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House Republicans Squash Venezuela War Powers Resolutions
This follows two failed Senate attempts to stop Trump from continuing military action without congressional approval.
Historian: US Escalation Against Venezuela Isn’t About Drugs — It’s About Maduro
Trump declared a blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela amid a vast US military buildup.
Trump Designates Fentanyl as a “Weapon of Mass Destruction”
The declaration comes as Trump has been escalating his illegal and unprovoked military campaign against Venezuela.
Experts Say Even Average Venezuelans Critical of Maduro Won’t Back Regime Change
A US military attack “would bring more chaos, more poverty,” one Caracas resident said.
US Relied on Illegal Sanctions to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker
US armed forces' seizure of the oil tanker constituted an unlawful use of force in violation of the UN Charter.
Decades of Global Drone War Made Trump’s Caribbean Killing Spree Possible
The so-called war on terror laid the foundations for Trump to turn international waters into one-sided battlefields.
Trump’s Monroe Doctrine 2.0 Outlines Imperial Intentions for Latin America
The administration's National Security Strategy signals a return to more outwardly interventionist policies.
Anti-Maduro Leader Accepts Nobel Peace Prize as US Campaign Escalates
Alejandro Velasco, a historian of modern Latin America, discusses the latest Venezuela developments.
Venezuela Calls US Oil Tanker Seizure “Piracy” as Trump Says US Will Keep Oil
Experts say the seizure is likely illegal and represents an expansion of US sanctions enforcement.
Trump Says Maduro’s “Days Are Numbered” as Admin Prepares “Day After” Plans
Administration officials are reportedly preparing plans for various potential scenarios involving Maduro’s ouster.