The Latest Breaking News from Nicolás Maduro

From grudging respect to unease: Russia weighs up fall of Maduro

Reaction to effectiveness of US operation contrasts with loss of key ally for Putin, whose priority remains Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

'Giant Diversionary Tactic': Strategist Accuses Trump of Using Venezuela to Hide Epstein Files

Democratic strategist James Carville accuses Donald Trump of using the Venezuela raid as a 'giant diversionary tactic' to hide the release of Epstein files.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

'History Will Reveal the Traitors': Maduro's Son Speaks Bursting in Tears as U.S. Seeks His Arrest

Nicolás Maduro Guerra, the son of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, said he is "fine" and "calm" following U.S. airstrikes that led to the capture of his father, while renewing calls for political mobilization, according to an audio message circulating on social media.

Latin Times · Jan 5

Trump Ridiculed Over 'War Room' Detail As Team Monitors Maduro Operation on X

Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago 'war room' photos spark global ridicule after eagle-eyed social media users spot an open X feed during the high-stakes 2026 capture of Nicolás Maduro.

International Business Times · Jan 5

Wall Street Targets Venezuela Oil And Infrastructure For Massive March Investment

Wall Street investment firms are exploring massive oil and infrastructure opportunities in Venezuela amid shifting sanctions and political developments.

International Business Times · Jan 5

Peruvian Shamans Claim Trump Will Fall 'Gravely Ill' Following Accurate Maduro Vision

Peruvian shamans claimed US President Donald Trump will fall seriously ill in 2026 during a ritual prediction that also foresaw Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's downfall.

International Business Times · Jan 5

Ian Bremmer: U.S. ending "own global order"

Eurasia Group's annual "Top Risks" report — out Monday, 48 hours after Trump shook the world by snatching Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro — isolates the "biggest threats to the trajectories of nations, industries and institutions," to help leaders and investors prepare for the year.

Axios · Jan 5

TikTok Roast Nails the Absurdity of US vs Maduro

A viral TikTok roast by Jamie Kaler nails the absurdity of US vs Maduro, parodying the Venezuela intervention as a neighbourhood takeover. As of 5 January 2026, it sparks debates amid global backlash over the capture and oil motives.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

'I'm a prisoner of war': Venezuela's deposed leader Maduro appears in New York court after being captured by Trump

The captured Venezuelan dictator told a judge ‘I am a decent man’

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Venezuelans Kneeling in Tears for Trump? Fake AI Video Explodes on X – 'Total Deepfake Hoax,' Experts Warn

A viral video showing Venezuelans kneeling and thanking Trump after Maduro's capture has been exposed as an AI deepfake.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5