Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan Regime Issues Decree To 'Search And Capture Everyone Involved In The Promotion Or Support' Of The U.S. Operation
The Venezuelan regime, now led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, issued a decree ordering police to "immediately begin the national search and capture of everyone involved in the promotion or support for the armed attack" by the Trump administration.
EU Rejects U.S.-Backed Plan for Venezuela Transition, Says Process Must Include Opposition Leader Machado
The European Union on Monday rejected a U.S.-backed plan to place Delcy Rodríguez at the center of Venezuela's political transition, saying the process must include opposition leaders.
Xi Jinping Appears To Slam U.S. Capture Of Maduro Without Mentioning Operation: 'Unilateral Hegemonic Bullying'
Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to slam the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. without specifically mentioning the episode.
Maduro Could Be Eligible For Death Penalty In The U.S. If Convicted Of Narco-Terrorism Charges
Venezuela's captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro could be eligible for the death penalty if convicted of narco-terrorism charges in the U.S., the New York Post noted.
Venezuela's Interim Leader Rodriguez Invites the U.S. to 'Work Jointly on a Cooperation Agenda' Following Maduro's Detention
Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, called on the United States to "work jointly on a cooperation agenda" and appealed for peace and dialogue.
Trump Reportedly Refrained From Boosting Machado In Venezuela Because She Took The Nobel Peace Prize: 'Ultimate Sin'
President Donald Trump reportedly soured on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado because she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, which he has long wanted for himself, according to a new report.
Trump Reportedly Decided To Approve Maduro's Capture After Rejections Of a Deal To Leave Power In Exchange For Amnesty
President Donald Trump decided to approve the capture of Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro after his repeated rejections of deals to leave power in exchange for amnesty, according to a new report.
'History Will Reveal the Traitors': Maduro's Son Speaks Bursting in Tears as U.S. Seeks His Arrest
Nicolás Maduro Guerra, the son of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, said he is "fine" and "calm" following U.S. airstrikes that led to the capture of his father, while renewing calls for political mobilization, according to an audio message circulating on social media.
Trump Officials Reportedly Decided To Support Maduro's Capture Over Public Defiance And Public Dancing
Some Trump officials decided to support the operation to capture Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro after seeing public displays of defiance, which included dancing to a remix of him calling for no wars.
Maduro Reportedly Rejected Going Into Exile In Turkey Before Being Captured
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro rejected a U.S. offer to go into exile in Turkey before he was captured and taken to New York on Saturday.
Trump Admin Taunts Maduro With Video Arriving In DEA Office: 'Perp Walked'
One of the Trump administration's social media accounts taunted Nicolas Maduro after his capture in Venezuela, posting a picture of him arriving in a DEA office in New York.
NYT, WaPo Reportedly Learned About Imminent U.S. Raid To Capture Maduro But Held Off Publishing To Not Endanger Troops
The New York Times and The Washington Post learned that the U.S. was set to conduct a raid to capture Maduro hours before it was set to take place but held off publishing to not endanger troops, according to a new report.
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.
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.
Trump Posts Picture Of Maduro With Eyes Covered Aboard a U.S. Warship After Being Captured
President Donald Trump posted an image of Nicolas Maduro aboard a U.S. warship following the operation in which he was captured along with his wife, Cilia Flores.
AOC Slams Operation To Capture Maduro: 'It's About Oil And Regime Change'
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) slammed the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, saying it is not aimed at countering drug-trafficking.
Sen. Ruben Gallego Slams U.S. Operation To Capture Maduro: 'This War Is Illegal'
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed the U.S. operation to capture Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Marco Rubio Anticipates 'No Further Action In Venezuela' Following Capture Of Maduro, GOP Sen. Mike Lee Says
Republican Senator Mike Lee said he spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and he anticipated no further actions in Venezuela following the operation that led to the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Russia Slams U.S. Operation To Capture Maduro: 'Deeply Concerning And Condemnable'
Russia condemned the U.S.'s operation in Venezuela that has resulted in the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, calling it an "act of armed aggression against Venezuela."
Trump Says Maduro And His Wife Have Been Captured 'And Flown Out Of The Country' After Strikes In Venezuela
President Donald Trump said Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been captured and "flown out of the country" on Saturday following a "large scale strike" in the South American country.
Explosions Rock Caracas Venezuela Tonight as Government Blames US Military Action
Tonight in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, residents reported a series of loud explosions and sightings of low-flying aircraft around 2 a.m. local time, triggering power outages and smoke rising over key military installations such as La Carlota Air Base and the Fuerte Tiuna military complex.
Maduro Says Trump Is Laying Groundwork for a 'Forever War,' Calls Drug Claims 'As False as Weapons of Mass Destruction'
Venezuela's authoritarian President, Nicolás Maduro, said president Donald Trump is laying the groundwork for a "forever war" against the country.
U.S. Policy Expert Warned Trump 'Needs to Destroy Some Targets' in Venezuela to Avoid Appearing Weak
"If he doesn't show military strength, he'll look weak," said former ambassador John Feeley, warning that "we know Trump detests weakness"
Maduro Offers To Hold Talks With U.S. About An 'Agreement To Combat Drug Trafficking'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro offered to hold talks with the Trump administration to fight drug-trafficking as his regime sustains increased pressure on different fronts.
Almost Two-Thirds Of Venezuelans Living Abroad Support a U.S. Military Intervention To Topple Maduro, Poll Shows
Almost two-thirds of Venezuelans living abroad support a U.S. military intervention to topple authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new poll.
Maduro Publicly Offers Trump Oil Deals As U.S. Ramps Up Pressure On Caracas Regime: 'However They Want'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro publicly offered oil deals to Donald Trump as his administration continues to ramp up pressure on the Caracas regime.
Venezuelan Oil Output In Key Region Plummets As U.S. Enforces Blockade Of Sanctioned Tankers
Venezuela's oil output in the Orinoco Belt, its richest source in the country, has plummeted since the U.S. began enforcing a blockade of sanctioned tankers in December, according to a new report.
Maduro Directly Refrains From Addressing U.S. Strike In Venezuela: 'Perhaps We'll Discuss It In a Few Days'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro directly avoided addressing the U.S. strike in the country, telling a journalist "perhaps we'll discuss it in a few days."
Venezuelan Officials Reportedly Claimed U.S. Was Behind Strike Against Alleged Cartel Infrastructure Despite Maduro's Silence
Venezuelan officials who visited the site of the U.S. attack against alleged cartel infrastructure earlier this month reportedly acknowledged Washington was behind it, even as authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro refrains to address the episode in public.
Maduro Continues Refraining To Address U.S. Attacks On Venezuelan Soil: 'Yes Peace Forever'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro again refrained to address the recent U.S. strike on the country, and instead danced to a remix of him calling for no wars.