The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented

In the dead of night during the holidays, the United States launched an operation inside a Latin American country, intent on seizing its leader on the pretext that he is wanted in U.S. courts on drug charges.

The Conversation · Jan 3

Ouster of Maduro government sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida

"There’s fears. There’s excitement. There’s so many years that we’ve been waiting for this. Something had to happen in Venezuela. We all need the freedom.”

Fortune · Jan 3

Prof. Jack Goldsmith (Harvard Law) "On the Legality of the Venezuela Invasion"

This isn't my field, so I can't offer any independent judgment on it—but it is Goldsmith's, and I generally think… The post Prof. Jack Goldsmith (Harvard Law) "On the Legality of the Venezuela Invasion" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jan 3

I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers

Americans woke up on Jan. 3, 2025, to blaring headlines: “US CAPTURES MADURO, TRUMP SAYS,” declared The New York Times, using all capital letters. The U.S. had mounted an overnight military raid in Venezuela that immediately raised questions of procedure and legality. Prime among them was what role Congress had…

The Conversation · Jan 3

6 reasons why the U.S. went after Maduro

The capture was followed by an intense monthslong pressure campaign.

Axios · Jan 3

Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela until ‘safe transition’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain had not been involved ‘in any way’ in the attack.

Evening Standard · Jan 3

Trump says ‘we’re going to run’ Venezuela and is not afraid to put U.S. troops on the ground after Maduro’s capture

"We're not afraid of boots on the ground. We're not afraid of it. We're we don't mind saying it, and we're gonna make sure that that country is run properly."

Fortune · Jan 3

Venezuela: Caracas residents stock up on groceries amid political uncertainty

Residents in Caracas were seen buying groceries and preparing to leave or stay indoors as uncertainty spread following reports about President Nicolás Maduro.

Euronews · Jan 3

Trump posts photo of handcuffed Maduro after Venezuelan president’s capture

Venezuelan president and wife face narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking charges in New York

The Independent UK · Jan 3

Congress poised to weigh in on Venezuela campaign - Roll Call

When it returns to Washington next week, Congress will face the fallout from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

Roll Call · Jan 3