1 day ago · Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump …

2 days ago · Rising US domestic oil production and a contracting refining sector undermine claims by Latin American leaders that Washington's military pressure on Venezuela is a strategic attempt to …

4 days ago · Analysts said Venezuela's oil reserves would be of interest to Trump, but the larger issue is a country in the hemisphere with oil and other resources that is closely allied to U.S. rivals like ...

Dec 10, 2025 · The obsession with Venezuela The new security strategy explains Trump’s obsession with Venezuela, in particular. Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves and a long …

3 days ago · World Mexico, Brazil call on UN to tamp down U.S.-Venezuela tensions, as China criticizes 'bullying' of its ally The two leftist governments had reasonably good relationships with Trump in …

During the first and second presidencies of Donald Trump, the possibility of a United States –led invasion of Venezuela was discussed. Essentially no experts or analysts envisioned a ground …

Dec 11, 2025 · What is the context of the US-Venezuela conflict? Relations between the two countries have been strained since 1999, when left-wing populist Hugo Chavez became president of Venezuela.