Venezuela

Iran remains diplomatically isolated five days into Israeli strikes on Tehran - analysis

Iran likely expected a lot more support by this point. However, even its friends in places like Venezuela and Russia don’t seem to be able to aid Iran very much.

 Iran Ambassador and Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani leaves the podium after delivering remarks, following Israel's attack on Iran, at UN headquarters in New York City, June 16, 2025.
 Venezuelan migrants arrive on a flight after being deported from the United States, in Caracas, Venezuela, March 24, 2025.

Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans deported by Trump, judge says at hearing

 US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, February 2025.

Trump to impose 25% tariff on countries that buy oil, gas from Venezuela

US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, New York, US, September 25, 2019.

US set to pay El Salvador $6 million to jail 300 alleged gang members- report


US calls for halt to harassment of Venezuela opposition after Machado freed

"We have and continue to condemn publicly Maduro and his representatives for attempting to intimidate Venezuela's democratic opposition," a White House spokesperson said.

 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures during a presidential election campaign closing rally in Caracas, Venezuela, July 25, 2024.

Venezuela's Maduro says two US citizens arrested among group of 'mercenaries'

Maduro said the detained US citizens were "very high level" but did not provide further details or evidence of the arrests.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Argentina identifies Hezbollah terrorist who bombed Israeli embassy, Jewish center in Buenos Aires

This comes six months after Argentinian courts confirmed that Iran and Hezbollah were both behind the 1992 and the 1994 bombings.

 Hussein Ahmad Karaki, head of Hezbollah operations in Latin America, responsible for the 1992 and 1994 Buenos Aires bombings, as seen on a Venezuelan ID card from 2004.

Venezuela's President Maduro attacks Israelis, Zionists in hour-long rant

“The most important battle in human history is for this birthplace, and it is a battle for the liberation of Palestine, the liberation of Jerusalem.”

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks on as he votes during presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2024.

Spain denies links to Venezuela plot after Spanish nationals arrested

Spain denies involvement in Venezuela's alleged destabilization plot after Spanish nationals were arrested. Spain demands clarification from Venezuela.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Venezuela arrests Spain, US and Czech nationals for 'destabilization'

A spokesperson for the US State Department said "a US military member" had been detained in Venezuela.

 Guardia Nacional de Venezuela Police. February 23, 2013.

US seizes Venezuelan president's plane, flies it to Florida, CNN reports

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's plane has been seized by the United States, who claim that the purchase violated US sanctions.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Iran's diplomatic efforts can achieve its goals without having to attack Israel - analysis

Iran “will maintain the Islamic Republic’s strategic approach toward Latin American countries, particularly Venezuela,” an IRNA report noted.

 Conceptual image of war between Israel and Iran using chess pieces and national flags

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? - opinion

At stake as Maduro clings to power is further political and economic chaos and international isolation.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Nicolas Maduro is lighting a small antisemitic bonfire for political gains - opinion

When Maduro talks about “Zionists,” he means Jewish caricatures: fat, cigar-smoking, money-counting Jews sitting in dark rooms, plotting how to depose him. 

 VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro speaks during a march amid the disputed presidential election, in Caracas.

Venezuela's Maduro signs decree blocking X access for 10 days

Maduro said he signed a resolution presented by regulator Conatel which "has decided to take social network X, formerly known as Twitter, out of circulation for 10 days."

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks on as he votes during presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2024.