Venezuela – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

6 May

Iran-Linked Networks Shift Operations in Latin America After Venezuela Disruption

Iran-linked networks are adapting across Latin America following the destabilization of Venezuela, with cybersecurity firm Resecurity reporting operational shifts toward Colombia and Ecuador.

Apr- 2026 -

25 April

Americas

Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez and her Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro pledge military cooperation.

Staff Writer With AFP

Venezuela, Colombia Pledge Military Cooperation on First Post-Maduro Visit

Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez and her Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro pledged military cooperation to combat "mafias" on their shared border.

Feb- 2026 -

14 February

Americas

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Yoel Rhe, a scout team leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides aerial sniper coverage from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

Staff Writer With AFP

Three Dead in Latest US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat: Military

The US military said Friday it killed three alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean, bringing the death toll in Washington's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 133.

14 February

Americas

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire range during Service Level Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 17, 2025. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cutter)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Hails US ‘Discombobulator’ as He Meets Maduro Op Troops

President Donald Trump boasted Friday about a secret US "discombobulator" weapon that can block Russian and Chinese defense systems, as he met the elite troops who captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

12 February

Americas

A Colombian special operations team carries weighted ammo cans during an assaulter stage of Fuerzas Comando 2025 at Ilopango, El Salvador, Aug. 23, 2025. Fuerzas Comando 2025 brings together 16 special operations team from across Central, South America and the Caribbean to test skills through a 10-day special operations forces competition alongside a senior leadership seminar to collectively refine skills and foster military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Hassani Ribera)

Staff Writer With AFP

Venezuela Shifts Course, Drives Rebels Back Across Colombia Border: Minister

Venezuela has begun pushing Colombian rebel groups back across the border, a sharp break from years of offering guerrillas a safe haven, Colombia's defense minister Pedro Sanchez told AFP on Wednesday.

10 February

Americas

US strike on alleged drug trafficking boat off the cost of Venezuela.

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Killed in Latest US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific: Military

The US military said Monday it killed two people in its latest strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific.

1 February

Americas

US envoy Laura Dogu arrives in Venezuela.

Staff Writer With AFP

New Head of US Mission in Venezuela Arrives as Ties Warm

The new head of the US diplomatic mission to Venezuela arrived in the country on Saturday and was welcomed by the South American country's foreign minister.

Jan- 2026 -

29 January

Americas

Delcy Rodríguez attends the welcome ceremony of the CELAC delegation in 2023

Staff Writer With AFP

Venezuela Military, Police Pledge Loyalty to Interim President

Venezuela's military and police pledged loyalty to interim president Delcy Rodriguez, whom the US kept in power after ousting Nicolas Maduro.

27 January

Americas

Venezuelan nationals residing in Madrid gather at Puerta del Sol to celebrate the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

Staff Writer With AFP

China Vows ‘Support’ for Cuba After US Threats

China promised to provide Cuba with "support and assistance" in the face of repeated threats from the US, which weeks ago removed Havana's ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.

21 January

Americas