The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

American forces boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, on Wednesday.

First articulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was largely meant to stave off European colonial influence in the western hemisphere, but modern presidents have used it to justify military intervention in Latin America.

Caracas shipped 127 tonnes of central-bank gold to Swiss refineries over a period of five years, seeking cash and collateral as the Venezuelan debt crisis deepened.

US President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro 'tries to imitate my dance' and called him violent, as the Venezuelan leader faces arrest in New York on drug and narco‑terrorism charges.

Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela or Cuba should care more about the U.S. capture of nominal President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.

Support for US action in the region seems to have laid the ground for regime change in Venezuela

US forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1.

The UK's Ministry of Defence confirmed that it had provided "enabling support" to the US during its operation to seize the tanker.

‘You can run, but you can’t hide,’ said US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after the storming of two tankers

The capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by the US intelligence services and armed forces has resulted in a frenzy of speculation about its consequences. But there is no doubt that the events were closely linked to the oil riches of the country. While the political situation in Venezuela…

Far-left colectivos seize Caracas after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, fuelling fears of civil war as abandoned military posts, repression, and warnings of coups grow.