Today’s news
Former Venezuelan President Maduro Sends Message from US Prison
Maduro thanks supporters in first online post since arrest in New York

Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in US drug trafficking case
A U.S. judge questioned the basis for barring Venezuela from funding the defense of former President Nicolás Maduro in his drug trafficking case.
Nicolás Maduro Faces Long Road to Criminal Trial After Venezuela Arrest
Prosecutors press sweeping narco-terror allegations, but Maduro's proceedings are bogged down in dispute over legal fees.
Recent news
Mar. 25, 2026
U.S. Prosecutors Reportedly Investigating Colombian President Petro Over Drug Trafficking Ties
Investigations involve agents from DEA and Homeland Security Investigations, but no charges have been filed yet.
Mar. 21, 2026
Colombia Denies U.S. Investigation into President Petro
Embassy dismisses allegations of ties between Petro and drug traffickers as lacking legal and factual basis
Mar. 19, 2026
Trump Proposes Statehood for Venezuela After Baseball Victory
The former president's plan would grant citizenship to millions, including former dictator Maduro
Mar. 17, 2026
Chile Asks U.S. to Interrogate Maduro About Killing of Venezuelan Dissident
Chilean prosecutor requests cooperation from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in investigation of exiled dissident's murder
Mar. 16, 2026
Lessons for China and Taiwan from U.S. Actions Against Maduro, Iran
Experts say Taiwan must prepare for a Chinese invasion by securing leadership, building militia, and developing long-range drones and torpedoes
Mar. 16, 2026
Trump Tries to Pressure China Into Helping With Iran Conflict
Desperate move as US struggles to keep Strait of Hormuz open amid escalating tensions
Mar. 16, 2026
Venezuelan Socialists Hold 'Global Prayer' for Nicolás Maduro's Release
Event aims to call for 'liberation' of deposed socialist dictator and his wife
Mar. 14, 2026
Trump Administration Opposes Maduro's Request to Dismiss Drug Trafficking Case
The deposed Venezuelan leader argued the U.S. blocked his access to funds for legal fees.
Mar. 14, 2026
Trump Administration Opposes Maduro's Request to Dismiss Drug Trafficking Case
The former Venezuelan leader argued the U.S. blocked his access to funds for legal fees.
Mar. 12, 2026
Jailed Venezuelan Dictator Maduro Yells 'I Am the President!' in Brooklyn Prison
Report claims Maduro spends nights in solitary confinement shouting he was 'kidnapped' by the U.S.
Mar. 7, 2026
Pakistani Man Convicted in Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politician
Asif Merchant claimed he was acting on orders from Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Mar. 6, 2026
U.S. and Venezuela Agree to Restore Diplomatic Ties on Anniversary of Hugo Chávez's Death
The announcement comes after the U.S. carried out an operation to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Mar. 3, 2026
Trump Launches Extended Air War Against Iran
Questions linger about the administration's long-term strategy and potential Congressional opposition.
Mar. 3, 2026
CBS Anchor Echoes Trump's Rhetoric in Iran War Coverage
Tony Dokoupil's special broadcast on the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran drew criticism for its pro-administration framing.
Mar. 2, 2026
Trump's Moves on Iran, Venezuela Squeeze China's Oil Imports
Disrupting oil supplies could undermine China's timeline for potential Taiwan invasion