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Was the US capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro legal?
US forces apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation on Saturday morning, following months of pressure by President Trump's administration. Maduro was subsequently transfe...
‘Run the Country’: Donald Trump’s Venezuela Gamble Is Just Getting Started
President Trump announces that U.S. forces have apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during an overnight strike in Caracas as part of a multi-domain assault supported by extens...
US captures Venezuela’s Maduro, flies him out of country
According to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been apprehended and removed from the country. He is expected to face legal proceedings in the United States....
U.S. Delta Force seizes Venezuelan leader, sources say
According to U.S. officials cited by CBS News, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured early Saturday during a military operation in Venezuela conducted by the United States Army’s Delta Forc...
US attacks Venezuela: Trump says Maduro ‘captured’
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have 'captured' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during large-scale strikes on the country. In a statement, the Venezuelan government reject...
Maduro Now in New York Jail as Trump Says US to 'Run' Venezuela
The article announces that the United States has apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early one morning and transported him to New York on charges related to drug trafficking. Additionally,...
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
President Trump announced that during an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, some U.S. personnel were injured and a helicopter sustained significant damage, though no fatalities ...
Trump confirms US captured Maduro, bombed Caracas, hours after China meeting
US President Trump made claims of capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and bombing Caracas following months of tension between the US and Venezuela over military pressure and economic sanctions....
Maduro pleads not guilty in narco-terrorism case in U.S. court
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared before a U.S. federal court and pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism. This move comes as part of the ongoing political and economic crisis ...
US President Donald Trump Now Becomes 'Acting President of Venezuela'
US President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social featuring himself with the phrase "acting president of Venezuela," sparking speculation among observers about his intentions and escalating te...
‘Raiding Putin?’ – Maduro’s Arrest Leaves Trump Facing Question Washington Can’t Ignore
US President Donald Trump dismisses speculation about sending US forces into Russia to capture Russian leader Vladimir Putin even as actions in Venezuela cause a stir among Congress, allies, and adver...
US Senate advances measure to curb Trump's war-making powers on Venezuela
The US Senate passed a procedural measure aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to declare war on Venezuela without Congressional approval in a 52-47 vote, with support from some Republic...
Israeli media and US lawmakers signal Iran intervention after Venezuela attack
Israeli media reports suggest that the U.S. may consider intervention in Iran after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expressed hope for 'regime c...
US attack on Venezuela ‘death certificate’ for UN, will trigger global arms race: analyst
An analyst warns that recent U.S. military actions against Venezuela could destabilize international institutions like the United Nations and spur a global surge in weapon procurement. The operation i...
If the US seizes control of Venezuela’s oil, who wins – and who loses?
This article discusses the potential ramifications of a hypothetical military intervention by the United States in Venezuela involving the seizure of oil resources and the arrest of President Nicolas ...
Donald Trump tells Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodriguez to cooperate, or else
US President Donald Trump warned Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday that she faces harsher consequences than her predecessor Nicolas Maduro if she does not cooperate with the United ...
Donald Trump will decide terms of how Venezuela will be governed according to Pentagon
According to reports linked to the Pentagon, President Donald Trump will determine the conditions under which governance and potential intervention in Venezuela might occur....
Venezuela crisis: how Trump’s ‘Donroe’ doctrine could challenge China’s Latin America ties
An analysis suggests that the US's revived Monroe Doctrine may undermine Chinese influence in Latin America due to actions taken regarding Venezuela. The scenario describes a hypothetical US military ...
Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ Venezuela
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, revealed that U.S. forces had been preparing for an operation against Venezuelan President Maduro by rehearsing maneuvers and gathering exten...
Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ Venezuela
Dan Caine, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, stated that American military forces had been preparing and rehearsing their maneuvers for months prior to the situation with Maduro's arrival in the Un...
Shock and Skepticism in World Capitals After US Seizes Maduro
The international community reacted with shock and skepticism following the reported arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. This event sparked immediate diplomatic repercussions...
Pentagon Chief Says US Controls Future of Venezuela After Capturing Maduro
The Pentagon chief claims that following an unspecified capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, the United States now controls the future direction and governance of Venezuela. ...
Trump Declares United States Will Run Venezuela Following Successful Capture of Maduro
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will oversee Venezuela's governance following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro. The declaration indicates an intent for U.S. control o...
Trump says US will ‘run Venezuela’, keep oil flowing to China after Maduro capture
US President Donald Trump announced that following military strikes aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the United States would take direct control of Venezuela's resources and man...
Rare RQ-170 stealth drone spotted supporting U.S. strikes on Venezuela
A rare sighting of an RQ-170 'Sentinel' stealth surveillance drone from the US Air Force was reported returning to Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico after conducting operations over Venezue...
Donald Trump Claims Capture of Venezuelan Leader During U.S. Strike
U.S. President Donald Trump has made claims suggesting that he ordered a military strike resulting in the capture of Venezuela's leader. The statement marks an unexpected and significant escalation in...
Maduro Captured By Delta and Flown Out of Venezuela
According to reports, President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been captured by the US military's special forces unit and taken out of Venezuela after ordering a larg...
Trump Says Venezuela's Maduro Captured in 'Large-Scale' US Strike
President Trump declared that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by U.S. forces during what he termed as a significant operation, asserting that the mission had been completed and Maduro...
Trump Says U.S. Has Captured Venezuelan President Following Large-Scale Strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had captured the president of Venezuela during large-scale strikes against his government. This statement caused significant international co...
US military captures Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro after striking military sites
According to US President Donald Trump's statement, U.S. forces have captured both Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife following the attack on military sites in Venezuela....
US Seizes Second Oil Tanker Off The Coast of Venezuela
The United States has seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, escalating tensions with President Nicolas Maduro's regime. This action follows last week’s similar seizure and signals US Presi...
The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Fighter Made Venezuela Pay
On January 3, 2025, U.S. forces conducted 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' deploying over 150 aircraft including elite stealth fighters like the F-22 Raptors to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Madur...
The US has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro . Here what to know
There seems to be an error as no detailed information follows this statement about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. Without verification from reliable sources o...
Trump Discusses Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Ukraine
President Trump reportedly discussed several international issues including tensions with Iran, the situation in Venezuela, potential geopolitical interests in Greenland, and developments involving Uk...
Head Exploded from Inside: White House Released Evidence of Secret Weapon Used During Maduro's Capture
According to recent reports, evidence has emerged that implicates the use of some form of secret weapon during an alleged attempt to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. government cl...
Understanding America's Attack on Venezuela - Oil Against Stopping Attacks: 30 to 50 Million Barrels, Pre-Payment Ransom to Trump Mafia
The article discusses a perceived US attack strategy against Venezuela's oil sector aimed at stopping attacks by proposing economic incentives or sanctions involving up to 50 million barrels of oil as...
We Suddenly Started Bleeding: The Weapon That Marked Nicolas Maduro's Capture
The article discusses the alleged use of an unspecified weapon that caused injuries leading to the attempted capture or arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Details and context about the inc...
Donald Trump states that Venezuela must immediately agree to a deal with the US
US President Donald Trump has made an ultimatum to Venezuela, demanding that they agree to negotiate terms established by the United States without delay....
How Trump’s raid on Caracas deepens US-China strategic tensions
The article discusses a purported raid where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured by the United States under orders from former President Donald Trump in an oper...
ISW: Owner of US-detained Bella‑1 oil tanker affiliated with Russian efforts to evade Venezuela oil sanctions
The United States has detained an oil tanker named Bella-1 that was allegedly involved in evading sanctions on Venezuela's oil exports under the auspices of a company with links to Russia. This develo...
Maduro seizure: implications for US allies and China
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States raises significant concerns for both the U.S. allies and international relations involving China....
Whose world is it now? Trump, power and Europe
The article discusses how Europe's geopolitical concerns were abruptly reignited following U.S.-led actions against Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, marking a shift from post-holiday complacency ...
U.S. Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Venezuela war powers
The U.S. Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to limit President Donald Trump's ability to engage in military conflict with Venezuela without congressional approval. This resolution requires fur...
How Will Latin America Move Forward From the Maduro Raid?
Following the raid on President Nicolás Maduro's residence in Venezuela by opposition forces and international allies, observers are wary of how this move will impact regional stability and diplomatic...
Senate advances Venezuela war powers resolution in rare rebuke of Trump
The U.S. Senate has advanced a non-binding resolution that seeks to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct military operations against Venezuela without explicit Congressional approval. Thi...
Aipac donor on cusp of reaping billions from US abduction of Maduro
Paul Singer, a major Republican donor and AIPAC supporter, stands to profit significantly if the US government finalizes its plan involving Venezuelan oil assets post-US abduction of President Nicolás...
US Topples Maduro: The End of International Law?
Venezuela's allies have condemned a US operation seen as an intervention against President Nicolas Maduro's regime. European countries are expressing concern over the respect for international law and...
Trump’s superpower flex in Venezuela delivers a humbling blow to Putin’s Russia
President Trump's actions in Venezuela highlight the U.S.'s global influence, which appears to be causing concern and jealousy among Russian leaders who view President Vladimir Putin as an ally to Ven...
Trump adviser Stephen Miller asserts US authority over Venezuela
Stephen Miller, a top White House advisor to President Donald Trump, has declared that the United States may take temporary control of Venezuela's affairs to stabilize its situation according to Trump...
US ouster of Maduro prompts region to reassess China – and Trump’s next move: analysts
The United States' military operation removing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro prompts Latin American countries to reconsider the extent to which China and Russia can protect their allies when Wa...
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