Venezuelan ex-president Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a US court following his capture during a US military operation, which has sparked global condemnation and accusations of illegal aggression, amid broader geopolitical tensions and US actions in Latin America.
The UN Secretary-General condemns the US military strike on Venezuela, highlights concerns over international law violations, calls for dialogue and respect for sovereignty, and urges the international community to support peaceful solutions amid ongoing instability in Venezuela.
The US's plans to directly control Venezuela seem less likely after Maduro's seizure, but the US maintains a military force in the Caribbean and hints at possible intervention if Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, does not comply with US demands, amid ongoing political instability and international reactions.
The U.S. claims to have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation, escalating tensions with Venezuela which has condemned the attack and declared a state of emergency. The U.S. has been increasing military presence and sanctions against Venezuela amid ongoing conflicts and accusations of drug trafficking.
The US is actively pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, amid escalating tensions and recent seizures of vessels linked to Venezuela's sanctions evasion, with the US accusing Venezuela of using oil revenues for crime and the Venezuelan government condemning the actions as theft.
Venezuela accused Trinidad and Tobago of provoking a war with U.S.-Trinidad military exercises, which the Trinidad government says are aimed at strengthening cooperation and fighting crime. Tensions are rising as the U.S. increases military activity in the Caribbean targeting Venezuela, with some U.S. politicians suggesting potential future actions against Venezuela and Colombia.
The article provides an inside look at Venezuela amid escalating US pressure, including military movements and political tensions, highlighting the country's instability, Maduro's defiance, and the potential for significant political change.
The US has increased military activity off the coast of Venezuela, targeting suspected drug traffickers, amid ongoing tensions and questions about the legality and broader implications of these operations, while Venezuela's Maduro faces internal and external challenges.
As U.S. warships approach the Caribbean, Venezuela faces heightened uncertainty and fear amid ongoing political and economic crises, with mixed signals from the U.S. about potential intervention, while Venezuelans continue to endure and adapt to the tense situation.