by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor As Donald Trump prepares for his second presidential inauguration on Tuesday, 20 January 2025, speculation is mounting over his administration’s foreign policy priorities. One of the most
On March 3, tens of thousands of Venezuelan citizens poured into the streets of Caracas once again, demanding the release of President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, exactly two months
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The U.S. Treasury Department has blocked the Venezuelan government from covering legal fees for President Nicolas Maduro, who remains detained in a New York federal prison following his kidnapping on January 3.
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The United States has formally restored a diplomatic presence in Venezuela after six years, with the arrival in Caracas of Laura Dogu as Chargé d’Affaires and her announcement that Washington will work
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Images of Nicolás Maduro smiling and giving a thumbs-up while under U.S. custody have sparked intense speculation about the Venezuelan leader’s mindset after his dramatic capture. A Times UK report suggests that
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In these early days of January, we have had to witness what hoped never to see, though it comes as no surprise: the kidnapping of a legitimate sitting president through a criminal
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The departure of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has opened the door to what could become the world’s largest and most complex sovereign debt restructuring since Greece’s 2012 default, the Financial Times reports.
More The recent U.S. military operation against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro have sparked sharp criticism and condemnation. Maduro now awaits trial in New York City. Once again, it is
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Swiss authorities have moved swiftly to freeze assets belonging to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his close associates, following his arrest by U.S. forces in Caracas and subsequent transfer to the United
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A little after 2am, Venezuela time, on 3 January 2026, in violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the United States began an attack on several sites in the country,
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Saturday’s U.S. military strikes on Venezuela have provoked a wave of condemnation and concern from countries across the globe, highlighting the fragile state of international relations. Russia’s Foreign Ministry described the attacks
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