The US and Venezuela

May 14, 2026, 13:33
Latin AmericaPolitics

Introduction

President Donald Trump wants Venezuela to be a part of the US. The Venezuelan government is very quiet about this.

Main Body

In the past, Venezuela fought with the US. Now, things are different. The US army went to Caracas in January. They took President Nicolás Maduro to New York. He is in prison now. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez is the new leader. She does not fight with the US. She wants her country to be safe. She is quiet and careful. The US and Venezuela have a deal. The US says Rodríguez is the leader. In return, Rodríguez lets foreign companies buy oil. She also changes her government leaders to make the US happy.

Conclusion

Venezuela says it is still its own country. But it does not fight the US because it needs money and help.

Learning

⚡ The "Now vs. Then" Switch

Look at how the story changes time. To reach A2, you must know how to move from the past to the present.

The Shift:

  • Past: Venezuela fought with the US. (It happened before)
  • Present: Things are different. (It is happening now)

Simple Pattern: Past Action →\rightarrow Present State

Words to notice:

  • Fought (Past of fight): Used for old conflicts.
  • Are/Is (Present): Used for the current situation.

🛠️ Building Descriptions

We use "is + adjective" to describe a person or a feeling. This is the fastest way to describe people in English:

  • She is quiet.
  • She is careful.
  • He is in prison.

Quick Tip: Just use is for one person and are for many people.

Vocabulary Learning

fight (v.)
to try to defeat someone or something by using force or argument
Example:They decided to fight for their rights.
leader (n.)
a person who leads or commands a group of people
Example:The leader spoke to the crowd.
country (n.)
a nation with its own government
Example:She loves her country.
money (n.)
a medium of exchange used for buying goods or services
Example:He needs more money for the trip.
help (n.)
assistance or support given to someone
Example:She offered help to the neighbor.
safe (adj.)
free from danger or harm
Example:The children felt safe at home.
quiet (adj.)
making little or no noise
Example:The library is quiet.
careful (adj.)
paying close attention to avoid mistakes
Example:Be careful when crossing the street.
deal (n.)
an agreement between two parties
Example:They signed a deal for the sale.
company (n.)
an organization that produces or sells goods
Example:The company launched a new product.
prison (n.)
a place where people are kept as punishment
Example:He was sent to prison.
new (adj.)
recently made or discovered
Example:She bought a new car.
needs (v.)
requires something to function or survive
Example:The plant needs water.
foreign (adj.)
coming from another country
Example:Foreign companies invest here.
oil (n.)
a liquid used for fuel or other purposes
Example:They drill for oil.
happy (adj.)
feeling or showing pleasure
Example:She was happy with her results.
January (n.)
the first month of the year
Example:We celebrate New Year in January.
Caracas (n.)
the capital city of Venezuela
Example:She visited Caracas last summer.
New York (n.)
a major city in the United States
Example:He moved to New York for work.
President (n.)
the head of a state or organization
Example:The President will speak tomorrow.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new policies.