Trump's isolationism meets his Venezuela exception Trump built his brand on rejecting regime change and intervention. Axios · Jan 3
Trump seeks to make Venezuela great again and revive its oil-based economy while affordability crisis lingers in the U.S. "We have tremendous energy in that country. It's very important that we protect it. We need that for ourselves." Fortune · Jan 3
Will Trump Face Consequences for Venezuela Attack? International Law Experts Explain Why He Won't International law experts say Trump's Venezuela attack violated UN charter, but US veto power on Security Council means he'll face no sanctions despite committing crime of aggression. International Business Times UK · Jan 3
Trump Declares US Will Take Over Venezuela Following Capture of Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro Donald Trump announced that the US will be governing Venezuela until a 'transition' is done to replace Maduro after special forces snatched him and First Lady Cilia Flores. International Business Times UK · Jan 3
MTG warns Trump after Venezuela strikes: ‘This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end’ ‘Regime change, funding foreign wars, and American’s tax dollars being consistently funneled to foreign causes... is what has most Americans enraged,’ Greene wrote in a lengthy post on X The Independent UK · Jan 3
US to run Venezuela for now, Trump says after capturing Maduro in extraordinary attack President Donald Trump warned the US is ‘“prepared to do a second wave, a much bigger wave’ than the first attack The Independent UK · Jan 3
Trump’s Maduro gamble must be condemned – and turned to Venezuela’s advantage THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The US’s vigilante intervention in Caracas was reckless and unlawful – but rebuke alone is not enough. The international community must move fast to stabilise the country and restore democratic rule The Independent UK · Jan 3
10 Photos of Maria Corina Machado: Trump's Latin America Ally Who's Now Set to Lead Venezuela Ten photos chronicling Maria Corina Machado's journey from opposition leader in hiding to Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuela's likely next leader after Maduro's capture. International Business Times UK · Jan 3
Starmer says UK sheds ‘no tears’ at the end of Maduro regime in Venezuela Labour prime minister rejects call to condemn Donald Trump after shock announcement the US will temporarily run the South American country following military strikes to capture its President The Independent UK · 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
PM backs transition in Venezuela after Trump says US will ‘run’ country The UK Government will discuss the ‘evolving situation’ with US counterparts over the coming days, the Prime Minister said. Evening Standard · Jan 3
Trump Releases First Photo of Captured Nicolas Maduro in Handcuffs After Caracas Attack The US special forces captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife in an operation dubbed 'Operation Absolute Resolve, ' which ended quickly. International Business Times UK · Jan 3
Trump ran as the ‘Peace President’ — now MAGA shrugs at White House’s new foreign military action Republicans largely praise Trump as one of Trump’s last critics leaves Congress The Independent UK · Jan 3
More than 150 U.S. military aircraft were used in the operation to capture Venezuela’s Maduro, including stealth fighters and bombers “This thing was so organized,” Trump said. “And they go into a dark space with machine guns facing them all over the place.” Fortune · Jan 3
Reason · Jan 3 Thoughts on the Capture of Maduro and Trump's Attack on Venezuela Maduro is a brutal dictator who is getting what he deserves. But Trump's actions are still illegal, because lacking proper congressional authorization. Whether they result in a beneficial regime change in Venezuela remains to be seen.
International Business Times UK · Jan 3 Who Is Maria Corina Machado: Trump's Ally and Backed by 70% of Venezuelans Now Geared for Control Maria Corina Machado, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner and Trump ally, emerges as Venezuela's likely next leader with 70% public support following Nicolas Maduro's capture by US forces.
The Conversation · Jan 3 A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented In the dead of night during the holidays, the United States launched an operation inside a Latin American country, intent on seizing its leader on the pretext that he is wanted in U.S. courts on drug charges.
Euronews · Jan 3 Analysis: What does the fall of Venezuela's Maduro mean for Tehran? Trump's explicit messages against Tehran coincide with the fall of Maduro in Venezuela and military operations in Nigeria, raising questions about US military resurgence and influence in the global world order.
Evening Standard · Jan 3 Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela until ‘safe transition’ Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain had not been involved ‘in any way’ in the attack.
Fortune · Jan 3 Trump says ‘we’re going to run’ Venezuela and is not afraid to put U.S. troops on the ground after Maduro’s capture "We're not afraid of boots on the ground. We're not afraid of it. We're we don't mind saying it, and we're gonna make sure that that country is run properly."
The Independent UK · Jan 3 Trump posts photo of handcuffed Maduro after Venezuelan president’s capture Venezuelan president and wife face narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking charges in New York
Latin Times · Jan 3 CIA Reportedly Sent Team Into Venezuela To Track Maduro's Movements Before Capture Operation The CIA sent a small team inside Venezuela to track authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro's locations and movements, providing key intelligence that led to his capture on Saturday, according to a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 3 Is there any legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela? International law experts expect Washington to claim self-defence and face little serious pushback
Latin Times · Jan 3 Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Operation To Capture Maduro: 'Boy Were We Wrong' Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed the U.S. operation that captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Latin Times · Jan 3 Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Calls For New Order Following Maduro's Capture: 'What Had To Happen is Happening' Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called for a new order to take place in the country following the U.S. operation that ended with the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.