Venezuela blocks 3 attempts by opposition leader Machado to return, team says

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.

• Sep 23

House votes down latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela

The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.

• Jan 22

Mom reveals last words from son killed in U.S. Maduro assault

Saul Pereira Martinez had finished his shift on guard duty at Fort Tiuna, where Maduro was sheltered. The last time his mother spoke to him was at 2:00 am.

• Jan 19

CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas

CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that the U.S. "looks forward to an improved working relationship" with Venezuela, a U.S. official told CBS News.

• Jan 16

U.S. used aircraft painted like civilian plane to attack alleged drug boat

The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.

• Jan 14

Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.

• Jan 12

"Real possibility" U.S. businesses take stake in Venezuelan oil, energy secretary says

"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

• Jan 11

Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster

President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.

• Jan 11

The surprising history of the Monroe Doctrine

In 1823, President James Monroe called for European powers to stay out of the Americas – a stance that for generations led to U.S. military interventions across the Western Hemisphere, including President Trump's incursion into Venezuela.

• Jan 11

Trump says Venezuela stole American oil. Here's what really happened.

President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.

• Jan 9

U.S. forces seize 5th oil tanker linked to Venezuela

Southern Command said Marines and sailors launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier for the pre-dawn operation.

• Jan 9

Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy, plans to meet with Machado in Washington

Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.

• Jan 8

Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say

Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

• Jan 8

U.S. seizes oil tankers; Rubio says U.S. will control money from oil sales

The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two Venezuela-linked tankers, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. has "tremendous leverage" over the country.

• Jan 8

CBS News poll finds actions in Venezuela divide Americans

Most don't want the U.S. to control Venezuela. Maduro's removal from power draws big backing from MAGA, Republicans.

• Jan 7

Meet Maduro's inner circle in Venezuela, including some wanted by the U.S.

Former President Nicolás Maduro's closest confidants remain in Venezuela, including some wanted by the U.S. who could still be targeted.

• Jan 7

Machado says Venezuelans are "very grateful" to Trump for ousting Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado hailed President Trump for removing Nicolás Maduro from power in a network exclusive interview with CBS News — and made the case for why her political coalition should lead the country.

• Jan 6

Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela: "We are ready and willing"

María Corina Machado told CBS News in a network exclusive interview the people of Venezuela have picked her opposition movement to lead the country in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

• Jan 6

Venezuela's future in balance after Trump officials brief lawmakers; Maduro in jail

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spent the night in jail after he appeared in a U.S. courtroom — as questions linger about President Trump's plans for Venezuela.

• Jan 6

6 countries where the "Don-roe Doctrine" may take Trump next

After the U.S. deposed Maduro, Trump and top officials did not rule out efforts at overthrow or annexation in other countries. Here's what they've said.

• Jan 6

U.S. plans to intercept tanker involved in Venezuelan oil trade

Two U.S. intelligence officials said Venezuelan officials had discussed placing Soviet-era defense systems and armed military personnel on tankers — disguising them as civilians for defense purposes.

• Jan 6

Detained Americans are used as "trading chips," Marine imprisoned under Maduro says

Matthew Heath, a corporal in the Corps from 1999 until 2003, says Maduro detained Americans to be used as "trading chips" and a policy tool.

• Jan 6

Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime

María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro's former vice president Delcy Rodríguez was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime in Venezuela.

• Jan 6

Trump blames Maduro for Americans' overdose deaths. Here's what to know.

Experts say Venezuela plays relatively limited role as transit point for cocaine going to U.S., and they say it's fentanyl from Mexico that drives most overdose deaths.

• Jan 6

Major oil companies to meet with Trump admin. on Venezuela, sources say

Petroleum giants Chevron, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil are planning to meet with the Trump administration later this week, sources told CBS News, as President Trump pushes oil companies to invest in Venezuela.

• Jan 6

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