Press Releases

Petro Rejects Use of Colombian Territory for Invading Venezuela

(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday dismissed the idea of Colombia being used as a base for military action against Venezuela, affirming that the country "will not lend its territory to an invasion by any neighboring country."...

B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Highlights Continued Investments in Northern Border Security and Law Enforcement Technology in the North County

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the State’s efforts to enhance New York’s Northern Border security and prevent transnational criminal organizations from trafficking guns, drugs and people. During a visit with New York...

Trump states US is allowed to shoot down Venezuelan aircraft if they impose threat

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has stated that the US military is authorized to shoot down Venezuelan planes if commanders determine they pose a threat. His remarks came after reports that Venezuelan jets had flown near American warships...

Trump might carry out attacks against drug cartels in Venezuelan

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strikes against drug cartels operating in Venezuela, CNN reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deliberations coincide with the Pentagon’s deployment of...

Trump threatens Venezuelan jets if they come too close to US navy vessels

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump issued a warning on Friday, stating that Venezuelan fighter jets that move too close to American naval vessels would be “shot down.” “I would say they’re going to be in trouble. We'll let them know about that … if...

U.S.-Venezuela Spat Escalates Sharply with New Military Moves

(MENAFN) Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have escalated sharply amid a series of military deployments and accusations related to drug trafficking in the Caribbean. The confrontation escalated when U.S. President Donald Trump...

Pentagon head goes to Puerto Rico amongst tensions with Venezuela

(MENAFN) Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth traveled to Puerto Rico on Monday as Washington ramps up military operations targeting Venezuelan drug cartels, with the island now a key hub for US regional anti-narcotics strategy. Governor Jenniffer...

Pete Hegseth Visits Puerto Rico Amid U.S. Military Surge on Venezuelan Cartels

(MENAFN) The Pentagon’s top official, Pete Hegseth, traveled to Puerto Rico on Monday amid the United States’ ramped-up military crackdown on Venezuelan drug cartels. The island is being leveraged as a critical hub for regional anti-narcotics...

US imposes extensive sanctions on Colombian leader

(MENAFN) The United States has imposed extensive sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, members of his family, and a senior government minister, accusing the administration of enabling drug cartels and facilitating narcotics trafficking...

Trump Warns to Take Down Venezuelan Aircrafts

(MENAFN) The US military has been granted permission to down Venezuelan aircraft if commanders assess them as a danger, President Donald Trump announced. His statement came after reports surfaced that Venezuelan planes had closely approached...

Trump Says Venezuelan Jets Near U.S. Warships Will Be “Shot Down”

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on Friday, stating that Venezuelan military aircraft approaching US naval vessels would be "shot down." Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “I would say they’re going to...

German official says EU can face surge in narcotics because of Trump

(MENAFN) European countries could see a rise in drug flows due to US President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts against alleged narcotics traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific, a German official has cautioned. German Drug Commissioner Hendrik...

DHS Terminates 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of the 2021 designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, which will expire on Sept. 10, 2025. The termination will be effective 60 days after...

Venezuela Rebukes USD50M U.S. Award on Leader Maduro

(MENAFN) The Venezuelan government sharply criticized the recent announcement by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who offered a $50 million reward for information leading to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan...

DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Gang Members, Kidnappers, Drug Traffickers as Part of President Trump’s Effort to Crackdown on Violent Crime and Make America Safe Again

WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is highlighting some of the worst of the worst arrested in President Trump’s efforts to crack down on violent crime in Washington D.C. “President Trump was clear: he will make D.C. safe...

US naval deployments in Caribbean creates tension with Venezuela

(MENAFN) Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday issued a stern warning to the United States, urging it to stay away from Venezuelan waters and territory as tensions rise over US naval deployments in the Caribbean. Speaking in...

US Federal Appeals Court Blocks End of Venezuelan TPS

(MENAFN) A US federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the Trump administration likely violated the law when it ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 600,000 Venezuelans living and working in the US. The unanimous decision by three judges...

Venezuelan FM blames US for kidnapping thirty-three Venezuelan children

(MENAFN) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil on Tuesday accused John McNamara, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, of being responsible for the "kidnapping" of 33 Venezuelan children. Gil stated on social media that McNamara...

Mexican President Rejects Foreign Meddling in Venezuela Dispute

(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected any foreign interference in the domestic matters of sovereign nations during her Tuesday press briefing. Her comments come amid rising tensions in the Caribbean, where the United States...

Maduro Criticizes US Naval Deployment Near Venezuela

(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has strongly criticized the arrival of three U.S. warships positioned near the Venezuelan shoreline, labeling the action as an “illegal” strategy aimed at toppling his administration. "What they're...