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The potential outcomes if Trump strikes Iran

The US president has renewed threats against Iran, weeks after promising to come to the aid of anti-government protesters

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Classified DOJ Memo Claims Trump 'Not Restricted' by US or International Law in Maduro Capture

A classified DOJ memo claims Trump had constitutional authority to approve the Maduro capture, asserting limited constraints under U.S. and international law.

International Business Times UK · Jan 14

Maduro Sends Message From Captivity In The U.S.: 'Their Role In The Fight Is Clear To Them'

The son of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro said his father sent him a message from a U.S. prison, calling on the people to trust interim leader Delcy Rodriguez.

International Business Times · Jan 14

Trump team works behind the scenes to get Congress to halt restrictions on further Venezuela attacks

Final vote on Democrats’ resolution to invoke War Powers Act is set for Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Venezuela's 'black gold' allies: Caracas' links to Cuba, China, Russia and Iran

From 1999 onwards, successive governments pursued a strategy linking foreign policy, state financing and the management of the country's main industry. The result was a network of bilateral alliances that channelled much of Venezuela's crude outside conventional buying and selling circuits.

Euronews · Jan 13

Mark Ruffalo's ICE Protest: Accuses JD Vance of Lying, Brands Trump 'Convicted Felon' and 'Worst Human Being'

Mark Ruffalo did not mince words and criticised Trump and JD Vance for the 'invasion' of Venezuela and 'murder' of Renee Nicole Good.

International Business Times UK · Jan 12

Republican senator says future of Iran’s leader is ‘limited’ as Trump leans towards action

White House picks up key Democratic ally as foreign policy hawks eye chance to destabilize Iran’s government

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Venezuela's Russian-Made Defense Systems Were Not Connected To Radar When U.S. Forces Conducted Raid To Capture Maduro: Report

Venezuela's advanced air defense systems bought from Russia were not connected to the radar when U.S. forces descended in Caracas to capture authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 12

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Trump Suggested Sending U.S. Troops To Mexico But She Said No

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that U.S. counterpart Donald Trump suggested sending troops to her country to combat criminal organizations but she again rejected the possibility.

Latin Times · Jan 12

Hundreds March In Mexico To Protest Against Potential U.S. Strikes In The Country

Hundreds of people marched in Mexico city to protest against the possibility that the Trump administration will conduct strikes inside the country, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 12