Two days after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise operation, the world is divided. China and Russia condemn the action, calling it illegal, while Europe urges restraint and Italy openly supports it. Global markets react with surging gold and dollar prices, fluctuating oil, and geopolitical uncertainty. Protests erupt worldwide, even as some Venezuelans celebrate Maduro’s removal. What does this mean for international law, U.S. power, and the future of Venezuela?


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Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will appear in a New York City courtroom today after his capture by the US military in an attack that killed at least 32 Cubans. He is facing drug and weapons charges.


Nicolas Maduro to Be Tried on American Soil, Court Appearance 2 Days After Capture

President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is the latest chapter in a long history of U.S. intervention in the Caribbean basin, rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine but fully realized in the 20th century — ostensibly to protect U.S. interests and counter communism.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court today, marking a significant development in ongoing legal proceedings. The court appearance has drawn international attention as authorities and media monitor the situation closely.

Breaking: Venezuelan President Maduro Heads to New York Court for Legal Proceedings

Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's ousted President, has an India connection. Long before political crackdowns and global sanctions, Maduro found his spiritual connection in India through his wife, Cilia Flores, who was also captured along with him and flown out of Venezuela after months of stepped-up pressure by the United States.

The Untold Spiritual Journey of Nicolas Maduro 

President Trump stated the United States is now "in charge of Venezuela," emphasising efforts to stabilize and fix the country before considering elections. The remarks follow the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro and signal Washington's direct role in the nation's transition amid global scrutiny.


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Nicolás Maduro appears before a New York federal judge today alongside wife Cilia Flores, facing charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation, and weapons offenses from a 2020 SDNY indictment unsealed post-capture.

Maduro's in NY Court: Narco-Terror Charges with Wife Cilia Flores in NYC

President Trump intensified rhetoric against Latin American nations after the Venezuela operation, singling out Colombia as a "very sick neighbour" while warning Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico of consequences. The statements signal potential U.S. intervention amid claims of regional instability and security threats following Nicolás Maduro's capture. 

After Venezuela Strike, Trump Labels Colombia 'Very Sick Neighbour,' Eyes Cuba & Mexico

United States President Donald Trump has threatened his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, following Washington’s abduction of Venezuela’s leader, and said he believed the government in Cuba, too, was likely to fall soon. Trump’s warnings on board Air Force One came on Sunday, despite a growing outcry over the brazen abduction of Nicolas Maduro, with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain condemning the US action as a “dangerous precedent for peace and regional security”.


Trump escalates rhetoric on Colombia, Cuba and Mexico after Venezuela raid 

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife face U.S. charges of conspiring to engage in narco-terrorism, with Maduro scheduled to appear before a judge in New York. The serious allegations come after his capture by U.S. forces, marking a dramatic escalation in legal actions against the former Caracas strongman. 

Maduro Faces Judge in NY: Charged with Wife in Narco-Terror Plot | WION

President Trump said US oil firms will invest billions to restore Venezuela's oil infrastructure, following a military operation that captured Nicolas Maduro. Under Trump 2.0, American firms are not only driving record domestic oil and gas output, but they are also asserting their influence globally. This is in keeping with Trump's expansive vision of US Energy domination, which includes his plan for Venezuela.


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President Trump warned acting Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez that she will "pay a very big price," escalating tensions after Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio deemed any elections under her leadership premature, signaling U.S. skepticism toward Venezuela's political transition. 


US-Venezuela tensions: Trump threatens Venezuela's new leader

In the wake of the U.S.’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday made it clear that it is somewhat unclear what’s next for the Latin American country.

BREAKING: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Says All Options Are Open on Venezuela

The United States stunned the world on Saturday by launching military strikes in Venezuela and seizing President Nicolás Maduro, swiftly ending his 13-year rule in an operation the Trump administration framed as a demonstration of American power, as President Donald Trump boasted that the U.S. possessed “capabilities and skills our enemies can scarcely imagine.”

Trump Captures Maduro: Venezuelan Allies Condemn US Capture of Nicolas Maduro 

Trump’s comments came Saturday as he defended the Venezuela operation, characterizing Maduro as a “narco-terrorist.” When asked about implications for neighboring countries, Trump doubled down on his criticism of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a key Maduro ally.

Trump Warns Colombian President Gustavo Petro To Watch Out

Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.

Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The pair have been indicted on drug charges in New York.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be confined in the infamous New York jail that previously housed Sean “Diddy” Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell. The prison has been described as as “hell on earth” and an “ongoing tragedy” for its “disgusting” and “horrifying” conditions.


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Following military action in Venezuela, the US has announced it will temporarily oversee the country until a “judicious transition” can take place. 


Venezuela Under Attack: 'US Will Temporarily Run Venezuela Until Judicious Transition' 

Operation Absolute Resolve emerged from months of careful planning despite public reassurances that the US did not seek regime change, Trump privately weighed the risks of escalation. Final authorization came just before Christmas, delayed slightly by weather conditions. 


Inside Trump’s High-Risk ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’: How Was Maduro’s Capture Planned & Executed 

US military strikes in Venezuela reportedly killed 40 people, according to the New York Times. The operation, part of escalating US–Venezuela tensions, has raised international concerns over humanitarian impact and regional stability.

US Attacks Venezuela: 40 Killed in US Strikes on Venezuela: NYT

Experts warn that the latest US move could escalate tensions and trigger wider global instability. Analysts caution that the decision may have far-reaching political, economic, and security implications across multiple regions.

US Attacks Venezuela: Experts Warn US Move Could Trigger Wider Global Instability

Global financial markets are bracing for potential price shifts after the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.


US–Venezuela: Financial Markets Prepare for Price Changes Following Maduro Capture

US President Donald Trump announces plans to prosecute Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following his capture.

US President Trump Announces Maduro Prosecution Plans

A CIA source embedded within the Venezuelan government played a key role in tracking President Nicolás Maduro, aiding the United States in his capture.


C.I.A. Source Inside Venezuelan Government Helped Track Maduro

The Trump administration outlines the intent behind “Operation Absolute Resolve,” a major US military action targeting Venezuela.

US Strikes Venezuela: Trump Administration's Intent Behind 'Op Absolute Resolve' 

Maduro's government immediately accused the US of attacking civilian and military installations. The Venezuelan government called it an "imperialist attack" and urged citizens to take to the streets.

Maduro Capture: How World Reacted To Venezuelan Leader Maduro's Capture By US Forces

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President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country" early Saturday morning amid a "large scale strike" by the U.S. 

US Attacks Venezuela | FBI Escorts Maduro & his Wife in New York

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is "going to run" Venezuela until a safe transition of power can take place and the U.S. will have a "partnership" with Venezuela's oil industry.

US Attacks Venezuela: Trump Says Cabinet will Oversee Venezuela, Vows to Tap into 'Oil' 

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured from a highly guarded "fortress", adding that no Americans were killed in the operation. "He was in a fortress," Trump told Fox News in a telephone interview. "You know, that we had nobody killed was amazing," he said, adding that a "couple of guys were hit, but they came back and they're supposed to be in pretty good shape."

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