U.S. military captures sixth oil tanker from Venezuela in Caribbean sea
U.S. Southern Command announced on Thursday that American forces have successfully captured yet another oil tanker associated with Venezuela while operating in the Caribbean. This marks the sixth oil tanker seized in the U.S. efforts against Venezuela’s illicit oil trading activities. In a pre-dawn operation, Marines and sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, with […]
Trump set to meet Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado from Venezuela
Trump to Meet Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado at White House President Donald Trump is set to meet with Maria Colina Machado, a leader of the Venezuelan opposition and the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, at the White House this Thursday. On January 3, Trump indicated that the U.S. would seek to detain dictator Nicolas Maduro […]
Maduro’s capture is not a positive conclusion for Venezuela. It marks a delicate new start.
I never imagined I’d see the person who turned my family’s life upside down in handcuffs, but recently, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife. “Trump is doing it!” my mother exclaimed tearfully over the phone. I’ve never heard her sound this joyful. I was left in disbelief, scrolling through news articles […]
Trump targets Venezuela for oil while Congress neglects its responsibility to hold him accountable
Concerns Over U.S. Engagement in Venezuela The president’s push for oil from Venezuela is fraught with risks. It’s not just a dangerous endeavor; it sets a troubling precedent. Congress should intervene to prevent potential loss of American military lives. One of us is a congressman with experience leading Marines in Latin America’s jungles, while the […]
Trump Says ‘Venezuela Leaker’ is in Prison: ‘Very Bad Leaker’
Trump Confirms Leaker of Venezuela Operations is Imprisoned President Donald Trump acknowledged that an individual suspected of leaking classified information regarding U.S. operations in Venezuela is now in prison. During a recent bill-signing event, Trump commented that the individual “will probably be in prison for a long time.” He emphasized that this was a significant […]
JD Vance makes the deciding vote to stop Senate resolution limiting Trump’s war powers in Venezuela
A resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from engaging in any future military actions against Venezuela was pulled from the Senate on Wednesday. This followed Vice President J.D. Vance’s tie-breaking vote to dismiss it. Last week, a resolution to halt military actions against Venezuela gained unanimous backing from all five Republican senators and the Democrats, […]
Senate Narrowly Fails to Restrict Trump’s Actions on Venezuela After Hawley, Young Change Their Votes
On Wednesday, the Senate voted 51-50 to initiate a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from using military force against Venezuela in the future. Republican Senators Josh Hawley from Missouri and Todd Young from Indiana, who had opposed Trump’s stance on Venezuela back on January 8, changed their votes under significant pressure from the […]
US considers military strategies against Iran following success in Venezuela operation
Following a successful mission in Venezuela, the United States is contemplating its next steps as Iranian authorities crack down violently on anti-government protests. This situation raises the question of whether similar military action could be directed at Tehran. In Caracas, U.S. special forces acted swiftly to detain President Nicolas Maduro. However, any comparable effort in […]
Senate Republicans are weighing an unusual action to eliminate the Venezuela war powers resolution.
Senate Republicans Weigh Unusual Move on War Powers in Venezuela Senate Republicans are exploring a complex strategy that could undo a bipartisan effort aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers in Venezuela. In the Senate, procedural rules hold significant weight, influencing how bills are debated and how discussions unfold. Republicans are optimistic that tactics […]
Former Italian Political Prisoners from Venezuela Share Their Nightmarish Experiences in Prison
Italian Nationals Reflect on Year as Political Prisoners in Venezuela Alberto Tolentini and Mario Burlo, two Italian nationals, have shared their distressing experiences after spending over a year as political prisoners in Venezuela. Detained by the local regime in November 2024, they were held for 14 months before their recent release. Describing their ordeal to […]