DeSantis says state charges possibly coming for Nicolás Maduro
Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Tuesday that Florida may pursue unprecedented state charges against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing federal charges in the U.S.
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Trump seeks ‘dominance’ with new ‘Donroe Doctrine’
With his “Donroe Doctrine,” President Donald Trump said he seeks to implement his vision of U.S. “dominance” in the Western Hemisphere.
After U.S. military action in Venezuela, Trump talks about his future plans
After the U.S. government moved forward with the capture and prosecution of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, the world was waiting for President Donald Trump’s next move.
Cuban exiles: US control of Venezuelan oil flow to weaken communists’ grasp on power
The U.S. government’s capture and prosecution of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores raised questions about President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
Maduro’s capture raises questions about U.S. immigration policy on Venezuelans
The U.S. government’s capture and prosecution of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores raised questions about President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
Venezuelan UF graduate reacts to Trump sharing his message of gratitude after Maduro’s capture
A 20-year-old Venezuelan migrant in Miami-Dade County reacts to going viral after President Donald Trump shared a Local 10 News story on social media.
US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to blast Venezuela intervention as America defends action
Both allies and adversaries of the United States on Monday used an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to voice opposition to the audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured leader Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelans in Doral remain hopeful as Maduro appears in federal courthouse in Manhattan
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were in the custody of the U.S. on Saturday morning after a targeted U.S. military operation that followed months of strikes on boats off the coast of Venezuela.
Questions remain regarding who will run Venezuela following US capture of Nicolas Maduro
Some have questions about who Venezuela’s next leader will be after President Donald Trump said the country’s opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, doesn’t have the people’s respect to run after Nicolas Maduro was captured by the U.S.
International politics expert Hugo Acha discusses Venezuelan conflict on Local 10
All eyes are on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States.
South Floridians celebrate US capture of Maduro at Versailles in Little Havana
Flags flew and people gathered on Saturday outside Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine after President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
MIA reports delays, cancellations after US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Flight operations at Miami International Airport are being disrupted following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, authorities and airlines reported Saturday.
Here is a timeline of US escalating actions before Maduro’s capture in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were in the custody of the U.S. on Saturday morning after a targeted U.S. military operation that followed months of strikes on boats off the coast of Venezuela.
Hundreds of Venezuelans gather in Doral to celebrate Maduro’s capture by US
Hundreds of Venezuelans gathered in Doral early Saturday morning after finding out that the U.S. had captured Nicolas Maduro.
Leaders from South Florida react to capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
U.S. leaders from South Florida are reacting after the United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York after capture by US forces, AP source says
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack.
US Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar discusses efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar discussed the ongoing struggle to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and her role in supporting opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who recently received the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts.
U.S. forces seize oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Machado soon to arrive in Norway
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that U.S. forces had seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and added, “other things are happening.”
Venezuela threatens airlines over flights suspensions; Democrats reassert congressional authority
With the support of House Democrats, Rep. Jim Himes introduced the War Powers Resolution, which aims to reassert congressional authority over boat strikes near Venezuela.
Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado: ‘Maduro started this war’
Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado told Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Wednesday that she approved of the U.S. military actions in the southern Caribbean.
Tensions with Venezuela: Warner criticizes Trump administration for excluding Democrats from briefing
uring a news conference on Thursday, Sen. Mark Warner criticized the Trump administration for excluding Democrats from attending a briefing about the U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean.
US sought to lure Nicolás Maduro’s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader
The federal agent had a daring pitch for Nicolás Maduro’s chief pilot: All he had to do was surreptitiously divert the Venezuelan president’s plane to a place where U.S. authorities could nab the strongman.
Congressman Carlos Gimenez discusses US strikes on drug transport vessels
Recent deadly U.S. strikes on accused drug transport vessels have taken center stage this week as tensions with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro escalate. South Florida’s diaspora is closely watching, and now a wider U.S. audience is focusing on what is happening and why. Congressman Carlos Gimenez is among the few lawmakers who received a classified military briefing.
‘Largest drug offload’ in U.S. Coast Guard history includes cocaine found in ‘many’ vessels from Venezuela, feds say
The U.S. Coast Guard celebrated a “historic milestone” after crews unloaded over 76,140 pounds of illegal drugs -- most of it cocaine -- that the feds planned to investigate and destroy.
Venezuelans protest in South Florida as Maduro starts 3rd term amid $25M bounty
Venezuelans in South Florida gathered in protest Thursday as Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a controversial third six-year term, amid claims of election fraud and a $25 million bounty for his arrest related to alleged drug trafficking.
Venezuelans protest in South Florida as Maduro takes contested oath of office
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for another term on Friday, deepening the country’s political crisis as opposition leaders and many Venezuelans claim he lost the election.
Man who worked for Venezuelan oil company admits to U.S. sanctions evasion benefiting Maduro
Federal prosecutors said George Semerene Quintero’s case showed Nicolás Maduro used the Venezuelan oil company to illegally funnel parts to maintain planes used by him and his cronies.
Maduro shows solidarity with Hezbollah; opposition demonstrates in Doral
On Saturday night, during a televised speech at an event related to the disputed presidential election in Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro stood next to several men who wore traditional Arab headdresses known as keffiyeh or hatta.
How Maduro’s administration works around U.S. sanctions, according to prosecutors
Despite U.S. sanctions, prosecutors say Venezuela’s state-owned oil company accessed aircraft parts from the U.S. such as bearings, joint slide flexes, and actuators for its aircraft fleet.
Venezuelan opposition continues worldwide demonstrations including in Miami
Venezuelans continued protests on Saturday at home and around the world. Thousands were at a rally at the FPL Solar Amphitheater, at Bayfront Park, in downtown Miami.
Crisis in Venezuela: Justice First opposition party reports more arbitrary detentions
The Justice First, or Primero Justicia, an opposition political party in Venezuela, reported more arbitrary detentions on Friday.
Crisis in Venezuela: Maduro reports 1,200 arrests during protests, warns about 1,000 more
Nicolas Maduro reports 1,200 arrests during protests and threatens to arrest 1,000 more. Nongovernmental organizations report arbitrary arrests, executions, and raids by police and military forces.
Crisis in Venezuela: Padrino’s cousin in U.S. urges 4-star general to ‘do the right thing’
The Padrino family appears to embody the divisions of many Venezuelans and Venezuelan Americans during the ongoing political crisis.
Biden administration questions legitimacy of Venezuela’s election results
The Biden administration shared their concerns Tuesday over the recent Venezuelan presidential election results, questioning the legitimacy of incumbent Nicolas Maduro’s declared victory and calling for transparency from Venezuela’s electoral authorities.
South Florida leaders demand action amid controversy over Venezuelan election results
South Florida leaders and residents continued their demand for change at a press conference Tuesday after questioning the legitimacy of Venezuelan President Maduro’s purported re-election.
Biden administration calls for transparency in Venezuela election
President Joe Biden left the White House Monday facing questions on various issues, including the contentious election results in Venezuela.