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US pressure campaign on Venezuela driven by oil not drugs, claims Colombian president
Fp Staff •"(Oil) is at the heart of the matter,” said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, adding that Venezuela holds what are considered the largest proven oil reserves in the world
Iran accuses US of ‘bullying’ Venezuela as Trump ramps up pressure
Fp Staff •Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Washington of taking a “bullying approach” toward Venezuela, denouncing US military pressure and threats of force as violations of international law.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to Visit Dominican Republic amid Venezuela tensions
Fp Staff •US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit the Dominican Republic for discussions on drug trafficking and regional security amid heightened tensions with Venezuela
Xi backs Maduro, calls China and Venezuela ‘intimate friends’ as Trump steps up military pressure
Fp Staff •Xi and Maduro have exchanged a series of letters with each other, where they highlighted their countries' commitment to Venezuela's sovereignty, national security, and stability
‘Ridiculous lie’: Venezuela slams US over ‘Cartel de los Soles’ terror tag
Fp Staff •The Trump administration officially declared a Venezuelan group called 'Cartel de los Soles' a terrorist organisation on Monday, despite doubts over its existence
US designates Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles as foreign terrorist organisation
Fp Staff •The United States has formally designated Cartel de los Soles a foreign terrorist organisation, according to a notice posted on the US Treasury Department website on Monday
US prepares new phase of pressure on Venezuela, sources say imminent action looming
Fp Staff •The United States is preparing a new phase of Venezuela-focused operations, including potential covert actions, as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Nicolas Maduro’s government, sources said
What US ‘terrorist’ tag for Venezuelan cartel means for Maduro
•The United States has recently designated an alleged Venezuelan cartel as a terrorist organisation. This can be bad news for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, as the US claims him to be the owner of the cartel. However, the authorities have not released any evidence in public to support the accusation
Several international airlines cancel Venezuela flights as US warns of 'potentially hazardous situation'
Fp Staff •Several international airlines are cancelling their flights to and from Venezuela after the United States Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines of a 'potentially hazardous situation' when flying over the country.
US issues warning over 'hazardous situation' in Venezuelan airspace
•There has been a massive American military buildup in the region in recent months, including the U.S. Navy's largest aircraft carrier, at least eight other warships, and F-35 aircraft