U.S. military launched a massive strike against Venezuela with 150+ aircraft, capturing dictator Nicolás Maduro in major coordinated operation.

U.S. President Trump on Sunday posted on his social media platform saying Cuba should make a deal with the U.S. "before it is too late."

Venezuela is believed to have deposits of several minerals classified as critical by the U.S. Geological Survey, including coltan—a tantalum- and niobium-bearing mineral—and bauxite, the primary ore of aluminum.

Venezuela is home to the world’s largest reported oil reserves. The country’s other commodities have also caught the Trump administration’s attention.

Rod Lewis isn’t a big name in industry circles but has a wealth of experience in unstable locales including Mexico and Colombia.

Venezuela has released Italian citizens Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlo from prison, Italy said on Monday, pledging to upgrade relations with Caracas in response.

A lot of questions remain to be answered following the unprecedented US attack in Venezuela and everything that has happened since. For Venezuelans, both inside the country and abroad, it’s been a mix of emotions and a sense of uncertainty over what comes next.

President Trump said he's "inclined" to shut ExxonMobil out from accessing oil in Venezuela, saying the company is "playing too cute."