Nicolás Maduro
Maduro returns to US court as rare narcoterrorism law faces key test at trial - analysis
Maduro, 63, led Venezuela from 2013 through his capture in Caracas by US special forces on January 3. He pleaded not guilty on January 5 to all US charges against him.
Trump faces war fallout at home as gas prices rise - opinion
US and Israel dismantle Iran's regional terror network in coordinated strike - opinion
A golden age of diplomacy: A thing of the past? - comment
Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect? - explainer
Venezuela's distressed debt has rallied since US President Donald Trump assumed office in January 2025, as speculators bet on the possibility of political change.
The American Venezuela operation marks end of era of US military hesitation - opinion
The central framing of the move is explicitly geopolitical, aimed at blocking the China-Russia-Iran axis in the US's backyard.
How Israeli defense tech ended up in Venezuela’s hands - explainer
Before former president Hugo Chávez began distancing Venezuela from Washington and aligning with US and Israeli adversaries such as Iran, Venezuela maintained a defense relationship with Israel.
Maduro held in New York, Mamdani revokes Jewish executive orders - January 4, 2026
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After Maduro’s fall, Iran, Russia, China and others watching Washington closely - analysis
The US president is a man of action, as Rubio has characterized him. "If you don't know, now you know.” Now Madruo knows. Iran, Russia, China, and other countries will be watching.
President Trump’s Venezuela strategy signals a new era for US foreign policy - opinion
With Maduro captured, the US aims to stabilize Venezuela, counter regional threats, and support domestic democratic forces.
Maduro's capture sends message to Iran about refusing to negotiate with US
The Iranian protests continue to be a central focus for the Israeli intelligence community, but the capture of Maduro has added an additional element of instability to the regime.
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
The US military action overnight constitutes "a dangerous precedent," Guterres' spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
Venezuela's Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim president
Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the role of acting president following the detention of Nicolás Maduro by US forces.
'Hands off Venezuela': Anti-Israel activist groups hold protest against US for Maduro arrest
Some activists displayed hammer and sickle imagery, while activists from Palestinian Assembly for Liberation-Awda NY/NJ marched with a banner calling for "liberation" and "return."