How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar

By: Tyler Pager and Anatoly Kurmanaev — 11 July 2026 at 19:33

The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.

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The Demise of U.S.A.I.D. Was a Warning

By: Jeremy Konyndyk — 8 February 2026 at 06:00

The brutality of U.S.A.I.D.’s closure and the disregard for the human toll betrayed a vision of a crueler, meaner, more insular world.

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After President’s Capture, U.S. and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties

By: Annie Correal — 10 January 2026 at 04:38

The move embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship.

The United States Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2019.

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Venezuela Detains U.S. Citizens Amid Trump Administration’s Growing Pressure

By: Anatoly Kurmanaev， Annie Correal and Edward Wong — 31 December 2025 at 21:48

The number of American citizens held in Venezuela has grown since the start of the U.S. military and economic campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.

President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela at a rally in Caracas, the capital, earlier this month.

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Ukraine, U.S. Will Meet About Trump’s Peace Plan to End War With Russia

By: Cassandra Vinograd and Nick Cumming-Bruce — 24 November 2025 at 00:49

President Trump lashed out at Ukraine even as the talks on his peace proposal were still taking place, accusing the country’s leadership of being ungrateful for American support.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, during talks in Geneva on Sunday with Ukrainian officials on a plan to end the war with Russia.

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Why Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela Faces Criminal Charges in the U.S.

By: Benjamin Weiser — 1 October 2025 at 17:15

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called Mr. Maduro, the Venezuelan leader who faces narco-terrorism charges, a “fugitive from American justice.”

Nicolás Maduro carries the flag of Chavismo, the brand of socialism promulgated by his predecessor, Hugo Chávez.

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Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022

By: Edward Wong — 20 March 2025 at 17:39

George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.

George Glezmann, center, with American and Qatari diplomats on Thursday in Doha.

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Deepfake of U.S. Official Appears After Shift on Ukraine Attacks in Russia

By: Michael Crowley， Valerie Hopkins and Edward Wong — 31 May 2024 at 23:31

A manufactured video fabricated comments by the State Department spokesman, Matthew Miller.

The fabricated video of Matthew Miller, the State Department spokesman, had telltale clues of manipulation. The lip sync was off, and Mr. Miller’s shirt and tie changed color midway through.