NewsNewsLatin AmericaVenezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to TrumpTrump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect". 2 days agoWorldUS forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean SeaThe tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.2 days agoLatin AmericaSinger Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegationsIglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.4 days agoEuropeFive severed heads displayed on Ecuador beachBathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.6 days agoLatin AmericaBodies of Cubans killed during US raid on Venezuela returnedThe bodies of 32 soldiers killed during the US action are received in Havana on Thursday. 3 days agoLatin AmericaVenezuela has freed some American citizens from prison, US official saysA US state department official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released, but called the move "an important step in the right direction".4 days agoWorldJailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releasesRamón Guanipa's father was accused of treason for challenging the disputed 2024 presidential election result.6 days agoLatin AmericaUS-Venezuela tensionsThe continued mysteries surrounding the intelligence operation to seize MaduroFrom intelligence sources to intricate mission plans, some details are becoming clearer - but many questions remain unanswered.US involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump saysThe US president says only time would tell how long his administration will be involved in the running of the country.Analysis: Why Trump chose Maduro's VP over Nobel winnerWhat is it about Delcy Rodríguez that caught the eye of the Trump administration?US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.'Fear in the streets': Venezuelans uncertain about what might happen nextThe BBC spoke to Venezuelans after the seizure by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Features & AnalysisColombia sees 'real threat' of US military action, president tells BBCGustavo Petro tells the BBC's Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US "empire", after Trump threatened Colombia with military action.Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for ChinaThe US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is no fan of chaos.Tracking the oil tankers seized by the USThe US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela?Trump has made numerous threats against other nations in Washington's orbit.Cuba defiant as it braces for post-Maduro eraThe prospects for Cuba - a close ally of Nicolás Maduro's Venezuela - are now bleak, writes the BBC's Will Grant.Watch/ListenWatch: BBC reports from outside Venezuela's 'El Helicoide' prisonBBC reporter Norberto Paredes is in Caracas as the Venezuelan government begins to release its political prisoners.Watch: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean seaThe US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.BBC Verify examines claims Venezuela 'stole' US oilThe US government has made it clear that getting access to Venezuelan oil is an important motivation for its actions in the country.Watch: Trump says Maduro copied his dancing. Did he?The US president on Tuesday claimed the ousted Venezuelan leader imitated his moves. Here's a side-by-side look at both men's dancing.What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba?The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.Latest Updates1 day agoMachado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.1 day ago2 days agoCuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in VenezuelaThe recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements. 2 days ago2 days agoPublic pay their respects to Cubans killed in Venezuela during US raidThe BBC's Will Grant is in Cuba's capital, Havana, where people lined the streets to pay tribute.2 days ago2 days agoUS forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean SeaThe tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.2 days ago3 days agoBodies of Cubans killed during US raid on Venezuela returnedThe bodies of 32 soldiers killed during the US action are received in Havana on Thursday. 3 days ago3 days agoShe's offered to share her Nobel with Trump. But what might Machado ask for in return?Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.3 days ago6 days agoJailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releasesRamón Guanipa's father was accused of treason for challenging the disputed 2024 presidential election result.6 days ago6 days agoFive severed heads displayed on Ecuador beachBathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.6 days ago9 Jan 2026US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund. 9 Jan 2026...
