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Trump Hails US ‘Discombobulator’ as He Meets Maduro Op Troops

President Donald Trump boasted Friday about a secret US "discombobulator" weapon that can block Russian and Chinese defense systems, as he met the elite troops who captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela Shifts Course, Drives Rebels Back Across Colombia Border: Minister

Venezuela has begun pushing Colombian rebel groups back across the border, a sharp break from years of offering guerrillas a safe haven, Colombia's defense minister Pedro Sanchez told AFP on Wednesday.

Two Killed in Latest US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific: Military

The US military said Monday it killed two people in its latest strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific.

New Head of US Mission in Venezuela Arrives as Ties Warm

The new head of the US diplomatic mission to Venezuela arrived in the country on Saturday and was welcomed by the South American country's foreign minister.

Venezuela Military, Police Pledge Loyalty to Interim President

Venezuela's military and police pledged loyalty to interim president Delcy Rodriguez, whom the US kept in power after ousting Nicolas Maduro.

China Vows ‘Support’ for Cuba After US Threats

China promised to provide Cuba with "support and assistance" in the face of repeated threats from the US, which weeks ago removed Havana's ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.

US Says It Seized Another Tanker in the Caribbean

The United States announced Tuesday that its forces seized another tanker in the Caribbean.

Claim of US Sonic Weapon Use in Venezuela Gains Attention After Leavitt Post

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a post on X describing a US raid in Venezuela that purportedly used a sonic or directed-energy weapon to incapacitate government forces.

Trump Vows to Cut Off Cuba’s Oil After Toppling Venezuelan Ally Maduro

US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" soon, pledging to cut off all oil and money flowing to the communist-run island after the toppling of Havana's key ally, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

US Says It Seized Another Tanker That Tried to Break Venezuela Blockade

The US said it seized another tanker that tried to break a naval blockade aimed at preventing vessels from going to or departing Venezuela.

US Says to Dictate Venezuela Decisions, Oil Sales

US President Trump's administration said it will dictate decisions to Venezuela's interim leaders and control oil sales "indefinitely."

US Attempts to Seize Russia-Flagged Oil Tanker in Atlantic

The US has started an operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after it evaded a blockade around Venezuela.

Nearly 200 US Troops Entered Caracas to Seize Maduro: Pentagon Chief

Close to 200 US military personnel entered the Venezuelan capital Caracas as part of the operation to seize leftist leader Maduro.

Venezuela’s Deposed Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Insists Still President

Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a New York court.

Maduro Arrives for First US Court Appearance After Capture

Deposed Venezuelan president Maduro arrived at a New York court, just days after being seized in Caracas in a shock US military operation.

Maduro Now in New York Jail as Trump Says US to ‘Run’ Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail, hours after American special forces seized and flew him out of his country.

Trump Says Venezuela’s Maduro Captured in ‘Large Scale’ US Strike

President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.

Venezuela Accuses US of ‘Aggression’ as Explosions Rock Caracas

Venezuela accused the US of an "extremely serious military aggression" after explosions rocked the capital Caracas following a months-long pressure campaign by President Donald Trump.

US Unveils Sanctions Over Iran, Venezuela Drones Trade

The US announced sanctions targeting Iran's drones trade with Venezuela.

US Homeland Security Chief Says Maduro Needs to Be ‘Gone’

The US Homeland Security Secretary Noem said that Venezuela's leader Maduro needs to be "gone" from power.

US Again Seizes Oil Tanker off Coast of Venezuela

The United States "apprehended" an oil tanker off Venezuela on Saturday, a move Caracas deemed a "theft and kidnapping," in the latest salvo of a pressure campaign by Washington, the US government said.

Trump Doesn’t Rule Out War With Venezuela

US President Donald Trump left open the possibility of war with Venezuela, as his top diplomat Marco Rubio vowed Friday to enforce a blockade on the country's oil wealth.

Brazil, Mexico Seek to Defuse US-Venezuela Crisis

The leaders of Brazil and Mexico on Thursday offered to step in to try and avert the risk of war between the United States and Venezuela.

US Deploys Troops to Ecuador for Anti-Drugs Operation

The United States announced Wednesday a temporary deployment of Air Force personnel to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in one of Latin America's biggest narcotics smuggling hubs.