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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Former State Department Officials Warn Trump Needs Congressional Approval to Continue Venezuela Military Campaign

According to experts, the Trump administration cannot continue its campaign in Venezuela without explicit Congressional approval once the War Powers Resolution's 60-day limit expires on Nov. 3.

Latin Times

Maduro Regime Targets Dissent With Fast-Track Hate-Crime Convictions, Public-Reporting System as U.S. Pressure Mounts

A source consulted by Caracas Chronicles said the government has launched "a generalized systematic pattern of state action against anyone who dissents"

Latin Times

Europeans largely skip Latin American summit under Donald Trump's shadow

Top European leadership is set to skip the EU-CELAC summit on Sunday marked by tensions between the United States and Colombia. Donald Trump is also pursuing an aggressive policy on Venezuela, with Nicolás Maduro in focus. Europeans cite low attendance to cancel summit participation.

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Colombia's Petro Calls Re-Do Of Venezuela's Presidential Election Amid U.S. Pressure: 'It Would Be Wise for Maduro and Machado'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for Venezuela to hold a new presidential election with "real guarantees for all contenders," arguing that renewed political dialogue, rather than foreign intervention, is the only legitimate path forward.

Latin Times

Moscow Signals Possible Deployment of Hypersonic Missiles to Aid Maduro Amid U.S. Military Threat: Report

Russia is signaling it could supply Venezuela with advanced hypersonic missiles as U.S. military activity intensifies near the country, according to The Times.

Latin Times

Rand Paul Again Warns Against Regime In Venezuela: 'Risks Empowering The Very Cartels We Are Trying To Defeat'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul again spoke against ousting authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, saying that even though he is a dictator, there are many others around the world and "that does not mean we send Americans to fight every one of them."

Latin Times

U.S. Adds Advanced Guided-Missile Cruiser to Forces in the Caribbean Even as Trump Expresses Reservations About Striking Venezuela

The United States has expanded its naval presence in the Caribbean with the deployment of the USS Gettysburg, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser

Latin Times

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Maduro Reportedly Open To Leaving Venezuela In Exchange For Amnesty And 'Comfortable Exile': Report

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro would be open to leaving power in exchange for amnesty for him and his lieutenants, the lifting of the bounties on his head and a comfortable exile, according to a new report

Latin Times

Spanish police arrest 13 people suspected of belonging to Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang

The Tren de Aragua gang originated in Venezuela more than a decade ago at an infamously lawless prison with hardened criminals in the central state of Aragua.

Euronews

Venezuela's Maduro Taunts Trump Over Military Deployment: 'Do Whatever You Want, We Won't Be Rattled'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro taunted the Trump administration over the U.S. Army's deployment in the region and its pressure campaign to oust him.

Latin Times

‘Drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping’: the lawless rush for rare earth minerals in Venezuela

Guerrilla groups have seized control of mining areas, exploiting Indigenous people and fuelling environmental ruin on the border with Colombia

The Guardian - UK

Trump accused Venezuelan boat crews of narco-terrorism. Here’s the truth

Four of the victims have been identified through a painstaking investigation

The Independent UK

Latest US strike on alleged narco-boat in Caribbean kills three

The latest US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing the total death toll to 69 amid ongoing tensions with the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Euronews

What a reporter found when she investigated US military strikes on Venezuelan drug boats

Regina Garcia Cano was behind the story that provided the first comprehensive account of recent strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats

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The Guardian - AU

US strikes another alleged drug boat bringing death toll from campaign in Latin America to 70

US strikes have destroyed at least 18 vessels, but Washington has yet to make public any concrete evidence that its targets posed a threat to America

The Guardian - AU

Manchester United teenager James Overy handed shock Socceroos call-up

17-year-old defender named in first Australia squad as Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree return from injury for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia

The Guardian - US

Senate blocks Democrats’ bid to check Trump power over Venezuela strikes

Resolution fails 49-51 with only two Republican senators voting in favor as president increases military buildup

AAP

Teenager, key names among big Socceroos squad changes

Two crucial Socceroos return for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia while a teen sensation is among those earning a maiden call-up.

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Latin Times

U.S. Again Sends Bombers Less Than 50 Miles From Venezuela As Aircraft Carrier Approaches The Caribbean

The U.S. again flew bombers less than 50 miles from the Venezuelan coast as tensions remain high in the region and the USS Gerald Ford continues to approach

The Independent UK

Trump team admits it doesn’t have legal backing for Venezuela strikes but wants DOJ green light

The administration reportedly told lawmakers on Wednesday it is not currently planning strikes inside Venezuela, though the White House is exploring its options

Latin Times

Trump Reportedly Expressed Reservations About Striking Venezuela, Fearing It Might Not Lead Maduro To Step Down

President Donald Trump has expressed reservations about ordering strikes in Venezuela, fearing authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro won't leave power even in the case, according to a new report.

Latin Times

White House Pursues New Legal Authority for Strikes Inside Venezuela After Telling Congress Current Campaign Doesn't Allow It

One U.S. official said policy could shift rapidly, commenting that "what is true one day may very well not be the next" regarding Trump's position on Venezuela

Latin Times

GOP Senator Justifies Caribbean Bombings, Says 'Cartels Are Backed by Venezuela's Navy and Pose a Threat to the U.S.'

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts defended ongoing U.S. military strikes targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, citing alleged ties between narcotraffickers and Venezuela's armed forces.

Latin Times

The U.S. Has Now Killed Over 65 People In Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats

The death toll resulting from U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific has now topped 65 following the latest attack.

The Guardian - US

US military buildup off Venezuela coast stirs echoes of 1989 Panama invasion

Some see anti-Noriega operation as model for deposing Maduro but others say US-orchestrated military coup is more likely option

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