Nicolas Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition and interim government have completed the first round of negotiations, agreeing on judicial system reform and access to frozen assets. Some of the funds are planned to be used for recovery following the earthquakes in June.
U. S. President Donald Trump demanded an explanation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a meeting in Camp David regarding the acute shortage of ammunition, which threatens to limit military operations against Iran.
US President Donald Trump released on Truth Social an image of Venezuela with the American flag and the inscription "51st State". Earlier, he stated that he was seriously considering including Venezuela as part of the United States.
Venezuela informed the UN of its irrevocable decision to withdraw from the ICC due to allegations of bias. The court was investigating crimes against humanity, and the withdrawal coincided with a vote to dismiss prosecutor Khan.
Pete Hegseth declared the return of U. S. influence in the Western Hemisphere. Trump is attempting to achieve regime change in Cuba through a harsh oil blockade of the island nation.
Canadian diplomats visited Caracas to assess the state of the embassy. Mark Carney's government is considering restoring presence and investing in resource extraction.
María Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela by the end of 2026 to participate in the elections. She demands the holding of free and fair races.
In Caracas, US Marines conducted exercises involving an aviation landing near the embassy. Some residents took to the streets to protest the presence of the American military.
The US has accused Raul Castro of murders and tightened the oil blockade of the island. Trump is seeking regime change in Cuba following the Venezuelan scenario.
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to the US after a record deployment. The crew participated in the standoff with Iran and the operations related to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
U. S. Department of Justice prepares indictment against Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of aircraft. The move is linked to increased pressure on Havana due to events in Venezuela.
The CIA Director conveyed Trump's demand for reforms to Cuba as a prerequisite for cooperation. The US promises assistance only on the condition of fundamental changes in the country.
Since February, the US has conducted 25 reconnaissance flights near the coast of Cuba. Activity increased after Trump introduced an oil blockade of the island.
The US struck a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three people. A total of 191 people have now been killed during the anti-drug trafficking campaign.
USS Gerald R. Ford concludes record deployment following missions against Iran and Maduro. The ship will arrive at its Virginia port in mid-May.
Hannon Van Dyke pleaded not guilty to using classified data to bet on the removal of Nicolás Maduro. He reportedly made $400,000 in profit.
Trump's closest allies are increasingly viewing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a serious contender for the 2028 presidential election due to his loyalty and successes in foreign policy. Polls show growth in his popularity, although Vance remains the leader.
U. S. authorities issued licenses allowing Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores to pay lawyers with Venezuelan funds in the New York drug trafficking case. Previously, sanctions prohibited this; now the petition has been withdrawn.
US Declared Neutrality on Falkland Islands Amid Argentina-UK Dispute. Spanish PM Sanchez Emphasized the Reliability of Madrid as a NATO Member Despite Trump Threats.
António Costa urged EU leaders to be autonomous due to diverging interests with the US. The bloc fears an energy crisis and pressure from Washington.
The US Treasury Department lifted restrictions on Delcy Rodriguez after recognizing her as the country's leader. The Trump administration is establishing cooperation for oil sales and investments.
A tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of oil arrived at Matanzas port despite the blockade. Donald Trump authorized the delivery to ease the energy crisis on the island.
Beijing is using the conflict to promote stability and justify future aggressive actions against Taiwan. The war threatens to increase oil prices for China.
The US Treasury Department has added Cuba to the list of countries prohibited from unloading Russian oil products. The island is suffering from fuel shortages and an energy blockade.
The Manhattan prosecutor confirmed the recognition of the Rodriguez administration after Maduro's removal. This is necessary to protect assets and resolve legal disputes.
The Kremlin spokesman announced the collapse of the global legal system and the emergence of a vacuum. Peskov claims that international norms no longer have practical meaning.
Donald Trump attacked seven countries, three of which had not previously been US targets. His strikes differ in number and type, opening new fronts.
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to confiscate the tanker Skipper and 1. 8 million barrels of oil involved in a sanctions evasion scheme to finance Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The vessel systematically concealed its routes and falsified location data.
Venezuela's interim government is distancing itself from Havana, rejecting the services of Cuban intelligence and medical personnel. This comes amid US pressure aimed at dismantling the left-wing alliance.
The tanker "Sea Horse" with 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel fuel is heading to Cuba, despite US sanctions. The vessel is expected to arrive in Havana in early March 2026.