The United States and Venezuela have a fraught recent history marked by broken diplomatic relations, sanctions and accusations of criminal activity and coup-plotting. U.S. President Donald Trump - who during his first term used a "maximum pressure" sanctions policy against President Nicolas Maduro - referred to Maduro as a dictator during the 2024 U.

Every president makes mistakes while in office no matter the overall achievement of their term. President Obama famously left office having failed in his campaign promise to close the Guantanamo Bay facility and President Woodrow Wilson exited the White House unable to convince America to join the League of Nations which he created.

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Maduro’s calls for an invasion are a clear attempt to get rid of the United States presence and grow his influence in the area,” González-Colón wrote.

However, their simplistic argument does not withstand scrutiny. Evidence shows that U.S. sanctions significantly contributed to Venezuela’s economic implosion, while the easing of sanctions in recent years has been associated with a moderate economic recovery that has helped alleviate the worst of the country’s economic crisis.

The United States Men’s National Team returns to the pitch on Saturday for an international friendly against Venezuela set to be played in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

He escaped gang violence in Venezuela to come to the United States 20 years ago and was granted a work visa in 2021.

The U.S. men's national soccer team opened its 2025 campaign with a friendly match against Venezuela on Saturday. Here are the highlights and score.

A sense of despair has engulfed the migrant camp of La Soledad, named after the colonial-era church that towers over the shantytown in downtown Mexico City. It was supposed to be a temporary stop, a place to regroup and wait for the right moment to continue on toward the United States.

Substitution, Venezuela. Thomas Gutiérrez replaces Francisco La Mantia. Attempt saved. Miles Robinson (USA) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack ...

More than a million migrants who were allowed to enter the United States during the Biden administration may have their temporary stays revoked and be rapidly deported, according to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement document that became public Friday.

Goal! USA 2, Venezuela 0. Patrick Agyemang (USA) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matko Miljevic following a fast break. Goal! USA 1 ...