Relations between Venezuela and the United States have deteriorated since US President Donald Trump took office for a second term. The relationship between the two countries has deteriorated due to the illegal drug trade, oil trade, immigration, and strategic interests.
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A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela following the US invasion. President Nicolas Maduro has declared a state of emergency.
Maduro said the US attacked to take away his country's oil and minerals. Relations between the US and Venezuela have been very bad since Donald Trump was elected president. The two countries have been at odds over drugs, oil, immigration and US geostrategic interests.
Timeline of the latest conflict (2025-026)
January 10, 2025: Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third consecutive term.
January 21, 2025: Donald Trump, who won the election in November, was sworn in for a second term.
February 26, 2025: Trump revoked the oil concessions given to Venezuela by the Biden administration.
March 24, 2025: Announcement of a 25 percent tax increase on countries that buy oil from Venezuela.
August 8, 2025 : Venezuela's president accused of being the leader of the Cartel de Los Soles drug gang, offering a reward of 50 million for information .
September 2, 2025 : US anti-drug campaign launched in the Caribbean and Pacific region . Venezuela protests that its sovereignty has been interfered with .
October 15, 2025 : Trump reveals that he allowed the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela .
November 12, 2025 : Venezuela begins nationwide military exercises . Announces that it is ready to take any action to protect its sovereignty .
November 14, 2025 : US deploys the world's largest aircraft carrier, the UAS Gerald R. Ford, to the Caribbean region .
November 22, 2025 : US President Donald Trump announces closure of Venezuelan airspace due to security risks . Airlines suspend flights . Venezuela claims its sovereignty has been violated .
December 10, 2025 : US seizes oil tanker passing through Venezuela .
December 30, 2025 : US CIA launches drone attack on Venezuelan port .
January 1, 2025 : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he is ready to talk to the US .
January 3, 2025 : US attacks major cities including the capital Caracas .
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