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Trump snatches Maduro but leaves his regime in charge for now

For now, there’s no plan spelled out to have American troops or administrators in Venezuela.

Fortune

The rise and fall of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in photos

Nicolás Maduro rose from a unionized bus driver in Caracas to the presidency of Venezuela, inheriting power after the death of Hugo Chávez and consolidating it over a turbulent decade in office.

The Independent UK

Before Maduro arrest, Nobel Prize winner said Venezuela has a $1.7 trillion opportunity to privatize over 500 companies and undo socialist ‘disaster’

Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, but “our people don’t even have gas even to cook. That’s a disaster,” María Corina Machado told Fortune last year.

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Trump news at a glance: outcry and questions after US attack on Venezuela

With Nicolás Maduro in US custody, Donald Trump says ‘we will run’ Venezuela until ‘a safe, proper and judicious transition’ can be made – key US politics stories from 3 January 2026

The Guardian - US

What Will Happen to Venezuela's 300 Billion Barrels of Crude Reserves As Trump Takes Over Oil Business?

Following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, the Trump administration has assumed control over Venezuela's 300 billion barrels of oil, planning a massive privatisation and Americanisation of the sector.

International Business Times UK

'Dozy Don' Trump Battles Drowsiness As General Caine Details Venezuela Operation

President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny after nodding off during a Venezuela military briefing, as reports emerge of plans to reduce his 2026 meeting schedule.

International Business Times UK

How Venezuelans React to Nicolas Maduro's Ouster After the US Attacks

Nicolas Maduro was captured after an attack in Caracas, and Venezuelans are celebrating his ouster at home and in different parts of the world.

International Business Times UK

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Deploying U.S. troops in Venezuela could become a ‘force protection nightmare’ amid potential insurgency threat, retired colonel warns

"The risk with Venezuela is that it could be a hostile environment as well, and that could put U.S. forces in great danger."

Fortune

5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region

The predawn U.S. military operation that spirited Nicolás Maduro and his wife out of Venezuela and into U.S. custody marks a watershed in hemispheric politics. In an operation that lasted just over two hours, American forces removed a foreign president. It followed months of saber-rattling and a steady buildup of…

The Conversation

Albanese calls for ‘peaceful, democratic transition’ of power in Venezuela after US capture of Nicolás Maduro

Australian prime minister says government has ‘long held concerns about the situation’ in South American country

The Guardian - AU

Venezuela's Potential New Leader Maria Corina Machado Was a Vocal Supporter of Charlie Kirk

Following Maduro's capture, Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado emerges as a potential leader for Venezuela and the opposition leader is a Charlie Kirk supporter.

International Business Times UK

How the operation to take out Venezuela's Maduro unfolded

The order came at 10:46pm EST, along with a message from Trump: "Good luck and godspeed."

Axios

Maduro’s deputy demands his release after U.S. arrest as Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge

“What is being done to Venezuela is an atrocity that violates international law,” she said. “History and justice will make the extremists who promoted this armed aggression pay.”

Fortune

Anthony Albanese Calls For ‘Diplomacy’ After Nicolás Maduro’s Capture During US Airstrike

The Venezuelan President was seized in Caracas and taken to the US following a massive military operation organised by Donald Trump.

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Trump’s threats turn real as U.S. strikes Venezuela and capital erupts in explosions

AG Pam Bondi has announced that the Venezuelan president will be arraigned in the Southern District of New York.

International Business Times UK

'There Has Been an Agreement Behind the Scenes': Journalist on US Running Venezuela After Maduro's Arrest

Journalist Lucia Newman suggests a secret deal allowed the US to seize Venezuela, drawing parallels to the 1989 Panama invasion and the arrest of Manuel Noriega.

AAP

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

The US attack on Venezuela could change Australia's stance on the Latin American country, as the country's diaspora wrangles with complex emotions.

Fortune

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean after U.S. raid on Venezuela

JetBlue said it canceled about 215 flights “due to airspace closures across the Caribbean related to military activity.”

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The Guardian - US

US oil giants silent on Trump claim they will spend billions on Venezuelan oil industry

US president says oil majors primed to invest in rebuilding infrastructure following Maduro ouster

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to tell cabinet to slash cost of living in new year message

Under pressure prime minister to pledge to ‘use every tool’ his government to ‘make life better’ for Britons this year

International Business Times UK

Why Did Trump Attack Venezuela? Quick Breakdown of What's Going On

The Trump administration launched an attack to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for narco-terrorism-related reasons.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Accuses Colombian President of 'Making Cocaine,' Urges Him to Watch Out

Donald Trump just issued a stern warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro at a press conference this weekend.

The Guardian - US

Maduro’s capture had the world’s ear – but Trump returned to petty gripes

Though he also discussed plans to ‘run’ Venezuela, the US president could not resist upending his moment of glory

The Independent UK

Was Trump’s attack on Venezuela illegal? What international law says about Maduro’s capture

This is clearly a blatant, illegal and criminal act, say law experts

The Independent UK

Tony Dokoupil’s CBS run starts two days early after Venezuela strikes

Veteran reporter, who previously worked at NBC and MSNBC, was originally scheduled to take the helm of the show on Monday

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