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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Fox News’ Jesse Watters declares Trump taking Venezuela’s oil is ‘common sense’ while dismissing ‘imperialistic’ concerns

Jesse Watters claimed that the US taking Venezuela’s oil was legitimate because it looted Japan for gold in WW2

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Trump latest: President accused of ‘insane plan’ to ‘steal Venezuelan oil at gunpoint’

Trump claimed that American companies would be sending workers to Venezuela to help rebuild the nation’s oil industry infrastructure

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Pentagon Is Backing $8 Billion Smelter Plant, Sparking Questions After US Seizes Venezuela's Metal Wealth

The US's support for an $8 billion smelter raises questions about security, independence, and the use of military and financial power to control vital resources amid sanctions.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

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Oil prices drop as Trump vows to seize up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude

Brent crude dropped below $60 a barrel after the US leader said Venezuela would turn over oil worth close to £1.5bn

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Oil prices drop as Trump vows to seize up to 50m barrels of Venezuelan crude

Brent crude dropped below 60 US dollars a barrel after the US leader said Venezuela would turn over oil worth close to £1.5 billion.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Democrats slam Trump’s justification for immigration agent killing woman during ICE raid and call for investigation – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jan 7

Gambling platform Polymarket not paying bets on US invasion of Venezuela

Gamblers who placed wagers totalling $10.5m angered after capture of Nicolás Maduro deemed not to qualify

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

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US and Colombian presidents speak – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

UK housebuilding in deepest slump since 2020 lockdowns; Warner Bros rejects ‘inferior’ $108bn Paramount hostile bid – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK construction sector shrinks for 12th month running

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Venezuelan migrants in Peru sell T shirts of captured President Maduro

Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home.

Euronews · Jan 7

Is White House Planning A 'Hostile Takeover' Of Greenland? Says Trump Leaning Towards 'Military Options'

White House confirms military is an option for acquiring the strategic Arctic island, prompting NATO concerns and US congressional resolutions. European leaders reject threats, while social media explores hypothetical cash deals

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

Trump’s Venezuela Plan was Predicted in a 2019 ‘Jack Ryan’ Episode

The Fashion Central · Jan 7

Wednesday briefing: What Europe’s silence over Venezuela says about its fear of Trump

In today’s newsletter: Leaders’ refusal to condemn the US’s intervention in Caracas shows a desperation to keep the White House on side – but a red line might not be far away

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Is Starmer’s reluctance to criticise Trump smart tactics – or the sign of a man without a plan?

The PM won’t call out Trump over Venezuela, and won’t commit to Europe. His refusal to choose leaves vital choices for Britain to be made by others, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

EU reveals weak hand as Trump raids Venezuela and threatens Greenland

European acquiescence risks undermining legal principles behind opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they struggle to keep US president onboard

Reason · Jan 7

The 'Law Enforcement' Rationale for Invading Venezuela Is an Open-Ended License for War

If an indictment is enough to justify military action, why bother seeking congressional approval?

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Trump-Greenland latest: Rubio to meet Danish officials next week after refusing to rule out military action

The US said Trump ‘retains the option’ to use the military to take over Danish territory

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street hits records on tech gains

Asian shares are trading mixed, calming down somewhat from the buzz set off by recent record rallies on Wall Street, while investors' attention turned to global interest rates and the political uncertainty caused by developments in Venezuela

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International Business Times UK · Jan 7

Will Venezuela Be the Next Iran? Survey Shows Fear Among Citizens

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a sharp divide over the US strike on Venezuela. While Trump's approval ticks up, 72% of citizens worry about long-term involvement.

Axios · Jan 7

Trump presses Venezuela to dismiss agents from China, Russia, Iran and Cuba

It's the Trump administration's latest effort to force Venezuela to meet U.S. demands.

The Guardian - US · Jan 7

Trump news at a glance: President ramps up saber-rattling for Greenland

White House says using US military to secure arctic territory is ‘always an option’ as European leaders push back

The Conversation · Jan 7

Trump wants Greenland. Europe’s tepid response is putting NATO and global security at risk

Europe stands at a precipice. Following the US military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump and his close advisers have reiterated that Greenland – currently an autonomous territory of Denmark – will be next.

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Behind the photo: How a woman running from US bombs in Venezuela captured the night's fear and chaos

A photo of 21-year-old Mariana Camargo dashing through the streets of eastern Caracas as explosions boomed in the background was soon on front pages of major international outlets

Axios · Jan 7

Trump: Venezuela to turn over 30-50 million barrels of oil to U.S.

"It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States," Trump said.

Axios · Jan 7

Trump to huddle with U.S. oil executives Friday on Venezuela

Boosting output from the nation's dilapidated oil infrastructure will require massive outlays.

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