Venezuela insisted this was part of an imperialist plot to escalate tensions and invade sovereign nations. The FANB pledged a strong response to any threats, while Rodríguez emphasized defending ...

Venezuela warned on Saturday of an alleged “false flag operation” to “attack” a platform belonging to the United States oil company ExxonMobil, which is producing crude oil with Guyana’s ...

The Venezuelan military alerts over claims of a US-backed plot to stage an attack near the disputed Essequibo area, escalating tensions with Guyana.

Venezuela ’s army has said it is in a “state of alert” after the government warned of a suspected plot to blame Caracas for an attack on oil giant ExxonMobil in neighbouring Guyana.

Venezuela holds its inauguration on Friday, and strongman ruler Nicolás Maduro is planning to be sworn in. González says he, too, intends to be there to take the oath of office — if he can ...