Trump Unveils Plan to Sell Venezuelan Oil Amid Maduro’s Detention
On Jan. 6, President Trump announced a plan to sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, even as Nicolás Maduro remains imprisoned in New York following a dramatic U.S. raid.
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Gloves-Off Resource Imperialism? The US-Venezuela Oil Standoff
A recent critique calls the U.S.’s latest moves in Venezuela a ‘gloves-off’ strategy for resource imperialism, tracing two decades of sanctions, regime changes and the oil sovereignty battle.
Maduro Kidnapping Sparks Latin American ‘Yankee, go home’ Resurgence
The daring January 3 raid on Venezuelan President Maduro’s residence has reignited anti-US sentiment across Latin America, reviving ‘Yankee, go home’ calls amid oil power struggles.
Venezuelans Recall Terrifying Night of Explosions in Catia La Mar
Residents of Catia La Mar recall a night of terror as explosions rocked their neighborhood, damaging homes and displacing families. A story of fear and solidarity.
‘Homeland Is in Good Hands, Dad!’: Maduro’s Son Responds to U.S. Seizure
Maduro’s son Nicolas Maduro Guerra broke down in tears at a Caracas assembly, vowing to fight for his father’s return after his weekend seizure by U.S. forces.
Trump Says Venezuela Will Hand Over Up to 50M Barrels of Oil
US President Trump announced that interim Venezuela authorities will transfer 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, sold at market price, with proceeds to benefit both nations.
African Expert Questions US Operation in Venezuela
African legal expert Patrick Kadima warns a recent US operation in Venezuela could breach international law if President Maduro was seized, raising questions about state sovereignty.
US Scholar Slams America’s ‘Democratic Facade’ After Venezuela Strike
Historian Peter Kuznick slammed the US for its recent military action against Venezuela, calling out violations of international law and a hunger for oil and power.
Iran, Cuba and Brazil Slam US Invasion of Venezuela
Iran, Cuba and Brazil condemned the US invasion of Venezuela and abduction of President Maduro, calling it a violation of the UN Charter and urging global opposition.
Growing Fears of US Military Moves After Venezuela Operation
After the US operation in Venezuela, analysts warn Washington may intervene militarily in other hotspots as President Trump hints at new targets.