America reaches its breaking point In Minneapolis and Venezuela, the Trump administration villainizes America's neighbors — and its own citizens Salon · Jan 9
Trump promises the US will soon start attacking drug cartels on land - but offers few details In an interview with Fox, the president claimed drug cartels were “running” Mexico and hinted the country could be his next target The Independent UK · Jan 9
As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy President Donald Trump says American intervention in Venezuela will bring billions of dollars of investment in the country's infrastructure, a revival of its once-thriving oil industry and a new age of prosperity for the Latin American country The Independent UK · Jan 9
Here’s How Trump’s Mission in Venezuela Could Impact Gas Prices Trump’s bold move in Venezuela sparks many questions. For one, could U.S. gas prices rise or fall as oil politics shift? Here’s what some are predicting. GOBankingRates · Jan 9
How the US oil boom empowers Trump over Venezuela The U.S. has nearly tripled oil production over the last 20 years. Axios · Jan 9
Italy gives key support to fraught EU trade deal with South American nations next to Venezuela Italy has provided crucial support to plans by the European Union to seal a huge free trade deal with five South American nations The Independent UK · Jan 9
Venezuela's Interim President Grants Decorations To Troops Killed During Operation To Capture Maduro, Including Cubans Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez granted posthumous decorations to the troops that were killed during the operation that captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro. Latin Times · Jan 9
Here’s How Trump’s Mission in Venezuela Could Impact the Stock Market Trump’s moves in Venezuela could continue impacting oil, defense and gold stocks. See some of the possible short-, medium- and long-term market impacts. GOBankingRates · Jan 9
Singapore’s former leader admits US raid on Venezuela has left small countries alarmed Singapore joins Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and China in voicing concern over Nicolás Maduro’s ouster The Independent UK · Jan 9
Trump Cancels Planned Second Wave of Venezuela Attacks After Interim Government Pledges Prisoner Releases: 'Will Not Be Needed' President Donald Trump said on Friday that he cancelled a previously anticipated second wave of U.S. military attacks on Venezuela after the country's authorities began releasing political prisoners. Latin Times · Jan 9
Paul Singer’s Elliott positioned to win Venezuela’s forced sale of Citgo Petroleum that’s proceeding amid Maduro removal and arrest Elliott's Amber Energy is poised to close the sale of Citgo and receive more Venezuelan crude barrels. Fortune · Jan 9
Trump’s Venezuela strike won’t distract voters from the crises at home As Americans worry about healthcare and affordability, the ‘no more wars’ president is helping oil companies instead The Guardian - US · Jan 9
After Trump’s attack, we Venezuelans need to know what comes next – authoritarianism or democracy There is palpable tension: not because anyone trusts the president and the US, but because now there is opportunity for change, says historian Jesús Piñero The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Podcast: What does Maduro’s capture mean for the EU? In a timid statement signed by 26 member states, Brussels has called for respect for international law in Venezuela but avoided condemning the US operation. We break in down. Euronews · Jan 9
The Guardian - US · Jan 9 Trump threatens Greenland and Iran at meeting with oil bosses on Venezuela – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Trump to meet Venezuela’s Machado and says it would be ‘great honor’ to take her Nobel Prize The president has said it would be ‘tough’ for opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to lead Venezuela after he removed Nicolas Maduro
Euronews · Jan 9 Venezuela frees several high-profile opposition figures and activists Venezuela released a "significant number" of high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists in a gesture to seek peace, just days after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Trump ‘hopes’ Xi doesn’t attack Taiwan after US raid on Venezuela President dismisses suggestion his attack on South American adversary could set precedent for Beijing to move against Taiwan
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Friday briefing: Trump tactics could leave office with him – or the US could descend into a rogue state In today’s newsletter: In just one year, this administration has lurched from one bewildering decision to another. Will things go back to normal after Trump’s term, or are we seeing a broader erosion of western democratic norms?
Euronews · Jan 9 Analysis: From Venezuela to Greenland, the EU scrambles to find a voice and a plan Donald Trump's pursuit of an American sphere of influence has left Europeans scrambling to deal with a fast-moving geopolitical shift.
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Trump says he should receive a separate Nobel Peace Prize for the ‘eight and a quarter’ wars he claims to have solved Trump revealed plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Trump claims he has cancelled second wave of attacks on Venezuela US president does not elaborate on alleged plan for fresh strikes but says large naval presence in region will remain
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Why Spain’s prime minister has broken ranks in Europe – and dared to confront Trump Outrage at the US, close ties with Venezuela and mounting domestic challenges have prompted Pedro Sánchez to take a stand, says the Spanish journalist Maria Ramirez
The Guardian - AU · Jan 9 ‘We can’t take it any more’: thousands flee guerrilla clashes on Colombia-Venezuela border Caracas shake-up could intensify violence in Catatumbo in Colombia, an area rich with coca crops, cocaine laboratories and a porous border with Venezuela
The Guardian - AU · Jan 9 Morality, military might and a sense of mischief: key takeaways from Trump’s New York Times interview Trump sounds off on Venezuela’s future, Taiwan’s security and his aims for Greenland, days after operation to seize Nicolás Maduro