The US narratives about the Cartel of the Suns and the alleged connection of President Nicolás Maduro with drug trafficking are nothing more than a reheated dish that was never edible, not even when it was first cooked. However, the poor quality of this stew does not make it any less dangerous. The imperial power... The post The Cartel of the Suns: Leftovers That Were Never Edible appeared first on Venezuelanalysis.| Venezuelanalysis
President Donald Trump has quietly authorized the Pentagon to carry out military operations against what his administration calls “narco-terrorist” networks in Latin America. On paper, it’s a counter-narcotics policy. In practice, it serves as a green light for open-ended U.S. military action abroad, bypassing congressional approval, sidestepping international law, and stretching the definition of “national... The post Trump’s Venezuela Drug War Gambit and the Militarization Playboo...| Venezuelanalysis
Caracas, August 9, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government has fiercely condemned the US government’s decision to raise the reward for information leading to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro from US $25 million to $50 million. “The pathetic ‘reward’ announced by [Attorney General] Pamela Bondi is the most ridiculous smokescreen we have ever seen,”... The post Venezuela Decries $50M ‘Narcoterrorism’ Bounty on Maduro as ‘Ridiculous Smokescreen’ appeare...| Venezuelanalysis
Ramped-up economic sanctions will immediately affect the country’s oil output and potentially trigger inflation.| Venezuelanalysis
After meeting with Maduro, Trump envoy Grenell announced that Venezuela will also begin receiving deported migrants back into the country.| Venezuelanalysis
The decision to revoke an earlier extension puts hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans currently in the US in legal limbo.| Venezuelanalysis
The Trump White House statement signals continuity from the former Biden administration regarding Washington’s approach to Venezuela.| Venezuelanalysis
Saab recalled efforts to dismantle Tren de Aragua, a group designated as a "foreign terrorist organization" by the Trump administration.| Venezuelanalysis
The Venezuelan president pledged that his upcoming six-year mandate would be one of “peace and prosperity.”| Venezuelanalysis
As the Maduro and Trump inaugurations draw near, the outgoing Biden administration met with opposition politician Edmundo González.| Venezuelanalysis
Caracas criticized Washington for repeating the failed strategy of backing an opposition figure's presidential claims.| Venezuelanalysis
Clodovaldo Hernández examines the Venezuelan opposition's fractures, tactical blunders and uncertain future following the July 28 elections.| Venezuelanalysis
Machado has been under pressure to endorse an alternative but has thus far rejected the idea of naming a replacement for the 2024 vote.| Venezuelanalysis