Tensions between Washington and Caracas escalated significantly after US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $50 million reward on August 7 for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro has been facing drug trafficking charges in the US since 2020, with Bondi labeling him "one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world" and a threat to US national security. This move was followed by the deployment of at least seven US warships to the southern Caribbean, sparking concerns of potential military conflict. The US has also mobilized around 4,000 personnel, including sailors and Marines, to support the operation.


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President Trump had announced that U.S. forces executed a precision strike on a drug-smuggling vessel linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel. The operation, part of an intensified anti-cartel campaign, resulted in the vessel being destroyed in international waters, killing 11 Narcoterrorists.

U.S. vs Venezuela: Maduro slams military 'threat' off Venezuela

President Trump announced that U.S. forces executed a precision strike on a drug-smuggling vessel linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel. The operation, part of an intensified anti-cartel campaign, resulted in the vessel being destroyed in international waters, killing 11 Narcoterrorists.

Trump announces U.S. Forces killed 11 Narco-terrorists linked to Maduro 

President Trump announced that U.S. forces executed a precision strike on a drug-smuggling vessel linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel. The operation, part of an intensified anti-cartel campaign, resulted in the vessel being destroyed in international waters, killing 11 Narcoterrorists.


Trump announces U.S. Forces' attack on drug boat allegedly linked to Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the mobilization of over 4.5 million militia fighters across the country in response to what he calls escalating U.S. threats. This move comes just days after the United States doubled its bounty on Maduro’s arrest to $50 million and deployed three warships in the Caribbean under the guise of anti-drug operations.

U.S. sends 3 warships near Venezuela coast | Maduro to mobile millions in militia

Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vowed a boycott of upcoming legislative and regional elections.

Opposition Leader Machado Calls For Boycott Of May 25 Election

The United States has announced a 25% tariff on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela. The decision is expected to impact key buyers like China, India, Spain, Italy, and Cuba. Analysts suggest this tariff could push Venezuela to offer deeper discounts on its oil, similar to previous US Sanctions that forced lower prices.

Trump threatens Venezuelan oil importers with new 25% tariff

During his speech, Maduro talked about the number of alleged mercenaries detained in Venezuela for trying to undermine his government, saying they numbered more than 150 and came from 25 countries. Watch this report for more details!

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro gives annual address to the nation amid tensions

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claimed a "victory of democracy" as he was sworn in Friday for a third six-year term. Watch this report for more details!

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term

Venezuela's embattled opposition has vowed to overcome fear and President Nicolás Maduro's plans to be sworn in for another term. Defiant leaders are renewing calls for mass demonstrations and visiting the White House to rally international support ahead of Maduro's inauguration, which is all set to take place on Friday. However, opposition contestant Edmundo Gonzalez claims to have won in a landslide. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela: Biden Meets Exiled Opposition Leader, Ahead Of Maduro Swearing-In

The United States on recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez As Venezuela Election Winner.

U.S. Says Venezuela Opposition Leader Won The Elections

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has called on international oil companies to cease operations under Nicolás Maduro’s government. She argues that continuing to work with Maduro legitimizes a regime she deems corrupt and responsible for the country’s severe economic crisis. Machado emphasizes that foreign investment should align with democratic principles and the restoration of human rights in Venezuela. Her appeal aims to pressure oil companies to reconsider their involvement, highlighting the broader struggle for democracy and accountability in the nation.

Venezuela: Machado Urges Oil Companies To Stop Operating Under Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has claimed that opposition leader María Corina Machado has fled the country. Machado, a prominent critic of Maduro’s government, has been leading a movement for political change in Venezuela. Maduro's statement comes amid heightened political tensions and a crackdown on opposition figures. While no confirmation has been provided on Machado’s whereabouts, her alleged departure would mark a significant moment in Venezuela's ongoing political crisis. This development further underscores the deep divisions between Maduro's regime and opposition forces fighting for democratic reforms.

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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro asked his supporters to remove WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging app, from their phones, as he said it’s being used by “fascists” to spread violence

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Venezuela's former opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez said he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognising his defeat in July's presidential election, which electoral authorities claim was won by President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela: Opposition leader in exile says he was forced to sign a document

Venezuela announced on Tuesday that it has arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over an alleged plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro amid claims by the opposition that he stole the recent elections.

Venezuela Arrests Fourth American In Alleged Plot Against Maduro

Venezuela arrested three United States citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech national over their alleged participation in a U.S.-sponsored plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro and several members of his government.

Venezuela: Over 400 rifles originating from US seized

Venezuela on Saturday arrested three United States citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech national over their alleged participation in a U.S.-sponsored plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro and several members of his government.

Venezuela arrests six foreign nationals

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced an early Christmas holiday on 1 October amid a post-election crisis following the 28 July presidential election, in which he was re-elected but which the opposition denounced as a fraud.

Venezuela: Maduro declares early Christmas amid post-election crisis

Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election amid opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.

In its ruling read by presiding judge Caryslia Rodriguez, the court said it had "indisputably certified election materials and validates the results of the July 28, 2024 presidential election issued by the National Electoral Council (CNE)," naming Maduro as the winner.

Maduro himself had asked the court earlier this month to weigh in on the election, in which he claims to have defeated opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia with 52 per cent of ballots cast, according to the CNE.&nbsp;

The CNE did not provide a precinct-level breakdown of its results, saying it had been the victim of a cyberattack. Observers however say they believe the supposed hack is an excuse to not provide vote results.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hopes-shattered-venezuelan-migrants-abandon-plans-to-return-750642">Also read:&nbsp;Hopes shattered, Venezuelan migrants abandon plans to return</a>

The opposition says its own tally of polling-station-level results showed Gonzalez Urrutia, 74, had won more than two-thirds of votes.

"To the court's judges: no decision will replace the will of the people. The country and the world know about your bias and, as a result, your inability to resolve this conflict," Gonzalez Urrutia said earlier Thursday in a social media post.

"Your ruling will only make the crisis worse."

Rodriguez said earlier this month that the court's ruling would be "final."

Official sources have reported 25 people have been killed, 192 injured and 2,400 arrested in election-related protests.

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Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election amid opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.

Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election amid opposition claims of widespread vote fraud. In its ruling read by presiding judge Caryslia Rodriguez, the court said it had "indisputably certified election materials and validates the results of the July 28, 2024 presidential election issued by the National Electoral Council (CNE)," naming Maduro as the winner. Maduro himself had asked the court earlier this month to weigh in on the election, in which he claims to have defeated opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia with 52 per cent of ballots cast, according to the CNE. The CNE did not provide a precinct-level breakdown of its results, saying it had been the victim of a cyberattack. Observers however say they believe the supposed hack is an excuse to not provide vote results. Also read: Hopes shattered, Venezuelan migrants abandon plans to return The opposition says its own tally of polling-station-level results showed Gonzalez Urrutia, 74, had won more than two-thirds of votes. "To the court's judges: no decision will replace the will of the people. The country and the world know about your bias and, as a result, your inability to resolve this conflict," Gonzalez Urrutia said earlier Thursday in a social media post. "Your ruling will only make the crisis worse." Rodriguez said earlier this month that the court's ruling would be "final." Official sources have reported 25 people have been killed, 192 injured and 2,400 arrested in election-related protests. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Venezuela top court rules out election fraud, declares Maduro winner

Weeks after Nicholas Maduro claimed victory in a contested election, there seems to be no end to the political rift in Venezuela. An opposition leader has filed a legal request seeking withdrawal of Venezuela's supreme tribunal of justice who is heading a probe into the disputed presidential polls.

Venezuela: Investigation on contested polls underway

Venezuelan authorities on Friday ratified Nicolas Maduro's election victory as a growing number of nations recognized his opposition rival as the true winner. Watch in for more details!

Venezuelan authorities ratify Maduro's victory

As international pressure on the South American leader to be "transparent" with the vote results grows, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pledged to make public all of the vote tallies from a contentious election that took place over the weekend.

Anti-Maduro protests in Venezuela: Opposition under fear of arrest, SC accpets audit elections

At least 11 people have been killed in different parts of Venezuela since Sunday's election after protests erupted following electoral authority declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner for a third term. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela elections: Maduro says willing to show election records, vote tallies

Violent protests have broken out in places across the Venezuelan capital Caracas on July 29, in the aftermath of the country’s presidential election. Far-right mobs have attempted to block major roads, including the road next to the Simón Bolívar International Airport, and have attacked buses, police cars, and members of the country’s security forces. The protests seem to be in response to calls by the defeated far-right opposition that on Sunday evening refused to recognize the victory of Nicolás Maduro.

Maduro willing to show election results, ready to show vote tallies

Venezuela Protests: At least 11 killed in post-poll violence

Things are heating up in Venezuela, to the extent that the streets of the capital Caracas and several other cities have become battlegrounds. Anti-government protests have swept through Venezuela following the contentious election result that awarded a third term to long-serving president Nicolas Maduro.

Maduro declared winner with 51% votes, opposition calls results fraud

New demonstrations were expected in Venezuela on Tuesday, after four people died and dozens were injured when the authorities broke up protests against President Nicolas Maduro’s claim of victory in a hotly disputed election. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela: At least four killed in protests against Maduro

Violence rocks Venezuela after Maduro declared winner

Venezuelans are lining in queues on Sunday (Jul 28) as the country goes to a highly consequential presidential election. President Nicolas Maduro is in for an uphill task to defeat the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform. “I’m doing this for my children and my grandchildren,” one voter, Amelia Perez, was quoted as saying by CNN.&nbsp;

President Maduro is seeking a third term in office, with the past two terms marred with allegations of violent repression and a glaring botch up of the once-flourishing economy.

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The oil-rich nation was once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America but its economy has shrunk over the last decade.

Nations like the US, as well as European Union, have imposed crippling sanctions on the country, but those have failed to topple the Maduro regime. Under his watch, almost 8 million people have fled the nation amid shortages of vital goods and soaring inflation.

<h2>Minor irregularities</h2>

The opposition initially reported minor irregularities but the polling was going smoothly in most of the country.

There are concerns that the Maduro regime may not allow free and fair elections. Previous polls were also marred with allegations of rigging, which the government vehemently denied. However, members of the opposition coalition were present at each polling station to ensure no breach was allowed to happen.

A team of election observers is also on the ground, including one from the Carter Center – a non-profit organization set up by former US President Jimmy Carter.

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Opposition has urged the country's military, which has supported the Maduro regime in the past, to respect the results.

Latin American leaders, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have also called on the Venezuelan leader to step down if he loses in the elections.

“The military is absolutely key. But I must also say that the military is very hermetic, [and] it is very difficult to access information about what it is thinking,” Laura Cristina Dib, the Venezuela Program Director of Venezuela Programme at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), was quoted as saying by CNN.

(With inputs from agencies)

Venezuelans are lining in queues on Sunday (Jul 28) as the country goes to a highly consequential presidential election. President Nicolas Maduro is in for an uphill task to defeat the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform.

Venezuelans are lining in queues on Sunday (Jul 28) as the country goes to a highly consequential presidential election. President Nicolas Maduro is in for an uphill task to defeat the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform. “I’m doing this for my children and my grandchildren,” one voter, Amelia Perez, was quoted as saying by CNN. President Maduro is seeking a third term in office, with the past two terms marred with allegations of violent repression and a glaring botch up of the once-flourishing economy. Also read: Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the `Iron Lady` slaying her way to challenge President Maduro The oil-rich nation was once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America but its economy has shrunk over the last decade. Nations like the US, as well as European Union, have imposed crippling sanctions on the country, but those have failed to topple the Maduro regime. Under his watch, almost 8 million people have fled the nation amid shortages of vital goods and soaring inflation. Minor irregularities The opposition initially reported minor irregularities but the polling was going smoothly in most of the country. There are concerns that the Maduro regime may not allow free and fair elections. Previous polls were also marred with allegations of rigging, which the government vehemently denied. However, members of the opposition coalition were present at each polling station to ensure no breach was allowed to happen. A team of election observers is also on the ground, including one from the Carter Center – a non-profit organization set up by former US President Jimmy Carter. Watch: Venezuela Elections 2024: All eyes are on Venezuela elections × Opposition has urged the country's military, which has supported the Maduro regime in the past, to respect the results. Latin American leaders, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have also called on the Venezuelan leader to step down if he loses in the elections. “The military is absolutely key. But I must also say that the military is very hermetic, [and] it is very difficult to access information about what it is thinking,” Laura Cristina Dib, the Venezuela Program Director of Venezuela Programme at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), was quoted as saying by CNN. (With inputs from agencies)

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