Dec 19 Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality By Ben Finley, Eric Tucker, Kevin Freking, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Some experts say seizing sanctioned oil tied to leader Nicolás Maduro could provoke a military response from Venezuela, engaging American forces in a new level of conflict that goes beyond their attacks on alleged drug boats. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 6:06 Venezuela oil blockade could have 'chilling effect' on Maduro, ex-ambassador says By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn For weeks, the Trump administration has been escalating pressure on Venezuela and the government of Nicolás Maduro. Wednesday night, we heard from a critic of the approach. For a different perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jimmy Story. He spent 25… Continue watching
Dec 17 WATCH: 'We want it back': Trump demands Venezuela return 'land, oil rights' to U.S. By Associated Press Under Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s predecessor, Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan government seized assets from some American oil companies after the country nationalized oil fields in 2007. Trump on Wednesday stated that his intention is “getting land, oil rights, whatever we… Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Trump addresses the nation from the White House | PBS News special coverage President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for… Continue reading
Dec 12 Seizure of rogue oil tanker off Venezuela signals new U.S. crackdown on shadow fleet By Joshua Goodman, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The recent seizure of an oil tanker known as Skipper by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign to choke off Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s access to oil revenues. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 5:02 Venezuelan opposition leader makes harrowing journey to receive Nobel Peace Prize By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Friday vowed to continue her political pursuit to create democracy in Venezuela. This week she braved an arduous journey to accept the peace prize in Oslo, Norway. Nick Schifrin speaks now with the… Continue watching
Dec 11 U.S. sanctions 3 of Maduro's nephews as pressure campaign on Venezuela ramps up By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The U.S. imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, among others, on Thursday as President Donald Trump looks to inflict further pressure on the South American nation. Continue reading
Dec 11 Noem says seizure of oil tanker off Venezuelan coast linked to U.S. antidrug efforts By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The assertion, which came during Noem's testimony to the House Homeland Security Committee, provided the Trump administration’s most thorough assessment so far of why it took control of the vessel on Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 11 Venezuelan Nobel laureate credits Trump for pressuring Maduro with 'decisive' actions By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's statements to reporters came hours after she appeared in public for the first time in 11 months, following her arrival in Norway’s capital, Oslo, where her daughter received the Nobel Peace Prize award on her behalf… Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 5:59 U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The United States on Wednesday seized a tanker ship off the coast of Venezuela. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a social media post that a warrant was executed for the crude oil tanker that was once used to transport… Continue watching