More: Venezuela
It’s the Oil, Stupid!
For over a decade, the United States has claimed that its conflict with Venezuela revolves around narcotics, corruption, and authoritarianism. The official narrative states...
Converging Ideologies: China and Venezuela’s Strategic Alignment Amid US Escalation
China rejected US President Donald Trump's declaration that Venezuelan airspace was “completely closed,” a move Beijing considered a “colonial threat” to Venezuelan national sovereignty...
White House Defends Venezuela Boat Strike as Lawful Amid War-Crime Allegations
The White House on Monday defended a U.S. admiral’s decision to launch multiple strikes on a suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September, insisting the...
How Would Venezuela’s Military Fight a US Invasion?
U. S. President Donald Trump announced that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be seen as fully closed. This statement comes as the...
Trump’s ‘Narco-Terrorist’ Doctrine Echoes Hollywood’s Clear and Present Danger
Donald Trump’s accusation that Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro was running a “narco-terrorist” state wasn’t merely political theater — it was a declaration of intent. With...
Could Oil Be Maduro’s Ticket to a Deal with Trump?
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro may use crude oil shipments, mainly sold to China, as leverage in potential negotiations with the U. S. President Trump's...
Rising Drums of War: U.S. Officials Meet as Venezuela Tensions Boil Over
Senior officials in the Trump administration have held three meetings this week at the White House to discuss potential military actions in Venezuela amidst...
US Military Strikes Kill 69, Igniting Calls for International Investigation
The U.S. has conducted 14 strikes against vessels near Venezuela and in the eastern Pacific Ocean since September, resulting in at least 69 fatalities,...
The Illusion of Freedom: Latin America’s Authoritarian Drift
Latin America’s political landscape has seen sweeping shifts in recent years. On one hand, a so-called “second Pink Tide” has returned left-of-centre governments to...
Trump: No U.S. Military Strikes Planned for Venezuela
President Donald Trump denied on Friday that he was considering strikes inside Venezuela, conflicting with his earlier comments. He mentioned that while the U....