# Venezuela
Latest news and articles about Venezuela
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Caracas Under the Canopy: U.S. Military Drills Signal a Permanent Shift in the Andes
The United States conducted its first major military exercises in Caracas since the January intervention that removed Nicolás Maduro. The drills signal a deepening U.S. commitment to the transitional government and a significant shift in regional power dynamics.
Shadows Over Caracas: US Military Drills and the Fragile Peace in Post-Maduro Venezuela
Following the high-stakes removal of Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, the U.S. military has conducted its first official exercise in Caracas involving MV-22B Osprey aircraft. While labeled an authorized evacuation drill, the move has ignited local protests and highlighted the ongoing tensions regarding Venezuelan sovereignty and the U.S. military's role in the region.
Muscles over Caracas: US Drills Signal a New Era in Venezuela
United States military forces conducted their first exercises in Caracas since the January operation that removed Nicolás Maduro. The drills signal a new phase of American security presence and the consolidation of influence in a transformed Venezuela.
Washington Consolidates Post-Intervention Control with Military Drills in Caracas
The United States military conducted its first exercises in Caracas since the January intervention that ousted Nicolás Maduro. These maneuvers signal a transition toward long-term security consolidation and a reinforced U.S. commitment to the new political order in Venezuela.
A New Normal in Caracas: U.S. Military Drills Signal Firm Grip on Post-Maduro Venezuela
U.S. forces conducted their first military exercises in Caracas since the January intervention that removed Nicolás Maduro. The drills signify a deepening U.S. security presence and a shift toward long-term stabilization efforts in Venezuela.
Washington’s Lawfare in the Caribbean: Revisiting the 'Old Script' of Latin American Intervention
The U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro is analyzed as part of a coordinated pressure campaign echoing historical interventions in Latin America. This 'lawfare' strategy, combined with economic sanctions and military presence, is viewed as a modern iteration of the Monroe Doctrine aimed at regime change in Cuba and Venezuela.
Maximum Pressure 2.0: Trump Signals Cuba is Next on Washington’s Target List
President Trump has issued a fresh warning to Cuba, suggesting the island nation will be the next focus of U.S. foreign policy after the Iran issue is resolved. This escalation follows recent military and economic pressures applied to Venezuela and a tightening of the decades-old embargo.
Sovereignty in the Dock: New York Court Rejects Maduro’s Bid to Dismiss Narco-Trafficking Charges
A New York federal judge has denied Nicolás Maduro’s motion to dismiss drug charges, rejecting the argument that U.S. sanctions prevent a fair legal defense. The decision moves the embattled Venezuelan leader closer to a high-stakes trial following his controversial seizure by U.S. forces in January.
Venezuela Replaces Long-Serving Defense Chief with Intelligence-Backed Insider
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez appointed Gustavo González López, a longtime presidential security and counterintelligence official, as Venezuela’s new defence minister, replacing Vladimir Padrino López. The move signals a potential shift toward prioritising regime security and internal surveillance over conventional military roles, with implications for civil-military balance and foreign engagement.
Washington Readies Targeted Easing of Venezuela Oil Sanctions to Calm Global Market
The US plans to issue more individual licences to allow foreign firms to operate in Venezuela’s oil sector, aiming to raise crude production and cool a price surge linked to conflict around Iran. The move is targeted rather than a full sanctions lift, balancing the need for additional supply with continued political leverage over Caracas.
US Receives $100m of Venezuelan Gold as Caracas Reopens — Washington Frames Move as a Wedge Against China
The US has taken delivery of about $100 million in Venezuelan gold as diplomatic ties with Caracas are restored and sanctions on gold transactions are conditionally relaxed. Washington is framing access to Venezuelan minerals as part of a broader strategy to bolster domestic supply chains and compete with China in high-tech and defence sectors.
Venezuela Seeks Diplomatic Reset with Washington as Both Sides Agree to Restore Ties
Acting Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez has urged diplomatic dialogue with the United States after both governments agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations. The move reverses a 2019 rupture and opens a cautious path toward pragmatic cooperation, though deep mistrust and unresolved issues mean normalization will be gradual.