Trump says Venezuela is ‘turning over’ millions of barrels of oil as US eyes Greenland: Live updates Trump said the oil will be sold, and he will control the money from the sale The Independent UK · Jan 6
What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case Nicolás Maduro’s first court hearing — a heavily secured spectacle where he proclaimed he is still Venezuela’s president and pleaded “soy inocente” — was merely the beginning of a legal odyssey that could keep him locked up and out of power for years, maybe even the rest of his life The Independent UK · Jan 6
Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split The immediate political void left in Venezuela by Nicolás Maduro’s abrupt removal from power has been filled by the former vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in as interim president on Jan. 5, 2026. The Conversation · Jan 6
Furious Congressman Claims Trump Team Lied Straight To Congress Over Venezuela Plot Senior US lawmakers say Trump officials misled Congress before a surprise Venezuela operation captured Maduro, sparking constitutional and geopolitical controversy. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
600,000 Venezuelans face U.S. deportation after Maduro raid Caught in a casework pause and TPS terminations, they face potential deportation. Axios · Jan 6
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to seize Maduro, Caracas says The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba’s government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed. Euronews · Jan 6
Some GOP Lawmakers See Trump's Venezuela Military Operations as a Break From 'America First' Policies According to reporting by The Associated Press, the comments highlight growing concerns within Republican ranks as the party enters an election year in which control of Congress is at stake. Latin Times · Jan 6
Cuba announces days of mourning following deaths of officers in US Venezuelan strike Cuba and Venezuela maintain close economic and political ties, with agreements spanning security and energy The Independent UK · Jan 6
Hegseth Says Nearly 200 U.S. Troops Entered Caracas to Capture Maduro, Mocks Russian Air Defenses U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that nearly 200 American troops entered central Caracas during a pre-dawn operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Latin Times · Jan 6
The Guardian view on Trump’s raid in Caracas: oil matters, but it’s not the whole story Editorial: The seizure of Venezuelan leader was induced by the prize of petroleum, but driven by spectacle, geopolitics and domestic politics The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
Nicolás Maduro ‘tries to imitate my dance’, says Trump in latest accusation More seriously, US president claims ousted Venezuelan leader has ‘killed millions of people’ in remarks to congressional Republicans The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, Mike Tyson and other celebrities escape the Caribbean after being trapped by an operation to capture Maduro Numerous celebrities and high-profile travelers, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, and Mike Tyson, among many others, were stranded on Caribbean islands, unable to return to the United States and other destinations due to the temporary closure of airspace in the region during the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. Where are… Latin Times · Jan 6
Telenovela Actor Fernando Carrillo Speaks About Delcy Rodríguez, the New Chavista President of Venezuela: "She Was the Great Love of My Life" Neither his ex-wife Catherine Fullup, nor Adela Noriega, nor the mother of his only child. Venezuelan actor Fernando Carrillo shocked everyone during an interview in which he publicly confirmed that he had a three-year romantic relationship with Delcy Rodríguez, the current interim president of Venezuela and a key figure in… Latin Times · Jan 6
Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat President calls deposed leader Maduro a ‘violent guy’ in speech that receives warm reception from Republicans The Guardian - US · Jan 6
Axios · Jan 6 Trump and Rubio's global intimidation campaign In the wake of one of the most brazen displays of U.S. power in decades, foreign leaders are taking the warnings very, very seriously.
Euronews · Jan 6 Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main bazaar as 36 killed in rallies The economic situation is likely to worsen as Iran's Central Bank drastically reduced the subsidised exchange rates for dollars it offers to importers and producers.
The Guardian - US · Jan 6 Armed militias deployed in Venezuela as regime attempts to impose authority Paramilitary groups known as colectivos rove streets with assault rifles, stop and search cars and people’s phones
The Conversation · Jan 6 Regime change means different things to different people. Either way, it hasn’t happened in Venezuela … yet The U.S. mission to seize Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has pushed the concept of regime change back into everyday conversation. “Regime Change in America’s Back Yard,” declared The New Yorker in a piece that typified the response to the Jan. 3 operation that saw Maduro exchange a compound in Caracas…
Latin Times · Jan 6 Turkey's Erdogan Tells Trump Violating Sovereignty Risks 'Serious Global Complications' After Maduro's Capture Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he warned U.S. counterpart Donald Trump against actions that violate national sovereignty.
Latin Times · Jan 6 Despite Concerns About Its Legality, Some Democrats Say Party Should 'Celebrate' Maduro's Capture According to reports, some Democrats reportedly questioned their party's response, suggesting privately that colleagues should be celebrating Maduro's capture rather than denouncing it.
Reason · Jan 6 Venezuela's Acting Dictator Is Delcy Rodríguez, a Maduro Regime Ally With a History of Human Rights Violations Trump chose to work with a sanctioned regime insider rather than the country's elected opposition.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Rebel violence in Colombia forces more than 300 to flee amid rising tensions The region has long been a battleground for drug traffickers and various rebel groups vying for control
Latin Times · Jan 6 Stephen Miller Says 'Nobody's Going to Fight the United States' Over Greenland, Shrugs Off NATO Concerns White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said that the United States could take control of Greenland without facing military resistance, dismissing concerns about the implications for the NATO alliance.
We Got This Covered · Jan 6 ‘You’re gonna feel the fabric of freedom’: Small Maine company’s phones are blowing up after Maduro was spotted wearing something of theirs You can't buy marketing this good.
The Mary Sue · Jan 6 A Baptist Church Pastor is drawing parallels between Nicolás Maduro and Donald Trump, and it kinda makes sense Donald Trump may currently be basking in the glory of taking down Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but not everyone is happy and celebrating the news. It’s not just about Maduro’s removal, who many consider to be a villain, but rather what the USA’s interference in the internal affairs of sovereign…