What Is Happening Between the United States and Venezuela?: References & Edit History

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  • Katie Angell
    Katie Angell is Associate Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, covering topics related to Latin America. She holds an MA from Vanderbilt University and is pursuing a PhD in Political Science.
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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Media added. Jan 12, 2026
Map of Operation Absolute Resolve added. Jan 08, 2026
Article updated. Jan 07, 2026
Media added. Jan 05, 2026
Updated with new statements. Jan 03, 2026
Updated with Maduro's capture by the U.S. Jan 03, 2026
Article updated to note Pres. Trump's blockade on oil shipments to and from Venezuela. Dec 17, 2025
Updated to include information on the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Dec 12, 2025
Updated photograph. Dec 05, 2025
New article added. Dec 04, 2025
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