US–Venezuela showdown threatens to jolt gas prices — what could spark a surge

As President Donald Trump's drug campaign targets Venezuela, potential land strikes raise concerns about oil market disruption and higher energy prices for Americans.

Trump warns Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro his ‘days are numbered,’ prez won’t rule out ground invasion

When asked if he could rule out a ground invasion of Venezuela, Trump answered: "I don't want to rule in or out."

Venezuela's Maduro says economy grew 9% in 2025, will grow 7% in 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday the country's economy will grow by 9% by the end of 2025, and will likely grow by 7% in 2026.
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Out of hiding, Venezuela's Machado vows to return to end 'tyranny'

Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado will do her best to return to Venezuela to end the "tyranny" in the country, she said Thursday as she seized the spotlight in

Trump stepping up pressure on Venezuela with massive show of force

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the U.S. seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid escalating tensions between the administration and the region.

What Explains Trump’s Aggression Toward Venezuela? Who Knows.

We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.” Now, as the first year of his second term draws to a close, President Trump is mobilizing for war against … Venezuela? The buildup to a possible conflict with Venezuela,
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