Who’s really running Venezuela?

The five most powerful people in the Venezuelan government, and the five US officials deciding the country’s future.
14 January 2026, 09:21 AM

Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader, Caracas under pressure

Trump has warned Rodriguez to toe Washington's line or face the consequences
13 January 2026, 07:25 AM

Maduro says he is 'doing well' in US jail: son

Maduro Guerra spoke in a video released by the ruling PSUV party.
11 January 2026, 08:56 AM

Venezuela's furious street forces ready to 'fight' after US raid

The colectivos are tasked with keeping social order on the streets -- but accused by opponents of beating and intimidating rivals.
10 January 2026, 08:58 AM

Cubans brace for more hardship as US pressure on Venezuela chokes off oil

Venezuela supplies about 50% of Cuba's oil deficit
8 January 2026, 14:28 PM

Venezuela's decisions to be 'dictated' by US: White House

It says US has maximum leverage over Venezuela's interim authorities
7 January 2026, 17:40 PM
5 January 2026, 20:11 PM

Venezuelan parliament swears in interim president

Rodriguez, who has indicated she will cooperate with Washington, took the oath of office during a ceremony in the National Assembly
5 January 2026, 19:47 PM

Ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump's threats, Colombian president says

Trump said Petro is 'a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States'
5 January 2026, 16:34 PM

Venezuela's Maduro at US court, substitute leader softens stance

Maduro in same detention center that housed Ghislaine Maxwell
5 January 2026, 14:55 PM
5 January 2026, 13:02 PM
4 January 2026, 17:16 PM
4 January 2026, 13:24 PM

Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue

Trump on Monday confirmed US destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuelan drug boats
2 January 2026, 04:18 AM

Trump says Venezuela anti-drug operations 'by land' to begin 'soon'

US strikes on Caribbean and eastern Pacific waters have killed 83 so far
28 November 2025, 03:34 AM

Venezuela announces big military deployment to counter US presence

Earlier, Trump claimed Venezuelan President's days were over
11 November 2025, 15:09 PM

Brazil's Lula urges probe of Rio police 'massacre'

Rio police earlier launched an attack on drug cartels, killing 121
4 November 2025, 16:51 PM

Brazil targets gang money in Sao Paulo after deadly Rio raid

Operation comes two days after Rio police carried out deadly drug raid
30 October 2025, 17:38 PM

Venezuela's Maduro to US: 'No crazy war, please!'

Said in response to Trump's reported authorisation of covert action against Venezuela
24 October 2025, 05:37 AM

Lula tells Trump world does not want 'emperor' after US threatens BRICS tariff

Trump's threat on Sunday night came as the US government prepared to finalize dozens of trade deals with a range of countries before his July 9 deadline for the imposition of significant "retaliatory tariffs."
7 July 2025, 20:17 PM