Top Democrat calls operation ‘a violation of the law’ and promises Senate vote on President Trump’s war powers.
Nicolás Maduro
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Trump wants U.S. oil companies in Venezuela. Here’s what to know
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to “go in” to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here’s what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
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What to know about the U.S. strikes in Venezuela — and the fallout
President Trump said the U.S. would “run” Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. But many questions remain about what’s next.
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Six questions about the capture of Maduro
On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR’s Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.
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Maduro faces drug charges in U.S. even as Trump freed others convicted of trafficking
Just last month, President Trump freed former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who had been convicted in the U.S. of helping smuggle more than 400 tons of cocaine into the country.
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Photos: Aftermath of strikes in Venezuela
Pictures show the aftermath of the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the reaction from around the world.
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U.S. strikes on Venezuela spark alarm across Latin America and beyond
The U.S. military action in Venezuela has drawn condemnation from many regional governments and global powers alike, raising fresh questions about legality, sovereignty and the risk of escalation.
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What are the charges against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro?
The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies” against Maduro, his wife and other defendants.
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Venezuelans brace for hardship as Trump threatens oil blockade
After years of shortages and economic collapse, Venezuelans face fresh uncertainty as Trump threatens an oil blockade — but many say they’re too exhausted to do anything but endure.
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‘A giant game of chicken’: Trump’s Venezuela standoff edges toward conflict
As Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela, any push for regime change risks becoming a costly, dangerous gamble — not the quick fix President Trump might hope for.
