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January 3, 2026

Maduro-backed TdA gang’s expansion into US cities emerges as key focus of sweeping DOJ indictment

Nicolas Maduro faces narco-terrorism and cocaine conspiracy charges in an unsealed U.S. indictment after a military operation captured the Venezuelan president and his wife.

January 3, 2026

Trump announces Venezuela oil embargo remains in effect

Following the historic U.S. operation that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump told the nation that the oil embargo against Venezuela remained in full effect.

January 3, 2026

Trump: US will help oversee Venezuela until a 'safe, proper and judicious transition'

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will remain engaged in Venezuela until a safe and orderly transition, citing the need for peace and stability for Venezuelans at home and abroad.

January 3, 2026

NEW: Bondi WARNS Maduro will face ‘full wrath' of American justice

Attorney General Pam Bondi detailed the charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after his capture by U.S. forces in a post on X.

January 3, 2026

Venezuela strikes may also end Cuba's 'communist regime,' expert says

 Former deputy national security advisor Victoria Coates discusses the potential global ramifications of the U.S. strikes on Venezuela and President Nicolas Maduro’s capture.

January 3, 2026

Maduro meets Chinese envoy hours before capture

Nicolas Maduro received a Chinese government representative at the presidential palace in Caracas on Friday, hours before his capture by the U.S. (Anadolu Agency via Reuters)

January 3, 2026

BREAKING: Maduro was a 'national security threat,’ former DHS advisor says

Former DHS advisor Charles Marino discusses President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

January 3, 2026

US capture of Maduro championed, condemned across world stage after surgical Venezuela strikes

World leaders react with condemnation, concern and praise after President Donald Trump announces strikes on Venezuela and capture of Nicolás Maduro.

January 3, 2026

From bus driver to dictator: Nicolás Maduro’s rise and fall in Venezuela

The U.S. had announced a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest before news emerged Saturday of his capture in Venezuela.

January 3, 2026

María Corina Machado emerges as top potential successor after Máduro’s fall

With Nicolás Maduro out, experts say Nobel laureate María Corina Machado and Edmundo González could lead Venezuela’s transition, though major hurdles remain.