Venezuelan Political Crisis - Page 2

State Department announces 'total compliance' from Venezuelan government in relief efforts after Maduro arrest

June 30, 2026

State Department announces 'total compliance' from Venezuelan government in relief efforts after Maduro arrest

The Trump administration says it has total support from Venezuela's interim government as it delivers $150 million in humanitarian earthquake relief.

Trump says Venezuela earthquakes left 'devastating number of deaths' as US readies aid

June 25, 2026

Trump says Venezuela earthquakes left 'devastating number of deaths' as US readies aid

Trump says two massive earthquakes in Venezuela caused a devastating number of deaths and instructs U.S. agencies to prepare to assist quickly.

SEN PETER WELCH: Trump is leading us into another unnecessary war. This time it’s Cuba

June 19, 2026

SEN PETER WELCH: Trump is leading us into another unnecessary war. This time it’s Cuba

Instead of starting an unnecessary war with Cuba, the U.S. should negotiate a deal ending the failed embargo and promoting investment in our neighbor.

Cuba’s dictatorship has long been a threat to America. Now, it’s finally teetering

June 12, 2026

Cuba’s dictatorship has long been a threat to America. Now, it’s finally teetering

Rep. Carlos Gimenez says Cuba's communist regime is crumbling, citing blackouts, food shortages and threats from China, Russia and Iran near U.S. shores.

Castro indictment fuels speculation Trump may be reviving Maduro playbook against Cuba

May 23, 2026

Castro indictment fuels speculation Trump may be reviving Maduro playbook against Cuba

The Trump administration's indictment of Raúl Castro fuels comparisons to the Venezuela pressure campaign involving sanctions and the military.

Maduro ally deported to US over alleged billion-dollar corruption scheme tied to oil, food program

May 18, 2026

Maduro ally deported to US over alleged billion-dollar corruption scheme tied to oil, food program

Maduro ally Alex Saab faces federal charges and deportation to the U.S. for allegedly orchestrating a sweeping money laundering and bribery scheme.

Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report

May 16, 2026

Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, described as Maduro's "bag man," was reportedly deported and could become a star witness against his former president.

'MADUROMAXXING': Sec. Rubio wears viral tracksuit to China

May 13, 2026

'MADUROMAXXING': Sec. Rubio wears viral tracksuit to China

Secretary of State Marco Rubio leaned into a viral meme by wearing the identical grey Nike Tech Fleece worn by former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro during his U.S. capture.

Marco Rubio spotted in Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One during trip to China, igniting memes online

May 12, 2026

Marco Rubio spotted in Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One during trip to China, igniting memes online

Marco Rubio ditched his suit for a Nike Tech fleece tracksuit on Air Force One, sparking viral reactions and Venezuela's Maduro meme comparisons.

Trump 'seriously considering' plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA

May 11, 2026

Trump 'seriously considering' plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA

President Trump eyes oil-rich Venezuela as a potential 51st state, citing the country's estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves as key motivation.