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FTSE 100 at record close despite Venezuela nerves

Defence stocks and miners climbed as the FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Venezuelan Regime Issues Decree To 'Search And Capture Everyone Involved In The Promotion Or Support' Of The U.S. Operation

The Venezuelan regime, now led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, issued a decree ordering police to "immediately begin the national search and capture of everyone involved in the promotion or support for the armed attack" by the Trump administration.

Latin Times · Jan 5

Maduro Locked in Brooklyn's 'Hell on Earth' Jail Plagued by Violence and Deaths

Nicolás Maduro is held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, notorious for violence and poor conditions, following his arrest by US forces.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

One Polymarket user made more than $400,000 in profits betting on Maduro’s capture on an investment made within 24 hours of the military action

The series of bets from the account raised concerns about insider trading on the prediction market platform.

Fortune · Jan 5

Venezuelans in Australia grapple with uncertain future

Venezuelans in exile are pleading for understanding from Australians as they worry about what comes next following a dramatic US intervention.

AAP · Jan 5

White House Considering Giving Stephen Miller Bigger Role In Post-Maduro Venezuela: Report

The Trump administration is considering giving White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller a bigger role in overseeing policy in Venezuela after the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jan 5

Xi Jinping Appears To Slam U.S. Capture Of Maduro Without Mentioning Operation: 'Unilateral Hegemonic Bullying'

Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to slam the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. without specifically mentioning the episode.

Latin Times · Jan 5

Maduro Could Be Eligible For Death Penalty In The U.S. If Convicted Of Narco-Terrorism Charges

Venezuela's captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro could be eligible for the death penalty if convicted of narco-terrorism charges in the U.S., the New York Post noted.

Latin Times · Jan 5

Marco Rubio Rejects Elections Will Take Place In Venezuela Immediately: 'That's Absurd'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the notion that elections will take place immediately after the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times · Jan 5

Mapped: Every country Trump has threatened after capture of Venezuelan president Maduro

Trump has warned several countries, including Nato ally Denmark, that the US is ready to prove America’s ‘dominance in the Western hemisphere’

The Independent UK · Jan 5