Mamdani expresses anger over the detention of a Venezuelan employee for the City Council, while DHS labels him a ‘criminal illegal alien’
Call for Release of Detained NYC Council Employee Mayor Zoran Mamdani, representing the Socialist Democratic Party, has made a strong demand for the immediate release of a Venezuelan worker detained by federal immigration agents. The individual in question, Rafael Andres Rubio Bojorquez, aged 53, worked as a data analyst for New York City Hall prior […]
Supertankers Heading to Collect Venezuelan Oil for China Are Turning Around
Chinese Supertankers Divert from Venezuelan Oil Pickup Two Chinese oil supertankers, originally on their way to Venezuela to load oil for debt repayment, have reportedly turned back toward Asia, according to shipping data from LSEG cited by Reuters on Monday. The Venezuelan government, under socialist leadership, owes significant sums to China, a debt stemming from […]
Former DHS official Cuccinelli criticizes Portland’s police chief regarding a Venezuelan gang.
Criticism of Portland’s Leadership After Gang-Related Shooting Ken Cuccinelli, who formerly served as the acting deputy secretary at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has expressed his concerns regarding the leadership and police priorities in Portland. This comes in light of a recent press conference where the city’s police chief appeared visibly emotional after acknowledging […]
Crimes by Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua increase in the US following leader’s escape
Rise of a Notorious Gang from a Venezuelan Prison In a small Venezuelan town, a significant prison has become the birthplace of one of Latin America’s most infamous gangs. Following the death of its leader, who passed away in prison while Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was present, the gang has now begun creating chaos in […]
U.S. Military Captures ‘Ghost Tanker’ Loaded with Unlawful Venezuelan Oil
U.S. Military Seizes “Ghost Tanker” in Caribbean The U.S. military intercepted a so-called “ghost tanker” in Caribbean waters on Friday. This operation is part of ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to target oil vessels linked to sanctions, especially those involving Venezuela. Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, shared nighttime footage of the operation […]
Trump’s influence on Venezuelan oil: Letters
Issue: President Trump Controls Venezuelan Oil Sales Following Nicolás Maduro’s Arrest It’s true—Nicolás Maduro’s arrest revolves around oil. This situation aims to recover billions in assets taken by Hugo Chávez and Maduro from American companies. It also has implications for lowering global oil prices. When prices increase, as they do, it can fund Russia’s military […]
Venezuelan Socialists Delay the Release of Political Prisoners
Venezuela’s Political Prisoner Release Update On Thursday night, Venezuela’s government announced the release of a small number of political prisoners among the over 800 currently detained in various facilities. According to the NGO Foro Penal, there were 863 confirmed political prisoners as of late December 2025, with the whereabouts of 68 individuals still unknown. Most […]
UK continues to hold billions of Venezuelan gold in freeze following Nicolás Maduro’s arrest
UK Holds Venezuelan Gold Amid Political Turmoil Britain has made it clear that it will retain $1 billion in Venezuelan gold currently stored in a Bank of England vault, regardless of recent developments such as the arrest of Nicolas Maduro and the rise of interim leader Delcy Rodriguez. In a statement to Parliament on January […]
Trump’s plans for defense spending, Venezuelan oil, Ford’s push for hands-free driving, and more in Morning Squawk
Good Thursday to you. By now, it should be clear that I have a penchant for clichés. So, as the S&P500 faces its initial losing day of the year, perhaps we can take comfort in that old saying: “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” This morning, stock futures dipped following a mixed trading session. Here […]
Mike Collins criticizes Jon Ossoff for not speaking on Maduro and highlights Laken Riley’s connection to a Venezuelan murderer
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins criticized the lack of response following Nicolas Maduro’s arrest, asserting that Jon Ossoff “sat by and did nothing” after a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant killed Laken Riley. Collins, who is challenging Ossoff in the upcoming election, expressed disapproval of the Democrats’ inaction following Riley’s violent death. For context, Ossoff initially opposed […]