Venezuela Risks Going Back to Being the Pariah of South America
Venezuela's potential confrontation with Guyana would bring catastrophic losses.
For Latin Leaders, Venezuela Looms Large in U.S. Presidential Election
Many leaders believe that the next U.S. president—be it Joe Biden or Donald Trump—will be forced to clamp down on the Venezuelan regime even harder—or engage directly with Venezuela head on.
Ted Cruz wants to topple Venezuela president to help save the border
Texas senator says the Biden administration has been too lenient on "tyrant" Nicolás Maduro.
Why Normalizing Venezuela's Maduro Is Dangerous
Reinstating the pre-October sanctions may initially make the Biden administration appear weak. But the real weakness is caving in to the whims of a terrorist.
Biden reaches long-awaited deal to free Americans in Venezuela
"This is the result of many, many months of negotiations," one senior Biden administration official said.
Map shows region Venezuela has voted to take from Guyana
A referendum held on Sunday gave Nicolas Maduro's government a mandate to seize control of the disputed Essequibo region, election officials said.
Conflict could erupt on America's doorstep as Venezuela heads to polls
The contested Essequibo territory forms more than two-thirds of Guyana, but Venezuela has long disputed its neighbor's control of the region.
Major new conflict may be brewing on America's doorstep
Caracas' interest in Essequibo in neighbouring Guyana was renewed after ExxonMobil's oil discoveries near the region in 2015.
Exclusive: Venezuela seeks a deal with Biden as Colombia summit begins
"Venezuela is waiting for a response from the American side," a Venezuelan official tells Newsweek.
Putin ally backs China, says U.S. was wrong to shoot down spy balloon
One South American official said the U.S. resorted to "the use of force" instead of treating the situation with the "responsibility that the case deserves."
The Changing Tides of U.S.-Venezuela Relations
It took a few years, but U.S. policy is now catching up with the reality that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro isn't going anywhere.
Joe Biden's Venezuela problem just got much worse
"Changes of government in Colombia and Brazil are almost the final nails in the coffin of the Trump-era policy," Crisis Group's Phil Gunson told Newsweek.
Ukraine War Pushes Biden Into Awkward Compromise on Saudi Arabia, Venezuela
Biden had pledged to make the Saudi Crown Prince a "pariah." Now, he's preparing to meet him, hoping to bring surging gas prices down.
Once A Pariah, Venezuela's Maduro Now Courted by the U.S. for Oil
This rekindling is motivated by a "variety of issues that certainly include energy security," said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Biden Admin Turning to Venezuela for Oil Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
There has been skepticism of easing sanctions against President Nicolás Maduro's government on both sides of the aisle.
U.K. High Court Says Guaidó is Venezuelan President in Fight for $2B Gold
Both Juan Guaidó and President Nicolás Maduro have named different boards to oversee the nation's central bank, and both are bidding for control of the gold.
U.S. Diplomat Meets With Citgo 6 in Venezuela, Working to Secure Release
Roger Carstens told the six executives that he had a discussion with Maduro government officials regarding the case but didn't identify who they were.
Morgan Stanley Took Millions from Venezuelan Accused of Laundering Money
The man being accused is Luis Mariano Rodriguez Cabello, the cousin of former oil minister Rafael Ramírez, who allegedly stole $2 billion from stat accounts.
The International Legal System is Broken. Taking on Venezuela Could Fix It
Venezuelans have waited far too long for justice from the predatory Maduro regime.
Steven Seagal Gifts Samurai Sword to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
The Hollywood star met Nicolás Maduro, whose country is subject to Western sanctions over a disputed election.
The International Criminal Court Needs To Investigate Venezuela
Whether the ICC decides to investigate Venezuela could determine its future.
Caracas Calls Trump Admin 'Cowboys' for Bounty on Venezuela's Top Judge
The Trump administration offered the reward for information leading to the arrest of Maikel Moreno, a close ally of socialist President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela Threatens 'Worthy Response' to U.S. Navy Operations Near Coast
The Trump administration is still demanding that President Nicolas Maduro relinquish power, accusing him of corruption and huiman rights abuses.
It's Time to Crack Down on Iran-Venezuela Relations
The Trump administration should follow the Monroe Doctrine and prevent Iranian meddling in our hemisphere.
Venezuela and Iran Will 'Never Kneel Down' to the U.S., Nicolás Maduro Says
"The end of Ramadan brings us the arrival of the Fortune ship, a sign of the solidarity of the Islamic people of Iran with Venezuela," Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro tweeted on Sunday.
U.S. May Brand Cuba a State Terrorism Sponsor for Supporting Maduro
The decision to reinstate Cuba onto the list could come before the end of 2020, the senior Trump administration official said.
Our Venezuela Strategy Is Failing. What We Need Is a Cuba Strategy.
The U.S. should use Cuba as leverage toward improving the geopolitical situation in Venezuela.
Venezuela Readies for Coronavirus. Is Now Really the Time to Indict Maduro?
On legal merits, there is a solid case against Maduro and his associates. But the course of action pursued by the DOJ is unwise.
UN Will Investigate Venezuela For Human Rights Abuses
In a vote on Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council voted to investigate Venezuela for human right violations under President Nicolás Maduro's rule.
US places travel ban on Raul Castro and Children for supporting Maduro
Cuba's Armed Forces have been accused by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of being responsible for propping up Maduro's regime, and in retaliation, Castro—and his children—are now barred from the US.