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March 13, 2026

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Guyana has rejected Venezuela’s objection to a planned seismic survey in its maritime territory, saying the activities fall squarely within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and are fully consistent with international law. In a statement on Thursday, the Government of Guyana said it “categorically rejects” claims by Venezuela that the three-dimensional multi-client seismic exploration programme […]

January 15, 2026

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(Reuters) The U.S. has seized another Venezuela-linked tanker, US officials told Reuters on Thursday, ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted since mid-December that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past. The officials, speaking […]

January 14, 2026

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(Oilprice.com) A couple of years ago, Venezuela’s government decided to revive a territorial claim over much of its neighbour, Guyana. The tiny country was emerging as a major oil producer, and Venezuela wanted a piece. Then came Trump and removed the head of that government. Essequibo lies between Guyana and Venezuela, with both claiming sovereignty, […]

January 4, 2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is holding discussions with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on the administration of the country, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Speaking to Fox News, Noem described the talks as “very matter-of-fact and very clear,” adding that U.S. policy would not tolerate actions she said undermined American influence. “You can […]

January 4, 2026

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Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino said on state television that a “large part” of President Nicolás Maduro’s security team, along with soldiers and civilians, were killed during the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Maduro and his wife. Padrino said the armed forces “firmly reject what he described as the cowardly kidnapping” of […]

January 3, 2026

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For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been observing where the 63-year-old slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, “his pets.” Then, in early December, a planned mission dubbed “Operation Absolute […]

January 3, 2026

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The opposition leader of Venezuela – and Nobel Peace Prize winner – Maria Corina Machado has welcomed the US intervention, saying the country’s “hour of freedom” has arrived. She said on social media that President Maduro was removed from power after refusing a negotiated exit, and the opposition’s candidate for the 2024 elections – Edmundo […]

January 3, 2026

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Venezuela’s government on Saturday condemned what it described as a “very serious military aggression” by the United States after explosions were reported in the capital, Caracas, and other parts of the country. In a statement, the government accused the United States of carrying out attacks in Caracas and in the states of Miranda, Aragua and […]

December 16, 2025

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United States President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all US-sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. “Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. “For the theft of our Assets, […]

December 16, 2025

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The Secretary General of Venezuela’s ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, has made it clear that the party fully supports the decision of the Bolivarian Government to immediately terminate any contract or negotiation involving the supply of gas to Trinidad and Tobago. He made the statements at the PSUV’s weekly press conference […]

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Guyana rejects Venezuela objection, says seismic survey within EEZ

US seizes Guyana-flagged Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

Trump’s Venezuela takeover will make Guyana oil safer

Trump told Venezuelan interim president to ‘lead, or get out the way’ — Kristi Noem

‘Large part’ of Maduro’s security team, ‘innocent civilians’ killed in US operation, says Venezuela’s defence minister

Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

Venezuela’s opposition leader welcomes US intervention

Multiple Explosions Rock Venezuelan Capital, Caracas

Venezuela surrounded: Trump orders ‘total’ blockade of sanctioned Venezuela oil tankers

Cabello takes aim at T&T, Guyana

Madalene Hill turns 100

Chase Academic thrash Santa Rosa 6-0 to claim Massy U-18 title

Journalists must be fearless in the pursuit of truth, says GPA

Madalene Hill turns 100

Chase Academic thrash Santa Rosa 6-0 to claim Massy U-18 title

Journalists must be fearless in the pursuit of truth, says GPA