HISTORICAL FACTS: 38 - The Untold Story

How the operation to take out Venezuela's Maduro unfolded

The order came at 10:46pm EST, along with a message from Trump: "Good luck and godspeed."

Axios · Jan 3

Pentagon Pizza Orders Spike At The Worst Possible Time, Fueling A Wild Theory

“Everyone loves a late night slice, especially after some classified discussion,” said one netizen

Bored Panda · Jan 3

What happens next in Venezuela? Trump says US will ‘run’ the nation amid warnings of chaotic regime change

Resistance from Venezuelan officials and threats of regime change and oil seizures follow pressure campaign against Maduro

The Independent UK · Jan 3

Russia Looking For Trump to Legitimise Claims on Vladimir Putin's Home Assault

The Kremlin is looking to legitimise its accusation of Ukraine launching drone strikes on Putin's residence despite Kyiv and the CIA informing Trump that the claims are false.

International Business Times UK · Jan 3

Maduro Says Trump Is Laying Groundwork for a 'Forever War,' Calls Drug Claims 'As False as Weapons of Mass Destruction'

Venezuela's authoritarian President, Nicolás Maduro, said president Donald Trump is laying the groundwork for a "forever war" against the country.

Latin Times · Jan 2

U.S. Policy Expert Warned Trump 'Needs to Destroy Some Targets' in Venezuela to Avoid Appearing Weak

"If he doesn't show military strength, he'll look weak," said former ambassador John Feeley, warning that "we know Trump detests weakness"

Latin Times · Jan 2

Former CIA Chief Says Revealing Covert Strike In Venezuela Undermines The Operation And 'Jeopardizes Lives'

Former CIA director Leon Panetta said that revealing the nature of the strike conducted in Venezuela in December undermined its purpose.

Latin Times · Jan 2

First Thing: Swiss investigators race to identify victims after 40 killed in resort bar fire

Blaze that swept through crowded New Year’s Eve bar in Crans-Montana also injured 115 people. Plus, the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking but silent on narcoboat strikes

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration.

Euronews · Jan 2

Maduro urges Trump to abandon ‘illegal warmongering’ and start ‘serious talks’

Venezuelan president warns of a ‘forever war’ similar to Iraq after US counterpart claims first land strike on dock

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2