President Trump continues to ramp up pressure on Venezuela's Nicholas Maduro, saying it would be "smart" for him to step down and warning him not to play "tough."

The United States told the United Nations on Tuesday it will impose and enforce sanctions "to the maximum extent" to deprive Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of resources as Russia warned other Latin American countries could be next.

President Donald Trump said Monday the US remains in active pursuit of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, more than 24 hours after the chase began, while repeating his threats against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

U.S. limits on Venezuelan oil exports are cutting the revenue that once sustained Nicolás Maduro, weakening his cash flow and putting the regime’s stability at risk.

Who is Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro? Here's what to know about the political figure facing scrutiny by the American government.

Maduro has survived predictions and ridicule, but along the way, Venezuela lost millions of inhabitants, 72% of its economy, democratic legitimacy in the eyes of much of the world, and many of its most important international allies.

President Donald Trump has overseen a large-scale military build-up in the Caribbean, with Venezuela in his sights.

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers

White House Correspondent for RealClearPolitics Phil Wegmann on Monday's "Special Report" panel. BRET BAIER, FOX NEWS: Phil, there's a sense that this is a buildup. Obviously, we've seen the naval assets swarm around Venezuela,

Cuban agents are protecting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as tensions flare with the US — as American forces seized a third oil tanker in the Caribbean on Sunday. The