Nicolás Maduro
US pursuing second criminal probe into ousted Venezuelan leader Maduro
The New York indictment, originally filed in 2020, was cited as legal justification for the US special forces raid in Caracas that deposed Maduro as Venezuela's leader.
Maduro returns to US court as rare narcoterrorism law faces key test at trial - analysis
Trump faces war fallout at home as gas prices rise - opinion
US and Israel dismantle Iran's regional terror network in coordinated strike - opinion
Will Venezuela get the 'Gaza treatment' from the US? - opinion
From Washington’s perspective, Venezuela is already a failed state, and officials have proposed setting up a Technocratic Council in the South American nation, similar to that in Gaza.
Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
US President Donald Trump announces potential tariffs on countries providing oil to Cuba, ramping up pressure on the island’s leadership.
Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions to boost US investment
The Trump administration eases some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, allowing US companies to invest, but excludes firms from China, Russia, and other rivals.
US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials say
The US hands back the Panama‑flagged M/T Sophia to Venezuela, marking the first reversal of such a seizure under the Trump administration.
How media decides which deaths count and which events matter - analysis
How psychological warfare is waged not by lies but by deciding which events are allowed to matter.
As US forces build up, Trump weighs limited strikes to shake Iran’s regime - analysis
One of the challenges facing President Trump in deciding how to strike is the fact that protests have significantly diminished after weeks of murders by the regime inside Iran.
Trump’s first year back in office expanded Israel’s freedom of action - opinion
Beyond Iran and Gaza, US President Donald Trump quietly expanded Israel’s strategic and legal room for maneuver.
US seeks to end Cuba’s communist rule by year’s end - WSJ report
The US government is reportedly working behind the scenes to end Cuba's communist rule by the end of 2026.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez assured US of cooperation before Maduro’s capture - report
According to The Guardian, Rodriguez began speaking with US officials in the fall of 2025 after Trump demanded Maduro leave Venezuela in a call in late November, which he refused to do.
Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez tout positive phone call, Trump finds Senate win
Both leaders described the call as positive. In the US, the Senate blocked a resolution that would have barred Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress's authorization.
