Nicolas Maduro

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.