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
Cuba is the next domino after Maduro’s fall - opinion
Cuba survives on foreign power; its fate may now be in US hands.
Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion
Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.
Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, national press association says
Media workers were briefly detained while reporting on pro-Maduro marches and the new legislature’s swearing-in, days after the US captured the Venezuelan president.
After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran, Hezbollah
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will exert leverage to ensure that the country “no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”
Drones spotted flying over Caracas, Venezuelan air defenses triggered with shots fired
Initial reports indicate that heavy gunfire was deployed against what appear to be drones near the main government building, and that the city's main ministries were evacuated.
Only 33% of Americans approve of strike on Venezuela, most worry US to become entrenched - poll
The two-day poll showed 65% of Republicans back the military operation ordered by Republican President Donald Trump, compared to 11% of Democrats and 23% of independents.
Venezuelan police order arrests for supporters of US attack
Venezuela’s emergency decree orders police to begin nationwide arrests of anyone accused of supporting the US attack that ousted President Nicolas Maduro.
End of uncertainty: Why Tehran now takes Trump’s warnings seriously - analysis
For years, Iran's security establishment seemed to dismiss Trump’s tough rhetoric as TACO, Trump Always Chickens Out.
US weighing intervention in Iran, indications received by ‘Post’ show
Israel also checking if removal of Maduro will make action against Iran regime possible.
Iranian officials fear Israel, US could target Iran after Venezuela operation
After Washington seized Venezuela’s president, Iranian sources warn fears are growing that Iran could be next in Trump’s aggressive foreign policy.