Russia Opens Military Center in Venezuela, Defying U.S.
Russia's state-run Rostec conglomerate will train Venezuelan pilots to use modernized military helicopters at a time when tensions with the U.S. run high.
Russia Defends Troops in Venezuela, Says U.S. 'Nervous'
Russia said "it would be nice to know" what U.S. military advisers were doing in Colombia and why President Donald Trump wants Venezuela's other neighbor, Brazil, to join NATO.
Russia Accuses U.S. of 'Stoking Chaos' in Venezuela
Russian troops will remain in the country "as long as they need it, and as long as the Venezuelan government needs them," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told reporters.
Venezuela's Fabiana Rosales Meets Trump
"I got involved in politics because I want to change my country," Rosales said previously.
Trump: Russia Must Leave Venezuela, 'All Options' Open
Worsening U.S.-Russia ties, the collapse of international arms treaties and Washington's heightened intervention in the Middle East have elicited memories of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Russia Cybersecurity Team Deployed in Venezuela: Report
Two Russian air force planes landed near the capital city of Caracas with about 100 soldiers aboard, and U.S. officials believe the group included cybersecurity experts.
China Defends Russia in Venezuela: Not U.S. 'Backyard'
China said it "would like to work with the international community to help Venezuela restore stability at an early date," just as Russian military personnel and equipment showed up in Caracas.
Mike Pence Says Venezuelan Leader Maduro 'Must Go'
Pence wrote in an op-ed: "Maduro continues to stand in the way of Venezuela's freedom and democracy."
Omar: U.S. Must Hold Friends, Foes to 'Same Standards'
"I believe in an inclusive foreign policy—one that centers on human rights, justice and peace as the pillars of America's engagement in the world, one that brings our troops home and truly makes military action a last resort," Representative Ilhan Omar wrote.
U.S. Could Restrict Visa, MasterCard in Venezuela
"The purpose of these sanctions is to continue to deprive the illegitimate Maduro regime of access to funds and deny their ability to continue stealing from the Venezuelan people," the report said.
Venezuela Crisis Explained: Safety, Economy, Politics
Venezuela, once boosted by Hugo Chávez, suffers one of the world's worst economic crises amid a political row between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó.
Nicolas Maduro Must Go
Military intervention should be the last resort. But a decisive military intervention similar to what was done in 1989 in Panama is better than allowing the dictatorship to win.
China Ready to Bring Venezuela Power, Russia Buys Oil
China said it was "willing to provide assistance to the Venezuelan power system," while Russia dismissed "pointless" U.S. threats to stop buying oil from Caracas.
U.S. Withdraws Last Diplomats From Venezuela
"The presence of U.S. diplomatic staff at the embassy has become a constraint on U.S. policy," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Ocasio-Cortez Praises Omar's Foreign Policy Comments
A "survivor of war," Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is "one of the most effective voices," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
Marco Rubio Is Dam-ed Confused
The Florida senator appears to have confused a reporter for a nonexistent hydroelectric plant in Venezuela.
Rubio Mocks Venezuela Blaming Him for Power Outage
Senator Marco Rubio denied being behind the massive blackout in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro vowed to defeat "American imperialism" trying to overthrow him.
Venezuela: Nationwide Blackout Blamed on 'Sabotage'
The outage is reportedly affecting the capital Caracas and 15 of the nation's 23 states.
Trump Joked With John Bolton Not to Start Any Wars
The White House national security adviser has long been known for his hawkish views, which have sometimes appeared in President Donald Trump's own policies.
Mike Pence Warns 'Swift Response,' Venezuela VP Reacts
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. would not tolerate "any threats, violence or intimidation" against opposition leader Juan Guaidó, but his Venezuelan counterpart railed against Western intervention.
Trump Adviser Insulted Latin America, Russia Claims
Bolton suggested that the Trump administration was ready to embrace a modern version of the Monroe Doctrine.
U.S. Takes New Venezuela Action, Defying Russia, China
Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov said Elliot Abrams wants "bloodshed in Venezuela to justify military intervention," but the U.S. envoy said he doesn't mean it.
Fox Host Praises Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Venezuela
"There should be no Democrats on the fence on this issue," Fox News Business host Trish Regan argued.
China Praises Venezuela, Joins Russia Against U.S.
China said that "the Venezuelan government has maintained calmness and restraint and has spared no effort to maintain domestic peace and stability and to effectively avoid large-scale bloody conflicts."
Venezuela's Maduro Rebukes Trump's 'Nazi-Style' Speech
President Nicolás Maduro mocked the U.S. president's attempt to persuade Venezuela's military to support opposition leader Juan Guaidó and allow humanitarian aid into the country. "Who is the commander of the armed forces—Donald Trump from Miami?" he asked.
'Fox & Friends' Ridicules Bernie Sanders 2020 Campaign
Fox News ridiculed Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign announcement Tuesday morning, warning viewers of the danger that comes with having a "legitimate socialist" entering the 2020 race.
Trump Says Venezuelan Military Will 'Lose Everything'
As the Maduro regime fights back, President Donald Trump vowed to overthrow socialism in Venezuela.
Cuba Says U.S. Is Sending Special Forces to Caribbean
Cuba's foreign minister lashed out at the U.S., alleging it is preparing for "military aggression" against Venezuela.
Trump Official Clashes With Ilhan Omar Over Venezuela
"I don't understand why members of this committee or the American people should find any testimony that you give today to be truthful," Congresswoman Ilhan Omar told U.S. special envoy to Venezuela Elliott Abrams.
Will U.S. Send Troops to Colombia? Trump: 'You'll See'
Last month, President Donald Trump's national security adviser was spotted with a notepad that said, "5,000 troops to Colombia."