The Latest Breaking News from Nicolás Maduro

Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in an American courtroom

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Cuba Reports 32 Citizens Killed Protecting Maduro in US Venezuela Raid

Cuba announced 32 citizens were killed during the US military raid to capture Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, declaring two days of national mourning.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

Monday briefing: Why the US moved to oust Venezuela’s president

In today’s newsletter: Saturday’s capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US was as unexpected as it was swift – but what led Trump to topple the South American regime?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Trump says U.S. "in charge" of Venezuela as interim leader vows cooperation

Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has invited U.S. officials to work with Caracas.

Axios · Jan 5

Rubio: US to enforce oil blockade but not govern Venezuela post-Maduro

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that Washington will seek to influence policy change in Venezuela through oil blockades, but not be involved in the day-to-day running of the country following a Saturday operation which overthrew and captured Nicolas Maduro.

Euronews · Jan 5

Before toppling Maduro, the US spent decades pressuring Venezuelan leaders over its oil wealth

After US special forces swooped into Caracas to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and topple his government, US President Donald Trump said the United States will now “run” Venezuela, including its abundant oil resources.

The Conversation · Jan 5

Trump news at a glance: Republicans backpedal on claims US will ‘run’ Venezuela

Trump has called on Venezuela’s interim leader to adhere to US demands as top Republicans scramble to answer questions about what happens next – key US politics stories from 4 January 2026

The Guardian - US · Jan 5

Trump’s intervention in Venezuela: the 3 warnings for the world

The January 3 US military operation in Venezuela seizing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro, was in equal measure audacious and illegal under international law.

The Conversation · Jan 5

Still Confused About Venezuela? Read Our 3-Min Explainer To Get Your Head Around It

Trump’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro sent global shockwaves. Here’s what you need to know.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 5

Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy

An image circulated over media the weekend of Jan. 3 and 4 was meant to convey dominance: Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, blindfolded and handcuffed aboard a U.S. naval vessel. Shortly after the operation that seized Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would…

The Conversation · Jan 5