Venezuelans coined a figure of speech for the phenomenon of generals corrupted by drug money: “Cartel de los Soles.” Then the United States started talking about it as a literal organization.

Marco Rubio confirms the Cartel de los Soles designation under Section 219, citing the group's corruption of Venezuelan institutions and drug trafficking.

With U.S. warships and an aircraft carrier massing off Venezuela’s coast, a former U.S. ambassador to the country says the buildup looks less like a counternarcotics mission and more like preparation for regime change.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sang a John Lennon classic at a rally on Saturday as U.S. warships increase pressure.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Three people were killed, according to the military's announcement, which didn't provide evidence that the boat was transporting drugs.

The administration’s consideration of potential military action against Maduro comes amid heightened tensions in Latin America.

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has published a “freedom manifesto” outlining her vision of a “new era” for the country without its strongman Nicolás Maduro. The four-page document,