Venezuela

Maduro Accuses US of Fabricating War Amid Military Escalation

Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro claims that the USA "are fabricating a war".

US Sanctions Colombia's President Gustavo Petro Over Drug Smuggling

USA announces that sanctions are directed against Colombia's left-wing president Gustavo Petro. "Not a step back and never down on knees", replies Petro.

US Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America Amid Rising Tensions

USA is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America, announces Pentagon. The decision means a further escalation regarding Washington's military reinforcement in the region – and comes after USA announced that they carried out another deadly attack on a ”narcotics boat”.

US Navy Ship Heads to Trinidad for Joint Exercises Near Venezuela

US B-1B Bomber Flies Near Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions

At least one American bomber of the type B-1B flew on Thursday near Venezuela's coast, shows information from the site Flightradar 24. It is the second similar demonstration of strength from the USA in recent times.

US Boat Attacks Escalate Tensions with Colombia and Venezuela

USA has carried out another attack on a boat suspected of smuggling narcotics. Three people are reported to have been killed in the attack, which is the second in less than a day.

US Military Launches Eighth Drug Smuggling Boat Attack in Pacific Ocean

USA's military has carried out another attack on a boat they claim was used for smuggling narcotics.

Trump Warns Maduro Against Provoking US Amid Venezuela Tensions

USA step up attacks on Venezuela and undermine its authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro. Donald Trump refers to the "war on terror" and threatens with attacks that raise concerns about a larger conflict with the oil-rich country.