Venezuelan Official Reports 40 Killed in U.S. AttackThe official said the dead included civilians and military personnel. At least one of the civilians was killed in a U.S. airstrike outside of Caracas, according to her family.
Venezuela's Limited Involvement in the Drug TradeExperts have said that Venezuela is not a major drug producer but a minor cocaine transit country, with most of the cocaine flowing through it headed to Europe.
Swiss Bar Managers Suspected of Negligence in Deadly FireThe Swiss authorities have stated that small fireworks on beverage bottles likely ignited foam insulation on the bar’s basement ceiling, leading to a broader blaze.
The Hazards That Led to the Swiss Fire DisasterThe fire that killed at least 40 people in a Swiss bar on New Year’s Day was made more likely by apparent flaws in the site’s design and management, experts say.
Venezuelans Race to Grocery Stores Amid UncertaintyOn Saturday, people flooded grocery stores as they anxiously awaited news on the next steps following the president's absence. The uncertainty triggered a rush to secure food supplies.
Democrats Condemn Trump's Actions on MaduroSome of the nation’s most influential Democrats condemned the move as unjustified and argued that the president was trying to distract from his domestic challenges.
IntroductionOperating largely from the shadows, Ms. Flores, the first lady of Venezuela, helped consolidate Mr. Maduro’s rule while controlling the judiciary and amassing wealth through corruption, experts say.
Possible Trial of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in Manhattan Federal CourtNicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, could face trial in the Federal District Court in New York City. This court is known for handling high-profile cases, making it a significant venue for such a proceeding.
Contrasting Fates of Nicolás Maduro and Juan Orlando HernándezThe facts in the cases of Nicolás Maduro and Juan Orlando Hernández are strikingly similar. The men’s fates, however, are not.
Trump Declares U.S. Control Over VenezuelaPresident Trump opened a new chapter in American nation building as he declared that the United States had toppled Venezuela’s leader and would “run” the country for an indefinite period.
Uncertainty and Anxiety in Venezuela Nicolás Maduro was deeply unpopular. But those who opposed him worry that U.S. intervention may reap further instability.
The Metropolitan Detention Center: A Notorious Federal LockupThe Metropolitan Detention Center, commonly referred to as the M.D.C., is one of the most infamous federal detention facilities in the United States.