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January 3

Hegseth: Maduro 'f'ed around and found out'

 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke during a press conference about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

January 3

Rubio criticizes Maduro for turning down 'very generous offers'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

January 3

Maduro's presumed successor, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, is possibly in Russia: report

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, the presumed successor to captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is in Russia, according to a report.

January 3

Trump reveals US will 'run' Venezuela until transition of power

President Donald Trump announces during a press conference how Venezuela will be governed in the short-term after President Nicolas Maduro was captured by U.S. forces. 

January 3

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

Trump vows US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe' transition of power

President Donald Trump announces U.S. will 'run the country' in Venezuela temporarily after special forces captured dictator Nicolás Maduro, promising transition.

January 3

Maduro gave car interview about possible Trump olive branch days before he was captured by US

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces days after he discussed possible drug trafficking deal negotiations with President Donald Trump.

January 3

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

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition urge military to back power transfer after Maduro capture

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado calls for military to abandon Maduro after President Donald Trump announced the president's capture by U.S. forces.

January 3

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.