US allows Venezuela to fund legal defense for Maduro, his wife

US authorities have allowed the Venezuelan government to pay for legal services for President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, according to a document posted in the database of the federal court for the Southern District of New York.

Rubio defends Maduro capture as Caribbean leaders raise concerns

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, telling Caribbean leaders – many of whom objected to the move – that the country and the region were better off as a result.

Venezuelan foreign minister demands ‘immediate release’ of Maduro

Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil on Monday demanded the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted as president in a January 3 raid by the United States.

Venezuela's Rodriguez Says in Charge of Country, Maduro Remains Legitimate President

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has said that she is in charge of the country, but stressed that despite his detention in the United States, Nicolas Maduro remains the legitimate Venezuelan president.

Maduro supporters rally in Caracas a month after US abduction

Thousands of backers of Venezuela’s former leader Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted in a deadly US military operation, marched in Caracas on Tuesday to demand his freedom.

About 200 US servicemen were in Caracas to capture Maduro — Hegseth

About two hundred US military were in downtown Caracas during the US operation for kidnapping President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

Macron says France ‘does not approve’ of US method to overthrow Maduro

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said he "neither supported nor approved" the US military operation to grab Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, a government spokesman said.

Trump says the US has carried out a ‘large-scale strike’ against Venezuela and captured its president

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States has carried out a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro.

Trump tells Maduro US would consider force if he does not leave office willingly — WSJ

During a phone call, US President Donald Trump told Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro that Washington could consider force if he does not leave office willingly, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported citing sources.

Maduro offered US control over some of Venezuela’s oil riches

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has offered the US administration control over the majority of his country’s oil reserves, The New York Times (NYT) wrote.

Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela

onald Trump has played down the possibility of a US war with Venezuela, but suggested Nicolás Maduro's days as the country's president are numbered.

Maduro warns US against 'crazy war' after Trump authorises covert Venezuela action

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday launched a plea in English as tensions mount between Washington and Caracas: "No crazy war, please!"

Venezuelan President Decides to Mobilize 4.5 Million over US Threats

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that he has decided to mobilize 4.5 million civilian militias nationwide to thwart US threats of war against his country.

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day he was sworn in for a third six-year term in office.

US Seizes Venezuelan President's Airplane in Dominican Republic - CNN

The US authorities have seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's airplane in the Dominican Republic, CNN reported on Monday, citing US officials.

Xi congratulates Maduro on re-election as Venezuela's president

 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a message to Nicolas Maduro, congratulating him on re-election as president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Cuban president supports Maduro amid protest rallies in Venezuela

Cuba expresses firm support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the people of that country in light of protests underway there, contesting election results, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said.

Venezuela recalls diplomats from seven countries — MFA

Caracas is recalling its diplomats from Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Chile, which have refused to recognize the re-election of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Maduro okays plan to build homes in border disputed region

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has greenlighted a project to build housing on the border with Guyana and issue Venezuelan IDs to residents of the Essequibo region.

Venezuela President Asserts Claim to Disputed Territory with Updated Map Display

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro unveiled an updated map on Tuesday depicting a contested resource-rich area known as 'Guyana Esequiba' as part of Venezuela, in a move aimed at educational dissemination.