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U. S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker: Is It Piracy or Justice?

December 14, 2025

In recent times, the United States has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker named the Skipper. This move has sparked a heated debate. The U. S. claims the ship was involved in illegal oil smuggling and supporting terrorism. But Venezuela's President Maduro calls it an act of piracy. He believes

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Venezuela's Fight for Democracy: A Nobel Laureate's Stand

December 11, 2025

María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, recently received the Nobel Peace Prize. She has been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro's government. After spending over a year in hiding, she resurfaced to address the media in Oslo, Norway. Machado stood alongside Norway's

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Trump and Maduro Chat on the Phone: What's Really Going On?

November 29, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last week. This chat happened just before Maduro was labeled as a key figure in a group the U. S. sees as a terrorist organization. The talk included Secretary of State Marc

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Crackdown on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers: Trump's New Land Strategy

November 28, 2025

The U. S. is planning to intensify its efforts against Venezuelan drug smugglers. President Trump announced that the focus will shift to land routes. He pointed out that drug traffickers are avoiding sea routes. This change is expected to happen very soon. In a virtual meeting with U. S. military p

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Russia and Venezuela: Keeping the Lines Open

November 4, 2025

Russia and Venezuela are staying in touch, but they're not spilling the details. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, mentioned that Russia is in regular contact with Venezuela. However, he didn't share what they're discussing. This comes at a time when tensions in the Caribbean are rising. Russ

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What's The U. S. Up To With Venezuela?

October 31, 2025

The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. There are reports that some officials have already chosen targets, like military sites, as part of a plan to tackle drug trafficking. However, opinions vary on whether a decision to strike has been made. Last week, President Trump made a statement t

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Caribbean Tensions: Trump and Maduro's Military Moves

October 18, 2025

In the Caribbean, a tense standoff is unfolding between the United States and Venezuela. President Donald Trump has been considering military action against Venezuela, deploying warships and B-52 bombers near the country's coast. In response, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has mobilized troops

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US and Venezuela in a Tense Standoff: What's Really Going On?

October 16, 2025

Tensions are running high between the US and Venezuela. President Trump has given the CIA the green light to conduct secret missions in Venezuela. This move has sparked anger from Venezuelan President Maduro, who is calling for peace and rejecting any attempts at regime change. The US has already t

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Navy Sailor Detained: Another Mystery Abroad

September 6, 2024

A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, raising questions about what exactly happened and why. The sailor was apprehended by Venezuelan authorities last week but the details remain murky. What we do know is that this isn't the first