1 day ago · A crisis more than a century ago involved U.S. aims to assert military supremacy, a hard-partying dictator and frictions among the great powers.

1 day ago · As the country sought to establish itself as a dominant force in global affairs, it clashed with other major powers who viewed its ambitions with suspicion and apprehension. …

Some interesting Venezuelan history. A Dancing Dictator and Bankers in Chains: The Other Venezuela Blockade A crisis more than a century ago involved U.S. aims to assert military …

Dec 18, 2025 · Blockading Venezuela’s oil shipments finally gives teeth to a sanctions regime that dictator Nicolas Maduro has only scoffed at, offering real hope for a peaceful transition of power.

Dec 17, 2025 · President Trump designated Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization" Tuesday and formally ordered a blockade of all U.S. sanctioned oil tankers servicing the country.

4 days ago · In December, the United States announced a “blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into, and out of, Venezuela,” and deployed a large military force in the Caribbean near …

23 hours ago · During the crisis in Venezuela, the United States applied sanctions against specific Venezuelan government entities and individuals associated with the administration of Nicolás …