Venezuelan Political Crisis

Latin America April 13

Fears of another narco-state rise as Latin American country readies for pivotal vote

Ecuador is headed to a second round of a presidential election in which incumbent President Daniel Noboa faces leftist challenger Luisa González as the nation faces gang violence.

Venezuelan Political Crisis April 9

Venezuelan opposition promises reparations to Laken Riley’s family, other victims of Tren de Aragua violence

In a letter to Laken Riley's family, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia promised to offer "reparations" to victims of Tren de Aragua crimes.

Homeland Security March 31

Federal judge postpones DHS’s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans

A federal judge ordered to postpone DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's order to terminate the temporary protected status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants.

Immigration March 23

US deportation flights to Venezuela resume following weeks-long standoff

Deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants resumed on Sunday after the Trump administration struck a deal with Nicholás Maduro following a weeks-long standoff between the two countries.

Opinion March 22

BROADCAST BIAS: Networks skip the news, pretend they're on 'Law & Order' defending Venezuelan gang

For ABC, CBS, and NBC any foreign figures who are being deported by Trump automatically assume the mantle of innocent victim, no matter how criminal their behavior.

Politics March 20

WH may reverse decision to kill Biden-Maduro oil deal, apply tariffs instead to avoid hurting US firms

President Donald Trump held a White House meeting with oil executives, Cabinet officials and advocates on Wednesday, at which Howard Lutnick offered a unique suggestion.

Secretary of State March 18

Venezuela will face 'severe, and escalating sanctions' if it doesn't accept its citizens, Rubio says

Venezuela could face new "severe" and "escalating" sanctions if the South American nation doesn't take back its citizens being deported from the U.S.

Immigration March 13

Americans held captive by South American dictator symptom of deeper threat, says former Green Beret

Former U.S. Army Green Beret Jordan Goudreau is sounding the alarm about a deeper national security problem at play after the State Department revealed nine Americans are held hostage.

Migrant Crime March 7

Venezuelan gangs are far from a 'fake' problem, Colorado DA says: 'Giant issue'

Colorado District Attorney George Brauchler said that those denying the issue of Venezuelan gangs in the state were engaged in an “ignorance-is-bliss approach to the law."

Venezuelan Political Crisis March 1

Venezuelan oppo leader joins Cuban-born GOP lawmaker praising Trump for canceling Biden-Maduro oil deal

After President Donald Trump nixed an oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela forged by the Biden administration, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., headlined a conference with Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in Miami.

Fox News Flash February 26

Secretary of State Marco Rubio vows President Donald Trump won't be 'blackmailed' by the Maduro regime

Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins "The Brian Kilmeade Show" to discuss the Trump administration's posture toward Venezuela.

Immigration February 21

Group of Venezuelans sue Trump admin for temporary immigration protections

A group of migrants are suing the Trump administration for ending the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 600,000 Venezuelans, claiming the move is unlawful and racially motivated.

Immigration February 11

Venezuelan planes sent to US for deportation flights return to country with nearly 200 deportees

Two planes sent by Venezuela returned to the country from El Paso, Texas, on Monday with nearly 200 Venezuelans who were in the U.S. illegally.

Venezuelan Political Crisis February 6

US seizes second plane owned by Venezuelan government in Dominican Republic, citing evasion of sanctions

An aircraft that U.S. officials say was used to benefit Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was seized Thursday in the Dominican Republic.

VIDEO January 31

Richard Grenell meets with Maduro in Venezuela

Grenell met with the Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro at the country's presidential palace. (Video: Reuters.)

Trump's First 100 Days January 31

Trump envoy Richard Grenell secures freedom for 6 Americans following meeting with Maduro in Venezuela

Richard Grenell secured the release of six Americans following a meeting with Venezuela's dictator Nicolas Maduro on Friday. Grenell demanded that Maduro accept deported criminals from the U.S.

Latin America January 31

Trump official travels to Venezuela in push for Maduro regime to take back Tren de Aragua gang members

Ric Grenell has traveled to Venezuela to meet with socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro and demand that he accept deported criminals from the U.S. and release American hostages.

VIDEO January 24

President Trump's executive order ‘first step’ in eliminating Tren de Aragua, says expert

Jose Gustavo Arocha, a former high-ranking Venezuelan military official and senior fellow at the U.S.-based Center for a Secure Free Society, told Fox News Digital that Trump’s order is the “first good step in the route to neutralize TdA.”

Migrant Crime January 10

'Weaponized migration': US faces deadly consequences with Maduro in power, Venezuelan opposition warns

As the Venezuelan political crisis reaches a breaking point, members of the Venezuelan opposition party are warning there will be an increase in Tren de Aragua gang violence with deadly consequences for the U.S. if socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro successfully retakes power.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 10

Trump issues warning to Maduro as Venezuelan leader enters third term, US expands sanctions

President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who entered his third term Friday, that he better keep democracy activists 'safe and alive' after detaining Maria Machado.

VIDEO January 10

Trump warns Maduro: Don’t harm freedom fighters

Fox News hosts Rachel Campos-Duffy, Will Cain, and Ainsley Earhardt discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s stern message to Venezuela’s president on ‘Fox & Friends.’

Latin America January 9

Details of Venezuelan opposition leader's possible arrest remain unclear amid Maduro inauguration resistance

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's aides claim she was detained Thursday, despite denials by the country's socialist government.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 9

Thousands of Venezuelan opposition supporters take to the streets ahead of Maduro's third inauguration

Venezuelan opposition supporters protested around the country in a last-minute effort to put pressure on President Maduro the day before he is to be sworn in for his third term.

Politics January 9

Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has urgent message for President-elect Donald Trump

Days before Venezuela's dictator is to be sworn in after an illegitimate election, opposition leaders are calling for nationwide protests.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 8

2 Americans arrested in Venezuela on eve of Maduro inauguration over ‘terrorism’ claims

Two Americans have been arrested in Venezuela, with President Nicolas Maduro claiming the charges relate to an intent to "practice terrorism against the Venezuelan people."

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 7

Venezuela's Maduro to start third term in office amid rigged election: 'Blatant violation'

The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, as the opposition leader is trying to garner international support following meetings with President Biden, and other world leaders.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 6

Venezuelan opposition leader who claimed victory over Maduro meets with Biden

Edmundo González Urrutia, the Venezuelan opposition leader who claimed to have beaten current President Nicolás Maduro in an election in July, met with President Biden on Monday.

Politics January 2

Hochul's Christmastime boast of safer subway came amid string of alarming violent attacks

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated a statistical decrease in New York City subway crime, including minor and major offenses, just days before several fatal and near-fatal incidents.

Migrant Crime December 13

Tren de Aragua are ideological terrorists disguised as a street gang warns former military officer

A former high-ranking Venezuelan military officer is sounding the alarm about the migrant gang Tren de Aragua being used as a tool of the Venezuelan government to sow violence and discord throughout the United States.

Illegal Immigrants November 29

Venezuelan gang members linked to violent apartment takeover arrested in New York City

Tren de Aragua members Denyeer Aramillo Meneses, 23, and Edison Pena Angulo, 25, were arrested in the Bronx. Both were pictured in a viral video of a Colorado armed break in.