US-Venezuela Relations
US-Venezuela relations remain tense, involving aircraft seizures, diplomatic gestures, congressional actions, leadership recognition disputes, and issues of deportation and sanctions.
![Venezuelan Gold Worth Billions Could Be Moved to New York Amid Negotiations]()
Venezuelan Gold Worth Billions Could Be Moved to New York Amid Negotiations
Published on 9/18/2026
![Trump Removes Venezuela from List of Anti-Drug Agreement Violators]()
Trump Removes Venezuela from List of Anti-Drug Agreement Violators
Published on 9/16/2026
![María Corina Machado Voices Outrage Over Trump-Delcy Rodríguez Oil Deal]()
María Corina Machado Voices Outrage Over Trump-Delcy Rodríguez Oil Deal
Published on 9/3/2026
![Carlos Giménez Issues Strong Warning About Venezuelan Regime]()
Carlos Giménez Issues Strong Warning About Venezuelan Regime
Published on 8/29/2026
![Trump Unveils Historic Oil Agreement: U.S. Secures Majority Stake in 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Crude]()
Trump Unveils Historic Oil Agreement: U.S. Secures Majority Stake in 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Crude
Published on 8/29/2026
![United States Aims to Gain Stake in Venezuela's Oil Fields]()
United States Aims to Gain Stake in Venezuela's Oil Fields
Published on 8/28/2026
![Trump Suggests Venezuela as the 51st State Again]()
Trump Suggests Venezuela as the 51st State Again
Published on 8/1/2026
![Prosecutors Suggest Start Date for Trial of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores]()
Prosecutors Suggest Start Date for Trial of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores
Published on 7/22/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez's Remark Resurfaces, Sparking Online Mockery Nine Years Later]()
Delcy Rodríguez's Remark Resurfaces, Sparking Online Mockery Nine Years Later
Published on 7/18/2026
![The Strategy Castro Used That Maduro Emulated to Stay in Power]()
The Strategy Castro Used That Maduro Emulated to Stay in Power
Published on 7/4/2026
![María Corina Machado Asserts Independence on Her Return to Venezuela]()
María Corina Machado Asserts Independence on Her Return to Venezuela
Published on 7/3/2026
![Trump Praises "Outstanding" Ties with Venezuela Amid Oil Boom]()
Trump Praises "Outstanding" Ties with Venezuela Amid Oil Boom
Published on 7/3/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez Extends Gratitude to Díaz-Canel for Support During Venezuela's Crisis]()
Delcy Rodríguez Extends Gratitude to Díaz-Canel for Support During Venezuela's Crisis
Published on 6/25/2026
![Marco Rubio Expresses Support to Venezuela Following Earthquake in Call with Delcy Rodríguez]()
Marco Rubio Expresses Support to Venezuela Following Earthquake in Call with Delcy Rodríguez
Published on 6/25/2026
![United States Dispatches Rescue Teams to Venezuela Following Earthquakes]()
United States Dispatches Rescue Teams to Venezuela Following Earthquakes
Published on 6/25/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez Expresses Gratitude to Trump Administration for Support to Venezuela in Wake of National Tragedy]()
Delcy Rodríguez Expresses Gratitude to Trump Administration for Support to Venezuela in Wake of National Tragedy
Published on 6/25/2026
![Trump Pledges U.S. Support to Venezuela After Massive Earthquakes, Directs Agencies to Mobilize]()
Trump Pledges U.S. Support to Venezuela After Massive Earthquakes, Directs Agencies to Mobilize
Published on 6/25/2026
![Why Has Donald Trump Withheld Support for María Corina Machado?]()
Why Has Donald Trump Withheld Support for María Corina Machado?
Published on 6/22/2026
![Alina Bárbara López: Cuba's Government Missed Its Opportunities for an "Above-Board" Transition]()
Alina Bárbara López: Cuba's Government Missed Its Opportunities for an "Above-Board" Transition
Published on 5/15/2026
![Arleen Rodríguez Disputes Claims of Venezuelan Oil Gifts to Cuba]()
Arleen Rodríguez Disputes Claims of Venezuelan Oil Gifts to Cuba
Published on 5/13/2026
![Venezuela Dismisses Idea of Becoming the 51st State of the U.S.]()
Venezuela Dismisses Idea of Becoming the 51st State of the U.S.
Published on 5/11/2026
![María Corina Machado Excluded from U.S. Plans After Maduro's Capture, CNN Reports]()
María Corina Machado Excluded from U.S. Plans After Maduro's Capture, CNN Reports
Published on 5/11/2026
![María Corina Machado Declares Venezuelan Dictatorship's Days Are Numbered]()
María Corina Machado Declares Venezuelan Dictatorship's Days Are Numbered
Published on 5/10/2026
![Trump Sparks Controversy with Statement on Venezuela's Oil Boom]()
Trump Sparks Controversy with Statement on Venezuela's Oil Boom
Published on 5/7/2026
![Energy Secretary Claims Trump is Hugely Popular Among Venezuelans]()
Energy Secretary Claims Trump is Hugely Popular Among Venezuelans
Published on 5/5/2026
![Rick Scott Criticizes Delcy Rodríguez: 'She's Not Venezuela's President, She's a Cartel Leader. Despicable']()
Rick Scott Criticizes Delcy Rodríguez: 'She's Not Venezuela's President, She's a Cartel Leader. Despicable'
Published on 5/4/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez's Ruthless Power Moves: A Deep Dive by The New York Times]()
Delcy Rodríguez's Ruthless Power Moves: A Deep Dive by The New York Times
Published on 4/19/2026
![Trump Jokes About Running for Venezuelan Presidency After Quickly Learning Spanish]()
Trump Jokes About Running for Venezuelan Presidency After Quickly Learning Spanish
Published on 4/7/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez Calls Trump a "Partner and Friend" and Makes a Request]()
Delcy Rodríguez Calls Trump a "Partner and Friend" and Makes a Request
Published on 2/27/2026
![Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab and Ombudsman Resign]()
Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab and Ombudsman Resign
Published on 2/25/2026
![U.S. Delivers 65 Tons of Medical Supplies to Venezuela Amid Political Shift]()
U.S. Delivers 65 Tons of Medical Supplies to Venezuela Amid Political Shift
Published on 2/22/2026
![U.S. Demands Venezuela Hand Over Nicolás Maduro Guerra and Other Key Chavista Figures]()
U.S. Demands Venezuela Hand Over Nicolás Maduro Guerra and Other Key Chavista Figures
Published on 2/22/2026
![Arrest of U.S. Citizen and Energy Consultant Sparks Concerns in Venezuela]()
Arrest of U.S. Citizen and Energy Consultant Sparks Concerns in Venezuela
Published on 2/18/2026
![Trump Plans Visit to Venezuela, Date Still Uncertain]()
Trump Plans Visit to Venezuela, Date Still Uncertain
Published on 2/14/2026
![Alex Saab Arrested in Venezuela, Linked to Nicolás Maduro]()
Alex Saab Arrested in Venezuela, Linked to Nicolás Maduro
Published on 2/4/2026
![U.S. Envoy Highlights Rubio's "Three Phases" for Venezuela to Delcy Rodríguez]()
U.S. Envoy Highlights Rubio's "Three Phases" for Venezuela to Delcy Rodríguez
Published on 2/3/2026
![Venezuelan Military Acknowledges Delcy Rodríguez as Supreme Commander]()
Venezuelan Military Acknowledges Delcy Rodríguez as Supreme Commander
Published on 1/29/2026
![CIA Reports Suggest Delcy Rodríguez Unlikely to Sever Ties with China, Russia, and Iran]()
CIA Reports Suggest Delcy Rodríguez Unlikely to Sever Ties with China, Russia, and Iran
Published on 1/28/2026
![Marco Rubio Issues Warning to Delcy Rodríguez: "Prepared to Use Force"]()
Marco Rubio Issues Warning to Delcy Rodríguez: "Prepared to Use Force"
Published on 1/28/2026
![Extremism Leads Only to Destruction: Delcy Rodríguez Warns]()
Extremism Leads Only to Destruction: Delcy Rodríguez Warns
Published on 1/22/2026
![CIA Director Meets with Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas]()
CIA Director Meets with Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas
Published on 1/16/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez Discusses "Lengthy and Productive" Phone Call with Donald Trump]()
Delcy Rodríguez Discusses "Lengthy and Productive" Phone Call with Donald Trump
Published on 1/15/2026
![Could Internet Access in Cuba Transform Following Maduro's Fall?]()
Could Internet Access in Cuba Transform Following Maduro's Fall?
Published on 1/14/2026
![Trump Sparks Buzz with Social Media Post Predicting the End of Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran Regimes by 2026]()
Trump Sparks Buzz with Social Media Post Predicting the End of Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran Regimes by 2026
Published on 1/11/2026
![Is Diosdado Cabello the Next Target for the U.S.?]()
Is Diosdado Cabello the Next Target for the U.S.?
Published on 1/12/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez Vows Loyalty to Maduro, Promises Tireless Efforts for His Return]()
Delcy Rodríguez Vows Loyalty to Maduro, Promises Tireless Efforts for His Return
Published on 1/11/2026
![Cubans Echo State Rhetoric after Maduro's Arrest, Sparking Social Media Backlash]()
Cubans Echo State Rhetoric after Maduro's Arrest, Sparking Social Media Backlash
Published on 1/11/2026
![Juan Guaidó Praises Trump's Commitment]()
Juan Guaidó Praises Trump's Commitment
Published on 1/9/2026
![Diosdado Cabello Acknowledges Feeling "Shaken and Fearful," Softens Stance Toward U.S.]()
Diosdado Cabello Acknowledges Feeling "Shaken and Fearful," Softens Stance Toward U.S.
Published on 1/8/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez Advocates for U.S. Relations, Catching Many Off Guard]()
Delcy Rodríguez Advocates for U.S. Relations, Catching Many Off Guard
Published on 1/8/2026
![Trump Announces Landmark Shift: Venezuela to Purchase Exclusively American Goods]()
Trump Announces Landmark Shift: Venezuela to Purchase Exclusively American Goods
Published on 1/8/2026
![Cuban Medical Team Resumes Work in Caracas Following Maduro's Capture]()
Cuban Medical Team Resumes Work in Caracas Following Maduro's Capture
Published on 1/8/2026
![Trump's Oil Deal Conditions for Venezuela: Cut Ties with Cuba and Allies]()
Trump's Oil Deal Conditions for Venezuela: Cut Ties with Cuba and Allies
Published on 1/7/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez's Destiny: "Only God Decides It," She Responds to U.S. Threats]()
Delcy Rodríguez's Destiny: "Only God Decides It," She Responds to U.S. Threats
Published on 1/7/2026
![María Corina Machado Sets Terms for Venezuela's Democratic Transition]()
María Corina Machado Sets Terms for Venezuela's Democratic Transition
Published on 1/6/2026
![Trump Suggests U.S. Funding to Revitalize Venezuela's Oil Sector]()
Trump Suggests U.S. Funding to Revitalize Venezuela's Oil Sector
Published on 1/6/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez Takes Oath as Venezuela's President: What Lies Ahead?]()
Delcy Rodríguez Takes Oath as Venezuela's President: What Lies Ahead?
Published on 1/5/2026
![U.S. Asserts Maduro's Arrest Not a War Move, Defends Action at U.N.]()
U.S. Asserts Maduro's Arrest Not a War Move, Defends Action at U.N.
Published on 1/6/2026
![Maduro's Son Backs Delcy Rodríguez and Defends His Father in National Assembly]()
Maduro's Son Backs Delcy Rodríguez and Defends His Father in National Assembly
Published on 1/6/2026
![DHS Announces the End of TPS: Venezuelans "Can Now Return Home with Hope" Following Maduro's Fall]()
DHS Announces the End of TPS: Venezuelans "Can Now Return Home with Hope" Following Maduro's Fall
Published on 1/5/2026
![Delcy Rodríguez Signals Openness to Respectful Diplomatic Dialogue]()
Delcy Rodríguez Signals Openness to Respectful Diplomatic Dialogue
Published on 1/3/2026
![Díaz-Canel Vows Loyalty to Maduro, Criticizes U.S.: "A Steep Price to Pay"]()
Díaz-Canel Vows Loyalty to Maduro, Criticizes U.S.: "A Steep Price to Pay"
Published on 1/3/2026
![Marco Rubio States Maduro Will Face U.S. Justice Following Arrest]()
Marco Rubio States Maduro Will Face U.S. Justice Following Arrest
Published on 1/3/2026
![Maduro Extends Offer to Trump for Anti-Drug and Oil Investment Talks: "We're Prepared"]()
Maduro Extends Offer to Trump for Anti-Drug and Oil Investment Talks: "We're Prepared"
Published on 1/2/2026
![Trump's Recent Call with Maduro Yields No Progress]()
Trump's Recent Call with Maduro Yields No Progress
Published on 12/31/2025
![CIA's Precision Drone Strike on Venezuelan Narco Dock: A Bold Message to Maduro]()
CIA's Precision Drone Strike on Venezuelan Narco Dock: A Bold Message to Maduro
Published on 12/30/2025
![Venezuelans in Miami to Trump: Support Venezuela's Freedom, But Our Oil Stays]()
Venezuelans in Miami to Trump: Support Venezuela's Freedom, But Our Oil Stays
Published on 12/22/2025
![Russia Urges Trump to Avoid "Fatal Error" in Venezuela]()
Russia Urges Trump to Avoid "Fatal Error" in Venezuela
Published on 12/19/2025
![Trump Claims Venezuela is Sending "11,000 Killers" to the U.S., Vows Ground Action]()
Trump Claims Venezuela is Sending "11,000 Killers" to the U.S., Vows Ground Action
Published on 12/12/2025
![Maduro Breaks Silence on Phone Call with Trump, Reveals Why Confirmation Took Time]()
Maduro Breaks Silence on Phone Call with Trump, Reveals Why Confirmation Took Time
Published on 12/4/2025
![María Elvira Praises Trump's Stance on Maduro: "A Clear Message to Other Nations"]()
María Elvira Praises Trump's Stance on Maduro: "A Clear Message to Other Nations"
Published on 12/1/2025
![Secret Phone Call Between Trump and Nicolás Maduro Unveiled]()
Secret Phone Call Between Trump and Nicolás Maduro Unveiled
Published on 11/28/2025
![Trump Vows to Capture Venezuelan Drug Traffickers "On Land"]()
Trump Vows to Capture Venezuelan Drug Traffickers "On Land"
Published on 11/28/2025
![Trump Hints at Possible Talks with Maduro, States "Things Can Be Done the Easy Way or the Hard Way"]()
Trump Hints at Possible Talks with Maduro, States "Things Can Be Done the Easy Way or the Hard Way"
Published on 11/26/2025
![Venezuelan Regime Vows to Face U.S. Threats with "Heads Held High"]()
Venezuelan Regime Vows to Face U.S. Threats with "Heads Held High"
Published on 11/23/2025
![Trump Teases Upcoming Conversation with Maduro: "I Have Something Very Specific to Say"]()
Trump Teases Upcoming Conversation with Maduro: "I Have Something Very Specific to Say"
Published on 11/21/2025
![Trump Open to All Options on Venezuela: "We Must Address This"]()
Trump Open to All Options on Venezuela: "We Must Address This"
Published on 11/17/2025
![Trump Signals Possible Talks with Maduro Amid Military Escalation]()
Trump Signals Possible Talks with Maduro Amid Military Escalation
Published on 11/17/2025
![Dominican Republic Postpones Americas Summit: Marco Rubio Commends the Decision]()
Dominican Republic Postpones Americas Summit: Marco Rubio Commends the Decision
Published on 11/4/2025
![María Elvira Predicts Maduro's Downfall: "He's Terrified Because His Days Are Numbered"]()
María Elvira Predicts Maduro's Downfall: "He's Terrified Because His Days Are Numbered"
Published on 10/12/2025
![Trump Shares María Corina Machado's Peace Prize Message, Remains Silent]()
Trump Shares María Corina Machado's Peace Prize Message, Remains Silent
Published on 10/10/2025
![U.S. Request to Grenada Sparks Maduro's Concerns]()
U.S. Request to Grenada Sparks Maduro's Concerns
Published on 10/11/2025
![Nicolás Maduro Ushers in Early Christmas Celebrations in Venezuela Amidst Political Tensions]()
Nicolás Maduro Ushers in Early Christmas Celebrations in Venezuela Amidst Political Tensions
Published on 10/4/2025
![Cuban Foreign Minister Dodges Direct Question on Military Support for Venezuela]()
Cuban Foreign Minister Dodges Direct Question on Military Support for Venezuela
Published on 10/1/2025
![Maduro Persistently Reaches Out to Trump Despite White House Silence]()
Maduro Persistently Reaches Out to Trump Despite White House Silence
Published on 9/24/2025
![Donald Trump Mocks Venezuelan Militia as "A Very Serious Threat"]()
Donald Trump Mocks Venezuelan Militia as "A Very Serious Threat"
Published on 9/22/2025
![Trump Issues Stern Warning to Venezuela: Demands Immediate Return of Prisoners and Psychiatric Patients or Face Consequences]()
Trump Issues Stern Warning to Venezuela: Demands Immediate Return of Prisoners and Psychiatric Patients or Face Consequences
Published on 9/20/2025
![U.S. Threatens Venezuela with Harsh Sanctions Over Deportee Rejections]()
U.S. Threatens Venezuela with Harsh Sanctions Over Deportee Rejections
Published on 3/19/2025
![Venezuela to Accept All U.S. Deportees, Trump Claims]()
Venezuela to Accept All U.S. Deportees, Trump Claims
Published on 2/1/2025
![Trump Applauds Return of American Hostages from Venezuela: "Great Job!"]()
Trump Applauds Return of American Hostages from Venezuela: "Great Job!"
Published on 2/2/2025
![Six Americans Freed by Venezuela Following Trump's Envoy Intervention]()
Six Americans Freed by Venezuela Following Trump's Envoy Intervention
Published on 2/1/2025
![Trump Revokes Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuelans]()
Trump Revokes Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuelans
Published on 1/29/2025
![Maduro Sworn in for Another Six-Year Term Amid Global Criticism]()
Maduro Sworn in for Another Six-Year Term Amid Global Criticism
Published on 1/11/2025
![Biden Administration Acknowledges Edmundo González as Venezuela's President-Elect]()
Biden Administration Acknowledges Edmundo González as Venezuela's President-Elect
Published on 11/20/2024
![U.S. Congress Passes Bipartisan Law to Strengthen Stance Against Maduro Regime]()
U.S. Congress Passes Bipartisan Law to Strengthen Stance Against Maduro Regime
Published on 11/19/2024
![Maduro Extends Olive Branch to Trump, Suggests Fresh Start in U.S.-Venezuela Relations]()
Maduro Extends Olive Branch to Trump, Suggests Fresh Start in U.S.-Venezuela Relations
Published on 11/7/2024
![Venezuelan Government Condemns U.S. Seizure of Maduro's Aircraft as 'Piracy']()
Venezuelan Government Condemns U.S. Seizure of Maduro's Aircraft as 'Piracy'
Published on 9/3/2024
