U.S. policy faces cascading pressures linked to energy markets, migration flows, and regional diplomacy, yet the structure of the Venezuelan state constrains the impact of any external move. The resulting environment forces officials to operate with limited leverage while absorbing the effects of a crisis unfolding beyond their control.

CSIS Americas Program director Ryan Berg discusses the U.S. mission in Venezuela and how it aligns with the ‘America First’ agenda on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Several South American countries announced new migration controls and border security measures in response to Venezuela's political crisis

Germany's foreign ministry on Saturday called for a political solution in Venezuela where the United States attacked and captured leader Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela defaulted in 2017 on government and PDVSA bonds, with accumulated interest swelling total liabilities far beyond original amounts.

Maduro: U.S. Pressure, Risk of a Narco Regime and Succession Scenarios” on November 20, 2025, the situation in Caracas was deteriorating but still fluid.

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

The country’s once-thriving auto industry has declined due to inflation, shortages, and factory closures, forcing Venezuela to rely heavily on imports from countries like India and China.

The ongoing Venezuela crisis has once again brought global attention to its economic and political instability. As a major oil-rich nation, Venezuela has long-standing trade and business ties with several Indian companies,

The Kyiv Independent’s Jared Goyette speaks with foreign policy analyst Ivan Fechko about Venezuela’s political crisis following the U.S. attack and kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro — and why it marks a major strategic setback for Russia in Latin America and globally.