January 6, 2026 Cuba identifies 32 military personnel killed in US operation against Maduro regime in Venezuela Havana says 32 members of its armed forces died during a U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, calling it an act of aggression.
January 6, 2026 Trump backs Maduro loyalist over Venezuela opposition leader in post-capture transition Trump administration reportedly sidelines Venezuela opposition leader Machado, engaging Maduro's VP Rodríguez for transition after dictator's removal.
January 6, 2026 Venezuelan-American journalist sounds alarm on pro-Maduro protests, calls them a 'threat to national security' Venezuelan-American journalist condemns protesters calling to "free Maduro," arguing the demonstrations are an insult to Venezuelans who have suffered under his leadership.
January 6, 2026 After Maduro, Venezuela power vacuum exposes brutal insiders and enforcers Venezuela faces deeper chaos after Maduro's fall as experts warn fractured regime could unleash more brutal violence and repression than under former president's rule.
January 6, 2026 Latin America fractures over Trump’s Maduro capture as regional allies shift right Latin American nations split over Venezuela's Maduro capture as regional summit fails to reach consensus, exposing a new shift to the right across the Western Hemisphere.
January 5, 2026 Venezuela orders nationwide manhunt for supporters after Maduro's arrest by US forces Nicolas Maduro was arrested by U.S. forces on drug trafficking charges as Venezuela declares emergency, ordering arrests of supporters. Rodriguez sworn in.
January 5, 2026 Cuba's shadow in Venezuela: Havana’s intelligence and military ties exposed after Maduro raid Cuba confirms 32 intelligence personnel killed in U.S. operation that seized Maduro, exposing extensive Cuban involvement in Venezuela's military systems.
January 4, 2026 Trump says Cuba is ‘ready to fall’ after capture of Venezuela’s Maduro President Trump says Cuba is “ready to fall" after the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, cutting off a key economic and security lifeline to Havana.
January 4, 2026 Trump issues direct warning to Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro capture Trump reportedly warns Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez will 'pay a big price' if she resists U.S. demands following Maduro's alleged capture.
January 4, 2026 Venezuela still owes US energy companies billions as Trump calls for new investment Trump wants U.S. oil companies to invest billions in Venezuela's broken infrastructure, but massive unpaid debts to American firms complicate plans.