Venezuela's Defense Minister said the army raised its alert level after uncovering a U.S. plot to fabricate an incident in waters contested between the country and Guyana, which would justify an invasion of the South American country

The decision comes amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration crackdown which resulted in the controversial decision to send more than 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador

Trump, who is seeking to force out authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, has also announced plans for 25 percent tariffs on imports from any country buying Venezuelan oil and gas.

The Trump administration threatened on Monday to impose 25% tariffs to countries that buy oil or gas from Venezuela

Little is known about the legal status of Venezuelan migrants who were taken to El Salvador's mega-prison system. That may soon change.

President Donald Trump said any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will "be forced to pay a Tariff of 25% to the United States on any Trade they do with our Country"

Findings from the intelligence community cast doubt on Trump's justification for invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798

According to Foro Penal, there are at least 68 foreign passport holders wrongfully detained in Venezuela, a record during the Maduro regime. They are used as leverage for foreign policy negotiations.

The statement comes amid rising tensions between both countries, as the U.S. deported 238 Venezuelans with alleged ties to the "Tren de Aragua" gang to El Salvador on Saturday

The Venezuelan regime has pledged to take all possible measures to secure the return of over 200 Venezuelans deported by the United States to El Salvador

The Russian and Venezuelan dictators are strengthening their relationship after President Donald Trump barred Chevron from operating in the South American country, cutting off a crucial revenue source.

Venezuelan-American civic organization IVAC is organizing a caravan to Washington, D.C. with a clear message: Maduro endangers American security.

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro said that scheduled deportation flights from the United States have been "affected" following the Trump administration's decision to revoke an oil license for Chevron in the South American country

The US is set to put increased pressure on large companies to stop operating in Venezuela

The Trump administration has given Chevron until April 3 to cease its operations in Venezuela

Trump announced he is reversing Biden-era oil concessions to Venezuela, citing Maduro's failure to meet electoral promises and deport migrants.

Almost a week after the Trump administration sent migrants from Guantanamo back to Venezuela, the deportees are describing their ordeals.

Kevin Rodriguez, a Venezuelan migrant who was jailed in Guantanamo, tells his story at the infamous detention camp, including lack of food, hygiene and more.

A plane carrying 177 Venezuelan migrants arrived in Venezuela on Thursday from Guantanamo as advocates file complaints over rights abuses in the camp.

Figures include over four in five Colombians and almost three quarters of Chileans

Trump has pledged to carry out the largest deportation campaign in US history, vowing to expel millions of undocumented immigrants, many from Latin American nations.

Harry Sargeant III, who has long sought to expand his energy dealings in Venezuela, was allegedly a key figure in facilitating negotiations

Venezuela and Maduro reject all accusations

The announcement is expected to be made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to Dominican Republic, the final stop of his five-nation tour of Central America

"I believe there is a balance between protecting our nation and also protecting people who have been a productive part of our society," Mayor Christi Fraga told The Latin Times

The policy is consistent with Maduro's broader strategy to deter potential uprisings and maintain political control amid an increasingly tense post-election climate

Richard Grenell, Trump's Special Envoy, will meet with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro to demand the dictator take any Tren de Aragua members that are deported by American officials.

The Florida senator reacted to Richard Grenell's planned meeting with Venezuela's authoritarian president

Edmundo González said receiving Venezuelans would help Nicolas Maduro tighten his grip on power

A leaked report reveals Venezuelan territory was used by ELN rebels before a deadly attack in Colombia, escalating tensions between the countries