Venezuelans coined a figure of speech for the phenomenon of generals corrupted by drug money: “Cartel de los Soles.” Then the United States started talking about it as a literal organization.

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado tells Fox News’ Rachel Campos-Duffy that her country is nearing freedom as the U.S. ramps up pressure on Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sang a John Lennon classic at a rally on Saturday as U.S. warships increase pressure.

The US plans to designate a Venezuelan drug cartel allegedly led by Nicolas Maduro as a foreign terrorist organization, expanding the legal case for more aggressive action as it masses military assets in the Caribbean after months of deadly boat strikes.

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has published a “freedom manifesto” outlining her vision of a “new era” for the country without its strongman Nicolás Maduro.

The administration’s consideration of potential military action against Maduro comes amid heightened tensions in Latin America.