Nicolás Maduro
Maduro: "Yes peace, no war"
Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, has pleaded for peace. This is Maduro's response to Trump's latest threat that, following the bombing and shipwreck of nine ships in the Caribbean and the Pacific, attacks can now be carried out by land to combat drug trafficking.
Maduro's government has been "alarmed" by the US's use of the CIA as a "threat" against Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he has authorized the U.S. intelligence agency to conduct covert operations in Venezuela.
The U.S. has attacked a second ship from Venezuela on the grounds that it was carrying drugs
Donald Trump has reported that ships carrying cocaine and fentanyl and three people inside have been killed in the attack, while Nicolas Maduro has stressed that the country is more prepared for "armed struggle" if the US attacks Venezuela.
Chavism has won the main mayors in Venezuela's municipal elections
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that Chavismo has won 285 mayors out of 335, according to the National Electoral Council (CNE), with 44% participation.
Venezuela is holding municipal elections today
Elections will begin at 6:00 a.m. and 53 national and regional parties and indigenous organizations will participate.
252 prisoners deported by the United States to El Salvador are returning to Venezuela
In return, Venezuela has handed over 10 US prisoners to the US. Maduro's government has thanked former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for his mediation efforts, and US President Donald Trump for his "determination to correct this completely irregular situation."