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US forces 'killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban military personnel' in Maduro raid

Today 17:19 US forces killed 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel during their stunning raid to capture Nicolas Maduro, according to tolls published by Caracas and Havana.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

UN: US operation in Venezuela undermined international law

Today 09:18 The Trump administration does not want to occupy Venezuela, says Washington’s envoy to the United Nations.

VENEZUELA LEADER IN COURT

Venezuela's Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court, insists still president

Yesterday 20:15 Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty to drug-trafficking and other charges in a defiant appearance in a New York court.

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Argentina leads bloc to stop CELAC rebuke of US action in Venezuela

Yesterday 13:19 Buenos Aires leads group of regional governments in preventing unanimous CELAC statement condemning Washington’s actions in Venezuela, highlighting political divisions across Latin America.

CFK ON MADURO OUSTER

Fernández de Kirchner: US ‘crossed a line’ with Maduro’s capture

Yesterday 12:02 Former president posts strongly worded statement condemning Donald Trump’s decision to oust Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and transfer him to the United States; Act of “absolute illegality and illegitimacy” violates international law, she argues.

US INTERVENTION IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela's Maduro arrives for first US court appearance after capture

Yesterday 11:04 Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was en route to a New York courthouse early Monday, just days after being seized in Caracas in a shock US military operation.

MADURO OUSTED IN VENEZUELA

Trump snatches Maduro but leaves his regime in charge

04-01-2026 22:21 After Donald Trump stunned the world by saying the United States plans to “run” Venezuela, uncertainty over what that exactly means and who is in charge remains.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Plaintiffs ask court in Argentina to seek Maduro’s extradition

04-01-2026 22:03 Prosecutors and plaintiffs in Argentine court case probing alleged crimes against humanity committed by Maduro and his government seek extradition of Venezuelan leader.

UNITED STATES POLITICS

Rubio seizes chance to remake Latin America in Venezuela gambit

04-01-2026 18:42 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hopes to seize a long-awaited chance to try to shape Latin America in Washington’s favour.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

The US and Venezuela's vast oil reserves: key questions

04-01-2026 14:53 Venezuela has the largest proven reserves in the world, with 303.221 billion barrels, according to OPEC

MADURO OUSTED IN VENEZUELA

'At last': Venezuelans abroad celebrate Maduro ouster

04-01-2026 13:21 Venezuelans who fled their nation amid economic collapse and repression under Nicolás Maduro gather in cities worldwide to celebrate his ouster.

REGIME CHANGE IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela’s top court orders VP to temporarily take charge

04-01-2026 00:57 Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez to immediately assume and exercise all presidential powers in an acting capacity.

US CAPTURES MADURO

Maduro to face 'full wrath' of US law on drug, terrorism charges

03-01-2026 10:34 Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a post on X that Maduro and his wife would face "the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts" over drug and terrorism charges.

HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF?

The United States' history of intervening in Latin America

03-01-2026 09:41 A look at the main US interventions in Latin America since the Cold War.

UNITED STATES INTERVENTION

Bombs away in Venezuela for Trump, the self-proclaimed 'peace' president

03-01-2026 09:35 Trump's enthusiasm for war would seem at odds for a president who has loudly declared that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

US ATTACKS VENEZUELA

Venezuela's allies condemn US attack and removal of Maduro

03-01-2026 08:35 Venezuela's neighbours and allies of its President Nicolás Maduro condemn large scale US strike on the South American country and removal of leader.

UNITED STATES ATTACKS VENEZUELA

Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in 'large scale' US strike

03-01-2026 07:41 Donald Trump announces US has carried out large-scale military strikes in Venezuela and announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei eyes regional LatAm bloc to tackle ‘cancer of socialism’

02-01-2026 10:23 Argentina’s president says he is working with up to 10 regional right-wing leaders to form a bloc that will “embrace the ideas of freedom” and tackle “the cancer of socialism.”

2026: YEAR IN PREVIEW

From World Cup football to the Moon: Five things to keep an eye on in 2026

30-12-2025 13:49 Next year promises trips around the Moon, footballing spectacles and a battle for control of the US Congress.

2025: YEAR IN REVIEW

A look back – Ten events that defined 2025

30-12-2025 08:22 Donald Trump's return to power, a ceasefire in Gaza and massive investments in artificial intelligence – here are 10 events that defined 2025.

2026: Year in preview

Trump did shock and awe in 2025 – reality may bite in 2026

27-12-2025 09:44 After midterm elections in November that will be dominated by the cost of living, his Republican Party will have to contemplate life without Trump in 2028.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Report: Milei mulls right-wing summit as allies advance in Latin America

26-12-2025 10:15 President Milei studying potential summit of right-wing leaders in Argentina following recent election wins for allies.

RACE FOR UN SECRETARY-GENERAL

Grossi lays out bold reformist vision for troubled UN

24-12-2025 00:55 Experienced diplomat Rafael Grossi calls for reshaping of global body; Argentina’s government, CARI foreign policy think tank throw backing behind his candidacy for top job; “We need a secretary-general who puts on their boots and goes where the problem is,” says IAEA chief.

by James Grainger

RACE FOR UN SECRETARY GENERAL

World is 'ready' for a woman at helm of UN, says Chile's Bachelet

23-12-2025 17:24 "The world is ready" for a woman to take the helm of the United Nations for the first time, says Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile and candidate to head the multilateral organisation.

SPECIAL REPORT

From the Andes to Darfur: Colombian mercenaries lured to Sudan's killing fields

22-12-2025 17:17 Hundreds of Colombian ex-soldiers have been drawn to Sudan with the promise of bumper Emirati paychecks. What many found instead was death in a faraway war marked by mass killing, rape, famine and child recruitment.

MERCOSUR SUMMIT

Lula, Milei clash over Venezuela at Mercosur summit

20-12-2025 20:11 President Milei again calls for flexibility on Mercosur's trade rules in speech to regional summit; Argentina's leader clashes with Brazilian leader Lula over US President Donald Trump's approach to Venezuela.

Diplomatic beat

British Embassy hails Jane Austen’s enduring legacy on anniversary

20-12-2025 08:43 UK Ambassador David Cairns leads event celebrating 250 years since the birth of beloved author.

ATTACK IN AUSTRALIA

Ahmed al Ahmed and an indelible message to the world

16-12-2025 21:17 Ahmed al Ahmed had no obligation to risk his life as he did; he wasn't a police officer or a civil servant. He was simply a "true believer" in the human values of life, regardless of colour, sex, or religion.

by Martín A. Morgenstern

MESSI IN INDIA

Messi mania peaks in India's pollution-hit capital of New Delhi

15-12-2025 13:18 Football superstar Lionel Messi ended his whirlwind tour of India on Monday with a lap of honour in New Delhi.

WINE INDUSTRY

Women sommeliers are cracking male-dominated wine world open

13-12-2025 09:52 Long a male stronghold, the world of sommeliers is now opening widely to women, who are making their mark with distinction, despite the obstacles that persist in a male-dominated environment.

LATIN AMERICA & GEOPOLITICS

Machado, Trump and the contradictions of removing Maduro by force

13-12-2025 05:18 What kind of guarantees can a region with a history of far-right military dictatorships get from a United States that has shelved the democracy agenda in favour of throwing around its economic and geopolitical might?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

UK denies Milei's claim over lifting of Argentina arms sales

11-12-2025 12:34 President tells British newspaper he intends to visit the United Kingdom in April or May next year and claims talks are ongoing over lifting of weapons ban in place since Malvinas conflict; London denies any "specific talks" over relaxing of arms export controls.

WORLD HERITAGE

Argentine dance to Yemeni poetry among UNESCO heritage bids

09-12-2025 09:48 UNESCO is weighing 68 nominations to add to its intangible cultural heritage list.

EDITORIAL

Milei’s offside trap

06-12-2025 06:41 A shady AFA might seem an easy target for polarisation but Milei could be playing with fire.

FOOTBALL

‘There’s no easy rival’ – Scaloni on Argentina's World Cup draw

05-12-2025 18:28 Coach reacts to news that Argentina will play Algeria, Austria and Jordan at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2026 DRAW

Argentina's World Cup group rivals: Algeria, Austria and Jordan

05-12-2025 16:11 Holders Argentina play Algeria, Austria, Jordan in World Cup Group J; Albiceleste will face African side first, date and location to be confirmed tomorrow.

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Milei exposes local football rift by skipping Trump’s World Cup show

05-12-2025 10:24 President Milei and AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia are at odds over an attempt to allow private ownership of teams in the football-obsessed nation – a row that has spilled over into the 2026 World Cup draw.

DEFENCE

First batch of Argentina's F-16 fighter jets due to arrive from Denmark

03-12-2025 23:22 Fighter jets from US$300-million air defence deal with Denmark scheduled to enter national territory on Friday, December 5.

RUGBY: WORLD CUP DRAW

Argentina to Spain, Fiji, Canada in 2027 Rugby World Cup first phase

03-12-2025 10:15 Pumas dodged Australia, the main threat from Pot 2, but not Fiji, probably the second-strongest team they could have drawn.

GEOPOLITICS & SPORT

Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

03-12-2025 09:53 Expanded 48-team tournament will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July next year; Trump's attendance at the Kennedy Center ceremony underscores his rapport with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

DIPLOMACY

UAE marks national day with diplomatic celebration in Buenos Aires

01-12-2025 23:48 United Arab Emirates hosts celebration to mark its National Day, celebrating the December 1971 declaration that created the federation of emirates.

As I see it

The world is becoming a more dangerous place

29-11-2025 05:02 Toeing the US line would be a simple matter if the man in charge knew where he was going and approached his goals in a consistent manner, but it so happens that hardly a day goes by without Trump changing his mind about something of strategic importance.

by James Neilson

POLISH DELEGATION IN ARGENTINA

Poland sees room for growth with ‘perfect match’ Argentina

28-11-2025 15:00 Officials at Argentina-Poland Economic Forum in Buenos Aires sign memorandum of understanding with Milei government to boost cooperation and trade ties.

RACE FOR UN SECRETARY GENERAL

Rafael Mariano Grossi: Renewing the promise – a United Nations that works

27-11-2025 00:03 "The world still needs the United Nations – but it must be a United Nations that works," says Rafael Mariano Grossi, candidate for Secretary-General of the top international body, in his vision statement, to which the Times gained access.

UNITED NATIONS

Argentina formally backs Rafael Grossi’s candidacy for UN secretary-general

26-11-2025 23:50 President Javier Milei’s government puts forward the IAEA chief as a contender to succeed António Guterres in 2027, betting his technical profile, experience with global crises and diplomatic backing will win out in a pivotal year for the United Nations.

GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY

Adapt or die: Latin America's response to Trump

26-11-2025 15:23 No country has been left untouched by what many view as a return to US interventionism in what the Trump administration has taken to calling "our hemisphere."

INVESTMENT & GEOPOLITICS

Chinese investment in Argentina tops US$23 billion, defying Milei’s alignment with Trump

26-11-2025 15:04 An X-ray of the Asian country’s investments in Argentina. Beijing not only financed but also constructed and purchased assets in the sectors which today are the motor of Argentina’s recovery, from Vaca Muerta shale to lithium in the north.

by Eugenia Muzio

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Argentina voices reservations over COP30 final decision

23-11-2025 10:33 Applause rang out as the gavel was brought down in Belém, but Argentina quickly voiced its discontent.

INTERVIEW

Rafael Grossi, diplomat in running to head UN, warns of increased nuclear risk

22-11-2025 06:33 Director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says nuclear policy of mutual dissuasion, which has worked for many decades, seems to be eroding; “The hypothesis of a nuclear conflict cannot be excluded,” he warns.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei's new challenge: Becoming Trump's delegate in Latin America

20-11-2025 00:39 Argentina’s government cheered last Sunday's election result in Chile and is already imagining a right-wing regional bloc led by President Javier Milei.

by Alejandro Gomel