4 hours ago · The reporters have covered the Trump administration’s policies on Venezuela throughout this year. They reported this story from Washington and Latin America.

Inside the Escalation: How US-Venezuela Relations Spiraled Toward Military Confrontation The Making of a Hemispheric Crisis: Unpacking the Diplomatic Breakdown In what began as measured …

5 days ago · Trump’s four-month pressure campaign on the Maduro government began with the stated purpose of stemming the flow of illegal drugs from the South American nation but has developed into …

Dec 12, 2025 · Trump has frequently accused Venezuela of pouring illegal migrants into the U.S. During his 2024 re-election campaign, Trump regularly told his supporters that Venezuela was “opening up...

Dec 13, 2025 · When asked on Thursday whether the campaign against Venezuela is about acquiring oil or thwarting the trafficking of illegal drugs in the region, Trump pointed to various reasons, including ...

The U.S. intelligence community has also disputed Trump’s central claim that Maduro’s administration is working with the Tren de Aragua gang and orchestrating drug trafficking and illegal immigration into …

Dec 9, 2025 · President Trump says destroying drug boats is saving Americans' lives. But Venezuela is linked to cocaine, which is far less deadly than fentanyl.