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New Venezuela leader says ‘no foreign power’ running country

In Caracas, Venezuela, the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez made a public assertion of national sovereignty in the wake of Nicolás Maduro’s dramatic disappearance. Rodríguez spoke to reporters and officials early Saturday, saying the country is not being run by any foreign power and that th

The 30-second versionIn Caracas, Venezuela, the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez made a public assertion of national sovereignty in the wake of Nicolás Maduro’s dramatic disappearance.Rodríguez spoke to reporters and officials early Saturday, saying the country is not being run by any foreign power and that th
Editorial·Jan 6·2 min read
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The Real Reason Trump Invaded Venezuela

In early January 2026, a surprise U.S.-led operation hit Caracas, spanning multiple sites across Venezuela and culminating in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Officials framed the move as accountability for corruption and illegitimacy, a narrative aimed at justifying a radical shift in Venez

The 30-second versionIn early January 2026, a surprise U.S.-led operation hit Caracas, spanning multiple sites across Venezuela and culminating in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.Officials framed the move as accountability for corruption and illegitimacy, a narrative aimed at justifying a radical shift in Venez
Editorial·Jan 6·2 min read
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Venezuela swears in new leader – but who else wants the job?

Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime Chávez-aligned official who has served as Venezuela’s vice president since 2018, was formally sworn in as interim president by the National Assembly on Sunday, in a move many diplomats described as an effort to stabilize governance after Nicolás Maduro’s overnight removal

The 30-second versionDelcy Rodríguez, a longtime Chávez-aligned official who has served as Venezuela’s vice president since 2018, was formally sworn in as interim president by the National Assembly on Sunday, in a move many diplomats described as an effort to stabilize governance after Nicolás Maduro’s overnight removal
Editorial·Jan 5·3 min read
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Trump Asks Rubio to Lead Venezuela Overhaul After Maduro Arrest

In the wake of Nicolas Maduro’s arrest in Caracas, President Donald Trump publicly named Marco Rubio to lead a rapid overhaul of Venezuela’s economic and political system. Rubio was described as heading a team already charged with energy, financial, and military policy, reporting to the White House.

The 30-second versionIn the wake of Nicolas Maduro’s arrest in Caracas, President Donald Trump publicly named Marco Rubio to lead a rapid overhaul of Venezuela’s economic and political system.Rubio was described as heading a team already charged with energy, financial, and military policy, reporting to the White House.
Editorial·Jan 5·2 min read
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Trump faces a third impeachment—and it’s not just about Venezuela

In early January 2026, the political debate surrounding President Donald Trump intensified as Democratic members of the U.S. House began exploring a third impeachment. The focal point is a Venezuela operation that culminated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to U.S. custody, an actio

The 30-second versionIn early January 2026, the political debate surrounding President Donald Trump intensified as Democratic members of the U.S.House began exploring a third impeachment.The focal point is a Venezuela operation that culminated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to U.S.
Editorial·Jan 5·2 min read
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Trump plans a military ‘quarantine’ of Venezuela’s oil to strong-arm Maduro’s successor

In a dawn that reads like a geopolitical thriller, a proposed strategy would use a military quarantine of Venezuela’s oil to pressure a transition away from Nicolás Maduro. The plan, described as a blockade-like measure, would aim to tightly control and monitor the export of crude, with the objectiv

The 30-second versionIn a dawn that reads like a geopolitical thriller, a proposed strategy would use a military quarantine of Venezuela’s oil to pressure a transition away from Nicolás Maduro.The plan, described as a blockade-like measure, would aim to tightly control and monitor the export of crude, with the objectiv
Editorial·Jan 4·3 min read
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Oil prices swing after Trump’s Venezuela raid as investors eye global supply

Global oil markets are volatile after a U.S. raid in Venezuela led to Maduro’s capture, with traders pricing in potential changes to output and sanctions. The raid and Maduro’s capture put the focus on Venezuela’s oil sector and the possibility of U.S.-backed investments as sanctions remain a key co

The 30-second versionGlobal oil markets are volatile after a U.S.raid in Venezuela led to Maduro’s capture, with traders pricing in potential changes to output and sanctions.The raid and Maduro’s capture put the focus on Venezuela’s oil sector and the possibility of U.S.-backed investments as sanctions remain a key co
Editorial·Jan 4·2 min read
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Trump’s Bold Claim: ‘Captured Venezuela’s Leader’

In an unprecedented turn of events, President Donald Trump has declared that the U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a ‘large scale strike’. Trump announced this on Truth Social, sparking international attention and controversy. Early this morning, Trump announced t

The 30-second versionIn an unprecedented turn of events, President Donald Trump has declared that the U.S.has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a ‘large scale strike’.Trump announced this on Truth Social, sparking international attention and controversy.
Suvin Muthukumarana·Jan 2·1 min read
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US ramps up pressure on Venezuela with land strike

Late December 2025, the United States escalated its pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro by reportedly striking a coastal dock facility in Venezuela. Several outlets cited anonymous sources and briefing documents describing the operation as a drone strike carried out by the Central Intelligence

The 30-second versionLate December 2025, the United States escalated its pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro by reportedly striking a coastal dock facility in Venezuela.Several outlets cited anonymous sources and briefing documents describing the operation as a drone strike carried out by the Central Intelligence
Editorial·Dec 31·2 min read
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‘Status quo’ with Venezuela is ‘intolerable’ for US: Rubio

In Washington, D.C., at a State Department briefing room, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the current relationship with Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela—the so-called “status quo”—is intolerable to the United States. Rubio, speaking on behalf of the Trump-era administration,

The 30-second versionIn Washington, D.C., at a State Department briefing room, U.S.Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the current relationship with Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela—the so-called “status quo”—is intolerable to the United States.Rubio, speaking on behalf of the Trump-era administration,
Editorial·Dec 23·3 min read
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