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Russian Parliament: “We Can ‘Mirror’ in Venezuela What West Is Doing in Ukraine”–Sends Air Defenses
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Russian Parliament: “We Can ‘Mirror’ in Venezuela What West Is Doing in Ukraine”–Sends Air Defenses

November 6, 2025

When regional relations Iran and Syria called on Russia to help defend them against attacks by America, Israel, and…

Lessons from History Loom Large as Trump Weighs War Options in Venezuela
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Lessons from History Loom Large as Trump Weighs War Options in Venezuela

November 5, 2025

A report in the New York Times claims that Trump has major legal and military considerations to make having arrived at…

UN Condemns Aircraft Carrier and “Night Stalkers” On Standby for Regime Change in Venezuela
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UN Condemns Aircraft Carrier and “Night Stalkers” On Standby for Regime Change in Venezuela

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Story at a glance… The US military continues bombing boats in international waters accusing them of drug trafficking. The…

US Admiral Resigns Amid Unprecedented Escalation Against Venezuela, Boat Bombing Continues
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US Admiral Resigns Amid Unprecedented Escalation Against Venezuela, Boat Bombing Continues

October 17, 2025

Story at a glance… Venezuela is at risk of regime change and invasion by the Trump government, which has…

Regime Change Awareness in Venezuela as US Strikes Fourth Suspected Drug Vessel
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Regime Change Awareness in Venezuela as US Strikes Fourth Suspected Drug Vessel

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

On October 3rd, the US carried out its fourth strike on a Venezuelan vessel off the country’s coast, making…

Venezuela Prepares for Invasion: Pentagon Officials Tell NYT the Goal Is Regime Change
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Venezuela Prepares for Invasion: Pentagon Officials Tell NYT the Goal Is Regime Change

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

The independently-run Venezuela Analysis reports that the national militia of Venezuela has swelled as thousands rush to sign-up following a…

“Unsettling” Extrajudicial Killing of Venezuelan Boat and 11 Crew Had No Legal Basis
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“Unsettling” Extrajudicial Killing of Venezuelan Boat and 11 Crew Had No Legal Basis

September 5, 2025

On September 2nd, the US conducted an airstrike or drone bombing against an unflagged, unidentified civilian vessel which killed…

American Prisoners Released from Venezuela as Maduro Warmly Recounts Meeting with Trump’s Envoy
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American Prisoners Released from Venezuela as Maduro Warmly Recounts Meeting with Trump’s Envoy

February 1, 2025

Despite not recognizing the legitimacy of Nicolas Maduro’s third-consecutive term as President of Venezuela, a meeting between Maduro and…

Venezuela’s Gonzalez Stands Less of a Chance Than Previous Exiled Opposition Candidate
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Venezuela’s Gonzalez Stands Less of a Chance Than Previous Exiled Opposition Candidate

January 8, 2025

Inauguration Day for the President of Venezuela is this Friday, and a somewhat doddering political opponent Edmundo Gonzalez recently…

In Venezuela, One Should Take the Opposition at Their Word: Their Goal is Conquest
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In Venezuela, One Should Take the Opposition at Their Word: Their Goal is Conquest

September 3, 2024

Over a month has passed since the Venezuelan presidential elections saw the Bolivarian socialist president Nicolas Maduro retain his…

Venezuela Elections: Low-Level Violence Spreads as US-Funded Opposition Yet to Make Move at Regime Change
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Venezuela Elections: Low-Level Violence Spreads as US-Funded Opposition Yet to Make Move at Regime Change

July 30, 2024

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was reelected on Sunday when official election figures placed his lead at a healthy 7%…

Die Is Cast: US Will Contest and Try to Delegitimize Upcoming Venezuelan Elections
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Die Is Cast: US Will Contest and Try to Delegitimize Upcoming Venezuelan Elections

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

In a major milestone for the upcoming elections in Venezuela, all candidates and parties have been registered and registration…

As Venezuela Prepares for Elections, US Sanctions, Seizes Assets, and Continues Antagonism
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As Venezuela Prepares for Elections, US Sanctions, Seizes Assets, and Continues Antagonism

March 18, 2024

Venezuelan presidential elections are set for July 28th, and long-time socialist leader Nicolas Maduro is running again for the…

US Increasingly In the Cold on Venezuela—Supporting a Government Several Governments  Ago
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US Increasingly In the Cold on Venezuela—Supporting a Government Several Governments Ago

January 25, 2023July 24, 2023

The united opposition political parties in Venezuela, through the unicameral legislature called the National Assembly, decided to end the…

Landslide Election Wins in Venezuela For Maduro’s Party Biden-Backed Opposition Considers “Disappearing”
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Landslide Election Wins in Venezuela For Maduro’s Party Biden-Backed Opposition Considers “Disappearing”

December 6, 2021July 24, 2023

Story at a glance… Recent elections for state governorships in Venezuela see socialists win in landslide amid tens of…

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Failed Sanctions in Venezuelan and Cuba Set to be Replicated in Nicaragua, as U.S. Pushes Regime Change

October 18, 2021

PICTURED: President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega. Photo Credit: Cancelleria de Ecuador. CC. 2.0 Story at a glance… Congress is…

Armed Coup in Venezuela Looks Like Bay of Pigs 2020–Who Was Involved?
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Armed Coup in Venezuela Looks Like Bay of Pigs 2020–Who Was Involved?

May 8, 2020October 24, 2023

Two American citizens have been arrested by authorities in Venezuela along with a dozen others in a failed paramilitary…

The Effects of Sanctions on Venezuela and Iran During COVID-19
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The Effects of Sanctions on Venezuela and Iran During COVID-19

May 4, 2020

PICTURED: President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office, with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to his right. Mnuchin is…

U.S. Sanctions Every Newly-Elected Member of the Venezuelan National Assembly Leadership
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U.S. Sanctions Every Newly-Elected Member of the Venezuelan National Assembly Leadership

January 21, 2020

CARACAS, Venezuela. January 6th, 2020. In a move to put greater pressure on the regime of Nicolas Maduro in…

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Bipartisan Propaganda And Bipartisan Imperialism: The Paper Thin Case For U.S. Policy In Venezuela

November 8, 2019July 24, 2023

PICTURED: Vice President Mike Pence meets with Venezuelan Ambassador for the opposition to the U.S. Carlos Vecchio and Colombia-based…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that his government will adhere to the NEW START treaty with the US…

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