Criminal networks including Tren de Aragua cartel and ELN guerrillas exploit power vacuum in Venezuela after former President Nicolás Maduro's arrest, threatening transition efforts.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that American forces carried out large-scale military strikes against Venezuela and captured Presiden

The vice president’s defense comes as some GOP lawmakers question the Trump administration’s justification for Saturday’s attack.

Venezuela Crisis News | "Venezuela Does Not Surrender" : "Delcy Rodriguez's Fiery Address Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez said on Tuesday the capture of ousted President Nicolas Maduro was a "complete violation of international law and Venezuelan law.

India voiced “deep concern” over developments in Venezuela, urging peaceful dialogue while stopping short of directly condemning U.S. actions.

President Donald Trump believes US companies can revive Venezuela’s beleaguered oil industry, benefiting both that nation and America. But even if that happens, it would be a fraction of changes needed to get the destitute country back on its feet.

Democratic representatives call the military action an unconstitutional "act of war," while GOP candidates praise efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Venezuela could lose the bulk of its oil export revenues this year if the U.S. blockade stays in place, according to internal government estimates, a scenario that would set off a humanitarian crisis.

Nationally, the average price of gasoline fell to $2.74 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices were down in Michigan, dropping more than a dime from a week ago to $2.69 a gallon — although they did rise before coming down again, according to AAA.