Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado confirmed on Wednesday that she and Edmundo González, recognized as the elected president by several countries including the United States, had a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio,

The United States referred to Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the country's "rightful president" on Wednesday, Washington's latest rejection of leader Nicolas Maduro's third term.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration would likely stop buying oil from Venezuela and was looking "very strongly" at the South American country.

Patrick Agyemang and Matko Miljevic scored in their international debuts, Jack McGlynn got his first national team goal and the United States beat Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly between teams missing their regular starters.

On Saturday, the U.S. men’s national team will face Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The friendly is an opportunity for the United States to build positive momentum under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Venezuela, a country in South America, has the largest oil reserves in the world. But over the last few years, the country has faced serious challenges. Corruption, bad management, and tough economic sanctions have made it hard for the country to produce and sell oil.

Getting an extended look at depth options during January camp, Mauricio Pochettino named his youngest ever squad as manager of the United States men's national team and they rolled to a 3-1 victory over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.

The U.S. men's national soccer team opened its 2025 campaign with a friendly match against Venezuela on Saturday. Here are the highlights and score.

The United States men’s national team won its first game of 2025, beating Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A pair of goals late in the first half gave the hosts a comfortable lead heading into the break.

Maduro’s calls for an invasion are a clear attempt to get rid of the United States presence and grow his influence in the area,” González-Colón wrote.

Puerto Rico governor Jenniffer González Colón called Maduro's comments an "open threat to the United States and our national security."

Venezuelans once again watched as Nicolás Maduro was sworn into office on Friday, donning the executive sash and declaring himself president despite irregularities and questions around his election.