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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

US oil company shares and Venezuelan bonds rally after Maduro seized, sending Dow to record high – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, with gold and defence company shares also higher today

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live 05 January: Defence stocks keep index near 10,000, oil price slips

The FTSE 100 index today opened higher as investors reacted calmly to another bout of geopolitical turmoil.

Evening Standard

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

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Denmark Prime Minister Tells the US It Has 'No Right to Annex' Any of Its Three Countries

Kingdom of Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sternly addressed the US' threat to take control of one of its three countries, Greenland.

International Business Times UK

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

This week: Congress returns to debate Venezuela, spending, health - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's use of military force to capture Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro is sure to take center stage in Washington.

Roll Call

Trump’s coup in Venezuela didn’t just break the rules – it showed there aren’t any. We’ll all regret that

It’s not just the triumphalism in the White House. Leaders loth to oppose this gangsterism must think how that looks to Putin, Xi and in the UAE, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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Machado welcomes ‘huge step for humanity’ – as it happened

Venezuelan opposition leader says she plans to return to her country as soon as possible

The Guardian - US

New Venezuelan leader invites US to ‘collaborate’ after Maduro’s removal

The former president is due to face a New York court for the first time on Monday.

Evening Standard

Trump Factor Looms as Starlink Offers Free Internet to Venezuela Amid Power Blackouts

US President Donald Trump launches military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, et. al.; Starlink offers free internet to outage-affected citizens.

International Business Times UK

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

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

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

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

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The Conversation

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 Independent UK

Cuba confirms 32 officers were killed during US attack on Venezuela

Cuba’s government has announced two days of mourning

The Independent UK

Markets show mixed reaction after US capture of Venezuelan leader

The price of oil edged higher and precious metals have jumped after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend raid

The Independent UK

Trump says that US is ‘in charge’ of Venezuela after capture of Maduro

Trump also gave Colombia warning and told reporters that military action there ‘sounds good to me’

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AAP

Aussie shares flat as oil swings on US-Venezuela coup

The raw materials sector has outweighed broader weakness to ballast the bourse, despite oil stocks slipping after the US captured Venezuela's president.

Fortune

Crude oil prices rise after Maduro ouster as Wall Street braces for a big week that will put the U.S. economy back on Trump’s radar

"The physical global oil market situation remains the same. Oil prices have declined due to an oversupplied global oil market."

Pedestrian.tv

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.

The Conversation

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…

International Business Times UK

Trump Claims Venezuela Needs Law and Order First — Could This Decide the Election Outcome?

Trump says Venezuela must have law and order before elections, warns opposition leader Maria Corina Machado could only win with his support amid economic collapse.

International Business Times UK

Is Venezuela Really Rejoicing? Nick Shirley Mocked for Passing Off Miami Vid as Locals After Nicolás Maduro Capture

Independent journalist Nick Shirley faces backlash for claiming a Miami video showed Venezuelans celebrating Nicolás Maduro's capture after Trump's announcement—exiles, not locals.

International Business Times UK

Denmark Criticises Trump Aide Spouse's Post of Greenland Following Venezuela Strikes

The Danish ambassador and Greenland's Prime Minister criticised the post made by the wife of top Trump aide Stephen Miller as Washington under Trump once again suggests annexation.

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