It turns out Maduro isn’t a drug kingpin according to the DOJ, so why did the US kidnap him again? After months of accusations thrown at Maduro, one of the biggest was quietly amended. We Got This Covered · Jan 6
So, Donald Trump finally pushed to kidnap Nicolas Maduro because he’s a better dancer? Nations take military action against other countries and individuals for all different reasons. Escalating threats, broken diplomacy, violations of international law, you name it. And then there’s dancing. Yes, Maduro’s dance was the Trump administration’s last straw to launch their Jan. 3 strike on Venezuela. The Mary Sue · Jan 6
‘A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy democracy’: Colombia’s president slams Trump after his pity threats Trump will likely not take the personal swipes too kindly. We Got This Covered · Jan 6
The White House wants to ‘own’ the Western hemisphere. Voters aren’t really buying it NEWS ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump still wants Greenland but Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to his expansionist dreams, writes Andrew Feinberg The Independent UK · Jan 6
Few Republicans know what Trump means by ‘running’ Venezuela IN FOCUS: ‘I have no idea, none whatsoever’ Josh Hawley tells Eric Garcia as Republicans still try to figure out what comes next in Venezuela The Independent UK · Jan 6
Senate Democrats say Marco Rubio has ‘had a full MAGA-lobotomy’ since his confirmation Critics have faulted the White House for not informing Congress of the operation or seeking its consent before launching the attack The Independent UK · Jan 6
Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split The immediate political void left in Venezuela by Nicolás Maduro’s abrupt removal from power has been filled by the former vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in as interim president on Jan. 5, 2026. The Conversation · Jan 6
Furious Congressman Claims Trump Team Lied Straight To Congress Over Venezuela Plot Senior US lawmakers say Trump officials misled Congress before a surprise Venezuela operation captured Maduro, sparking constitutional and geopolitical controversy. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
GOP Lawmaker Doug LaMalfa's Cause of Death, Net Worth, Family — Republicans Lament His Sudden Passing Doug LaMalfa's sudden passing left a void in his home district and the House Republican Conference that he has been staunchly supporting International Business Times UK · Jan 6
Newmont Mining Breaks Into the Top 100: A Bet on Venezuela’s Comeback? Much has been made about Venezuela’s oil and natural gas revival after the capture of the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro. However, the country’s vast mineral resources could be what gets Newmont Mining further into Latin America. Barchart · Jan 6
Irish deputy premier says country not taking ‘soft’ approach on US Ireland is not taking a ‘softly softly’ approach over US intervention in Venezuela, the Irish deputy premier has said. Evening Standard · Jan 6
Megyn Kelly bashes her old employer Fox News calling it a propaganda machine under Trump Conservative podcast host said she had been ‘embarrassed’ in the past when blindly praising the administration’s foreign intervention The Independent UK · Jan 6
RAF spy plane flies over path of oil tanker pursued by America through Atlantic The Marinera has been making its way north through the Atlantic, with media reports suggesting it had avoided a naval blockade of Venezuela. Evening Standard · Jan 6
From dramatic capture in Venezuela to a New York courtroom: How Maduro’s extraordinary arrest unfolded minute by minute Nicolas Maduro was snatched from Venezuela by the U.S. military, throwing the country’s future into chaos. James C. Reynolds reports on how operation Absolute Resolve was planned and executed The Independent UK · Jan 6
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Trump yuks it up with House Republicans and predicts ‘epic midterm victory’ while also bragging about his Venezuela attack Trump asked House GOP members to tell him ‘what the hell's going on with the mind of the public’ amid flagging poll numbers
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Could China be using the US strike on Venezuela as a playbook for Taiwan? Analysts have warned China may have taken note of the precedent set by Trump’s ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Trump reveals Melania hates when he dances as its not ‘presidential’ It comes amid reports that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s dancing provoked Trump’s military action
Euronews · Jan 6 Qatar offers to continue mediation efforts over Venezuela Following successful mediations between Venezuela and the United States in the past, Qatar has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for restraint, de-escalation and dialogue, while reaffirming its readiness to support mediation.
Evening Standard · Jan 6 'Cowardly, craven approach': Labour infighting erupts as MPs attack ministers over Venezuela response Labour backbenchers have rounded on Sir Keir Starmer and his cabinet after their refusals to criticise President Donald Trump for his military intervention in Venezuela
Latin Times · Jan 6 Vladimir Padrino And Diosdado Cabello Can Make Or Break The Interim Presidency Of Delcy Rodriguez In Venezuela: Report Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez can make or break the interim presidency of Delcy Rodriguez in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Jan 6 Mexican President Sheinbaum Dismisses Chances Of U.S. Invasion: 'Don't Think It's Something They Take Seriously' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed the possibility of a U.S. invasion of the country following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas maduro in Venezuela.
International Business Times UK · Jan 6 50 Cent Links Diddy Case To Nicolas Maduro In Brutal Trolling 50 Cent has sparked backlash and online debate after linking Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal troubles to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a series of mocking social media posts.
Latin Times · Jan 6 Trump Official Reportedly Grew Frustrated With Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado After Failing To Detail How She Would Rise To Power Trump officials reportedly grew frustrated with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after she failed to show detail how she would rule the country if authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was toppled, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Jan 6 Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She's 'Happy' For Venezuela After Maduro's Capture But Past Regime Change Operations Ended In 'Turmoil And Civil War' Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned about a potential fallout of the U.S. operation that captured Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and backed his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, saying past attempts at regime change have backfired.
Latin Times · Jan 6 The Three Main Demands The U.S. Made To Venezuela's New Interim President: Report The Trump administration has conveyed three main demands to Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez following her rise to power in the South American country, according to a new report.