Delcy Rodríguez Claims Venezuela Is ‘Peaceful’ One Month After Maduro’s Arrest
On Tuesday night, Delcy Rodríguez, who is acting as Venezuela’s president, claimed that the nation is calm, a month after the U.S. military successfully captured socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. “While the country is generally calm and peaceful, we’re seeing protests nationwide demanding the release of President Maduro and Congresswoman Cilia Flores,” Rodríguez stated during a […]
Venezuela Commemorates One Month Since Maduro’s Capture
Venezuela observed a month since the U.S. arrest of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a significant law enforcement operation in Caracas on January 3. This anniversary coincides with the initial phase of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s three-step initiative aimed at restoring democracy in Venezuela, which was introduced to parliament last week. […]
New U.S. Ambassador Arrives in Venezuela to Reestablish Embassy After 7 Years
Ambassador Laura Dogu has landed in Caracas, accompanied by diplomatic officials, to reopen the U.S. Embassy after it was closed for seven years. “We just arrived in Venezuela. My team and I are ready,” Dogu shared on the embassy’s social media following her arrival at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, on Saturday. According […]
All identified American citizens have been freed from detention in Venezuela, according to the U.S. Embassy.
The U.S. Embassy announced late Friday that all known American citizens who were detained in Venezuela have been released. They expressed satisfaction with this development, stating, “We are pleased to confirm the release by transitional authorities of all known U.S. nationals detained in Venezuela.” They also urged anyone with information about still-detained citizens to reach […]
U.S. Grants License for Oil Companies to Function in Venezuela
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a new permit that grants American oil companies increased access to operations in Venezuela. This license comes as Venezuelan lawmakers from the country’s socialist government have approved significant reforms to the strict hydrocarbon laws that have been in place for decades, marking […]
Marco Rubio states that the US is not ready for military action in Venezuela
U.S. Stance on Venezuela Military Action Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States is not gearing up for increased military action in Venezuela. However, he emphasized that the U.S. would take necessary military measures if an “imminent threat” emerges. “The president will not dismiss options as commander in chief to safeguard America’s […]
U.S. Starting to Consider Reopening Embassy in Venezuela
U.S. Moves Toward Reopening Embassy in Venezuela The Trump administration has officially informed Congress about its intention to take initial steps toward possibly reopening the U.S. embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. This decision comes after the removal of socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. According to a notice shared with Congress, the State Department is “regularly deploying and […]
Rubio States U.S. Prepared to Use Force to Ensure Venezuela Works Together
US Prepared to Use Force for Cooperation with Venezuela Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed US senators that the United States is ready to use force if necessary to secure cooperation from Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, as reported by Bloomberg. “If all else fails, we are prepared to use force to ensure maximum cooperation,” […]
Marco Rubio to give testimony on Venezuela policy in Senate
Rubio to Testify Regarding Venezuela Policies Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify publicly about the Trump administration’s approach to Venezuela this Wednesday morning. He has informed lawmakers that they should not expect any further military interventions in the region. Rubio’s visits to Capitol Hill have become more frequent lately, especially after he […]
Trump administration begins initial efforts to reopen the embassy in Venezuela after Maduro’s departure
U.S. Moves Toward Reopening Embassy in Venezuela The Trump administration has officially informed Congress about the initial steps aimed at possibly reopening the U.S. embassy in Venezuela. This comes as part of efforts to mend relations with the South American country after a military intervention led to the removal of former President Nicolas Maduro. A […]