All articles tagged with #us venezuela tensions
Multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported in Caracas, Venezuela, with the government accusing the US of attacking military and civilian sites, amid heightened US-Venezuela tensions and military activity in the region.
Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans amid escalating tensions with the US, which has increased pressure on Maduro's regime through sanctions and military actions. The US suspects the detentions are leverage tactics by Maduro, similar to Russia's approach, with one detainee identified as James Luckey-Lange. The US is seeking clarity and action, but details remain limited, and the situation highlights the strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The UN Security Council is holding an urgent open briefing on December 23 to address escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela, including US military actions in the Caribbean, Venezuela's accusations of US aggression, and calls for de-escalation and adherence to international law amid regional instability.
Regional leaders and international organizations are calling for calm amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions over oil exports, with the US threatening a full blockade and deploying military assets, while Venezuela's government and Latin American leaders urge dialogue and caution to prevent conflict.
Oil prices declined due to concerns over global surplus and supply disruptions from U.S.-Venezuela tensions, while potential peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and increased oil supply from Russia could influence future prices.
US President Donald Trump delivered an ultimatum to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, demanding he leave the country immediately, which Maduro refused, leading to collapsed talks, increased military tensions, and a complete shutdown of Venezuelan airspace amid escalating US-Venezuela conflicts.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reappeared publicly at a coffee event in Caracas amid ongoing tensions with the US, which has increased military and diplomatic pressure, including a phone call with Trump and accusations over US military strikes and oil resource threats. Maduro accused the US of seeking to seize Venezuela's oil reserves and condemned US strikes that reportedly killed Venezuelans, while the US denies aggressive intentions.
Fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago fear for their lives and livelihoods amid escalating U.S. military strikes against suspected drug vessels off Venezuela, as regional tensions rise and threaten to disrupt local communities and the fishing industry.
Fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago fear for their lives and livelihoods amid escalating US military strikes against suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and increased tensions between the US and Venezuela, which threaten regional stability and their fishing industry.
Amid rising US-Venezuela tensions and US naval deployments, Venezuelan President Maduro is training civilians, mainly elderly, in militia activities as a defensive measure, framing it as preparation for potential conflict and a form of national defense.
Venezuelans living abroad express fear and skepticism about the escalating tensions between Venezuela and the US, feeling used as pawns in political conflicts, amid US sanctions, military actions, and Maduro's mobilization of militias, while holding onto hope for Venezuela's future.
The article examines US claims that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is involved in drug trafficking, highlighting the lack of conclusive evidence and the dominance of Colombia in cocaine production, while discussing historical and current allegations and the geopolitical context of US-Venezuela tensions.