Trump's Plan for Venezuela's Vast Oil Reserves
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela and tap its vast oil reserves. We explain the strategic importance of its 303 billion barrels and the huge challenges ahead.
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela and tap its vast oil reserves. We explain the strategic importance of its 303 billion barrels and the huge challenges ahead.
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic overnight raid. President Trump pledges American control, sparking global condemnation. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump says US oil majors will spend billions rebuilding Venezuela's industry, but Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips have not confirmed. Analysis reveals major hurdles.
Britain's 21,000-strong Venezuelan-born community expresses complex emotions after US forces seized President Nicolás Maduro. Read their stories of hope, fear, and concern for Venezuela's future.
President Trump declares the United States will temporarily govern Venezuela following overnight military strikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest developments.
Analysis of Nicolas Maduro's disastrous rule in Venezuela, marked by economic collapse, mass exodus, and brutal repression, culminating in his dramatic fall from power.
Caracas residents awoke to explosions as US forces launched strikes, capturing President Nicolás Maduro. The city is now on edge, with an uncertain future ahead. Read the latest developments.
A dramatic US military operation in Venezuela has led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Get the latest on the strikes, the charges, and what happens next.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms the UK was not involved in the US military action in Venezuela, which saw President Maduro captured. The government is focusing on British nationals' safety.
Following US military strikes on Venezuela, we examine the escalating tensions, from Trump's drug cartel claims to the strategic battle for oil and influence in the hemisphere. Follow the latest developments.
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after large-scale military strikes. Get the latest on this major escalation and the declared national emergency.
Colombia mobilises armed forces fearing a refugee influx after US airstrikes on Venezuela. President Petro condemns US aggression and calls for a UN emergency session. Read the latest.
US launches large-scale military strikes in Venezuela, leading to the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Follow the latest developments and analysis.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared a 'state of external disturbance' following US military strikes ordered by Donald Trump. Explosions reported in Caracas. Full live updates.
Multiple explosions heard in Venezuelan capital Caracas, with power cuts and low-flying aircraft reported. Tensions with the US escalate. Read the latest developments.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he is ready for serious negotiations with the US on combating drug trafficking, as Trump's pressure campaign continues. Read the latest on the escalating shadow war.
Venezuela's government has released 20 political prisoners, including prominent activists, in a significant move ahead of the 2025 presidential election. Read the full story on this major diplomatic development.
The White House directs the US military to enforce a two-month oil 'quarantine' on Venezuela, escalating economic pressure on President Maduro. Read the latest on this strategic shift.
US forces intercept another Venezuelan oil tanker near its coast. President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, refusing to rule out military conflict. Read the latest developments.
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.
China's foreign minister has accused the US of 'unilateral bullying' over its military blockade of Venezuela. Read the latest on the escalating crisis in the Caribbean.
Donald Trump announces a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil exports, triggering protests in Caracas and a spike in global oil prices. Analysis of the escalating crisis.
President Trump announces a complete naval blockade on Venezuela's oil tankers, escalating tensions in the Caribbean. Get the latest on this major geopolitical development.
Trinidad and Tobago will allow the US military to use its airports for logistics, raising fears the Caribbean nation is being drawn into the US pressure campaign against Venezuela's Maduro.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during a high-risk sea crossing to Norway for the Nobel ceremony. Read the full story of her perilous escape.
Donald Trump's intensified focus on ousting Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and military strikes on suspected drug boats prompt accusations of war crimes. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Donald Trump's reported $2.5bn deal to import Venezuelan oil could reshape global energy markets and US foreign policy. Explore the implications for sanctions and diplomacy.
Stephen Colbert's sharp exchange with Pete Hegseth over Venezuela and Trump's Epstein ties ignites political debate. Dive into the full story and its implications.
US President Donald Trump and his secretary of war face scrutiny over military action against suspected Venezuelan drug boats. Listen to the full analysis and support independent journalism.
A second US military strike on a suspected drug boat, killing survivors, has ignited a legal firestorm. Experts question the campaign's legality under international law. Read the full analysis.