffs after landing at a Manhattan helipad, escorted by heavily armed Federal agents as they make their way into an armored car en route to a Federal courthouse in Manhattan on Jan. 5, 2026 in New York.
XNY / Star Max / GC Images via Getty Images file

Venezuela Crisis

Venezuelans send 'letters' to Maduro in jail

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Pedro Mattey / AFP via Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

Venezuela says dozens of prisoners are released as opposition leader Machado meets Pope Leo

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MARYORIN MENDEZ / AFP - Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

Four tankers that had left Venezuela in 'dark mode' are back in its waters

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro
Luis Acosta / AFP via Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

Frantic diplomacy set up last-minute call between Trump and Colombia's Petro

The naval base in Puerto Rico.
Nicole Acevedo / NBC News

Venezuela Crisis

Puerto Rico's forgotten military bases become crucial in Trump's plan for 'American dominance'

Video released by U.S. Southern Command show the seizure of the tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Southern Command

Venezuela Crisis

U.S. seizes another tanker in campaign to control flow of Venezuelan oil

00:46

Son of Jailed Opposition Leader Vows to Continue Fight

01:27

Opposition Leaders Arrested Amid Venezuela’s Economic and Political Chaos

00:30

Screams and Shouts as Venezuelan Opposition Leader Seized at Home

01:31

Venezuela Votes: Violence, Unrest Mark Day of Controversial Election

01:29

Venezuela’s ‘Green Helmets’ Risk Lives to Treat Wounded

The U.S. European Command posted this image on X, alongside an update that the Department of Justice and Homeland Security have "today announced the seizure of
the M/V Bella 1 for violations of U.S. sanctions."
U.S. Europe Command / via X

Venezuela Crisis

U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker that fled blockade of Venezuela

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Matias Delacroix / AP

Venezuela Crisis

U.S. seizes two sanctioned tankers; Trump says Venezuela will 'turn over' up to 50 million barrels of oil

Delcy Rodriguez is sworn in as Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's capture
Marcelo Garcia / Miraflores Palace via Reuters

Venezuela Crisis

Venezuelans who wanted change dismayed that Maduro loyalists remain in power

Nicolas Maduro, the ousted president of Venezuela, and his wife, Cilia Flores, are escorted off a helicopter en route to the federal courthouse in New York on Monday morning, Jan. 5, 2026.
Vincent Alban / The New York Times via Redux

Venezuela Crisis

Democrats savor a 'grab bag' of new attack lines as Republicans defend Trump on Venezuela

Image: President Trump Holds News Conference After US Captures Venezuelan President Maduro
Joe Raedle / Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

Pro-colonialism talking points get a boost from top Trump aide Stephen Miller

Nicolas Maduro, with zip-tied wrists, is escorted by DEA agents outside
XNY / Star Max / GC Images via Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

Trump warns Venezuela to cooperate or risk new U.S. military attack

Image: Aftermath Of Nicolas Maduro's Capture By The US Government In Venezuela
Carlos Becerra / Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

A tense calm on the streets of Caracas masks fears and uncertainty for Venezuelans

Greenland Economy as NATO's Arctic Footprint Expands
Juliette Pavy / Bloomberg via Getty Images

War in Ukraine

U.S. allies say 'Greenland belongs to its people' as Trump escalates threats

Donald Trump.
Joe Raedle / Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

Trump says the U.S. isn't at war with Venezuela

Greenland view.
Odd Andersen / AFP - Getty Images file

Venezuela Crisis

Next stop, Nuuk? U.S. allies fear Trump may target Greenland after Venezuela

A motorcycle rider passes in front of an oil-themed mural.
Javier Campos / NurPhoto via Getty Images file

Venezuela Crisis

U.S. will look to tap Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump says

Venezuela Crisis

U.S. intensifies military pressure on Venezuela as Trump considers talks with Maduro

Venezuela Crisis

Vessel struck by U.S. military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources say

Maria Corina Machado
Gaby Oraa / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

EXCLUSIVE

Venezuelan opposition leader tells Sen. Ben Cardin the fight against Nicolás Maduro will go on

María Corina Machado.
Juan Barreto / AFP via Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

Venezuela opposition leader calls on the international community to step up pressure on Maduro

Protesters clash with police.
Matias Delacroix / AP file

Venezuela Crisis

Human rights group implicates Venezuelan security forces in killings during post-election protests

Nicolas Maduro.
Cristian Hernandez / AP

Venezuela Crisis

Venezuela’s Supreme Court certifies Maduro’s claims that he won presidential election

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro leaves a news conference about the presidential election at the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas on July 31, 2024.
Federico Parra / AFP - Getty Images file

Venezuela Crisis

Latin American effort to mediate Venezuela standoff loses steam as Maduro consolidates rule

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Evaristo Sa / AFP - Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

U.S., Brazil float new Venezuela election despite rebuffs from Maduro, opposition

Migrants, mostly Venezuelans, cross a river during their journey through the Darien Gap from Colombia into Panama, on Oct. 15, 2022.
Fernando Vergara / AP file

Immigration

Fears of a Venezuelan mass exodus increase with election crisis fallout

Vigil for political prisoners in Venezuela
Pedro Rances Mattey / picture alliance via Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

U.S. and Western nations take measured stance on Venezuela's disputed vote

A demonstrator with a Venezuelan flag on her face at a protest against Venezuela's electoral process in Miami on Aug. 3, 2024.
Chandan Khanna / AFP - Getty Images

Venezuela Crisis

'We are all united': South Florida's Venezuelan community gathers to protest election

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
Matias Delacroix / AP

Venezuela Crisis

Global concern grows for increasing arrests in Venezuela after its disputed election

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Cristian Hernandez / AP

Immigration

Can Venezuela's political crisis affect migration and U.S. politics?

Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia - Portrait Session politics political politician
Jesus Vargas / Getty Images file

Venezuela Crisis

Venezuelan opposition leader thanks U.S. for recognizing him as presidential election's winner

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