Nicolás Maduro
U.S. increases tension with the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
The United States has seized and confiscated an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as part of Washington's naval military deployment in the Caribbean since August. Caracas has described it as a "blatant robbery" and has announced that it will report this "serious international crime" to foreign authorities.
Maria Corina Machado will be in Oslo, according to the Nobel Institute, although she has not reached the award ceremony
TheVenezuelan opposition leader should receive the Nobel Peace Prize today. In the last few hours, it was announced that Ana Corina, the daughter of Sosa Machado, would receive the award.
All set for the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, with Maria Corina Machado in doubt
The Venezuelan opposition has assured the Nobel Institute that he will travel to the Norwegian capital. If so, it would be Machado's first public appearance since August 2024. The head of the Nobel Peace Committee has described the trip as "dangerous" because of the reprisals that Nicolas Maduro's government may take against Machado.
Maduro confirms his call with Trump: "I've been talking a lot in English lately."
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has confirmed that he has spoken to his US colleague, Donald Trump, amid tensions over the country's military deployment in the Caribbean and the crisis of air connectivity in the oil nation. According to Maduro, the White House contacted the Miraflores Palace (the seat of the Venezuelan government in Caracas) "about ten days ago" (it could be 23 November, but it did not specify the date).
Trump said attacks inside Venezuela will begin "very soon."
The President of the United States does not rule out the possibility of bombing other countries: "Anyone who produces drugs or sells them in the United States is in the spotlight."
Trump gave Maduro a deadline until last Friday to leave Venezuela
After the ultimatum, Trump announced the closure of Venezuelan airspace.
Venezuela's main airport remains as usual, despite Trump's assurances that airspace is closed
Venezuela has "roundly rejected" the US president's message and criticized the nation's "threat to sovereignty" and "attempt to give orders." du. "Venezuela will not accept orders, threats or interference from a foreign power."
Maduro: "Venezuela will not give up, we are invincible"
This is how Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has expressed himself in the faceof conflicting relations with the US. The Soles Cartel has been declared a foreign terrorist organization by Washington and has been militarily deployed in the Caribbean Sea.
Maduro and the Chavists have taken to the streets for a show of strength in front of the United States
More than four million people have taken to the streets, and the president has called on the people to commit themselves to defending their homeland.
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."