President Donald Trump shot down a question on whether the CIA has been authorized to “take out” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it “ridiculous.” Trump confirmed that he has approved plans for the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela as well as suggest that U.

President Trump used an expletive Friday to warn Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro against conflict with the U.S., as the administration escalates military action against drug trafficking in the

Venezuela is on high alert as President Nicolas Maduro lashes out at reports suggesting he might step down in three years, calling them the work of "imbeciles." Standing beside Vice President Delcy Rodriguez,

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro decried "coups d'état orchestrated by the CIA" after Donald Trump said he was considering land attacks.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump secretly authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, the New York Times reported today, citing unnamed senior American officials.