Nicolas Maduro made his first US court appearance in New York, pleading not guilty to federal charges while insisting he is still Venezuela’s president. Maduro’s wife also pleaded not guilty to charges in the same hearing. The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address the US operation and Maduro’s abduction, with Venezuela’s UN ambassador, Samuel Moncada, condemning the actions as illegal.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Maduro, Wife To Stay in Detention Centre Until Next Hearing

After seizing Venezuela’s president, Donald Trump’s administration has now shared a taunting cartoon showing Trump stomping rivals. Here's all you need to know.

Trump trolls allies and rivals alike with 'Donroe Doctrine' cartoon after Maduro capture

Venezuela has sworn in Delcy Rodriguez as interim president days after the US seized Nicolas Maduro. Backed by the military and ordered into office by a US court, Rodriguez promises cooperation with Washington.

Who is Delcy Rodriguez? Maduro's second-in-command sworn in as Venezuela's acting president

Gunfire and drones over Caracas rattled nerves near the presidential palace just days after Nicolas Maduro was ousted. Security forces opened fire as residents watched red lights in the sky, raising fresh fears that Venezuela’s fragile post-Maduro calm may already be cracking.

Gunfire erupts near Venezuela presidential palace days after Nicolas Maduro capture. Watch

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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.


US Secretary of State Suggests US Won't Govern Venezuela

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.

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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.

Trump Says 'U.S. In Charge' of Venezuela 

North Korea defended its recent missile launch as a justified response to the "recent geopolitical crisis" triggered by the U.S. military strike and capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Pyongyang framed the test as a key strategic move amid escalating global tensions following Washington's intervention in Caracas. 


North Korea Missile Launch Justified: 'Reaction to Recent Geopolitical Crisis'

Raising concerns Chinese Foreign Ministere said that the international landscape was becoming increasingly volatile and unilateral decisions are being taken which he called it as a bullying behaviour.

No country is an international judge, says China amid Maduro capture by US

US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a pre-dawn raid at his Caracas residence, according to officials. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in US–Venezuela tensions and has triggered global political and market reactions.

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Cilia Flores, a lawyer from a humble background, rose through former president Hugo Chávez’s socialist movement in the 1990s to become a prominent lawmaker. She and Maduro, partners since the late 1990s and married in 2013, played a central role in strengthening Maduro’s hold on power.

Bribes, cocaine flights & power: US charges President Maduro’s wife Cilia Flores over drug trafficking bribes

China called the attack by US on Venezuela and the capture of Maduro and his wife a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter.

'Release them at once', says China to US on capture of Nicolas Maduro and wife

Ahead of the pre-dawn US operation, as Washington deployed forces in the Caribbean, US media reports said Maduro depended largely on Cuban advisers and security personnel. Neither Venezuela nor the United States has disclosed casualty figures from the operation.

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The US has carried out a major military operation in Venezuela, with President Donald Trump confirming that his counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and flown out of the country.

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U.S. President Donald Trump holds presser after the United States said it captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and flown them out of the country.

'Like A Television Show': Trump Revels in Maduro Capture

President Donald Trump says the United States ⁠has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of ⁠the country after “large-scale” strikes.

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Venezuela accuses the US of abducting President Nicolás Maduro to seize oil and mineral reserves, rejecting Trump’s “war on drugs” claim as a pretext.

Trump wanted Venezuela to 'collapse' so the US could take control of its oil

Delcy Rodríguez is the Vice President of Venezuela and a key Maduro ally. Explore the lawyer’s rise to power, her roles in the oil sector, and her impact on Venezuelan politics.

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, lawyer-turned Vice President of Venezuela?

Russia and Iran condemn alleged US armed aggression against Venezuela, call for dialogue and an urgent UN Security Council meeting.

Russia, Iran condemns US military action in Venezuela, calls for UN Security Council meeting

The capture was preceded by a massive, precise military strike on the capital. Verified reports confirm at least seven major explosions rocked Caracas early this morning, specifically targeting the La Carlota Airbase and Fuerte Tiuna (the military base where Maduro is known to reside). 

Venezuela's President KIDNAPPED? Donald Trump says Nicolás Maduro captured and flown out of the country

Venezuela has accused the Trump administration of “extremely serious military aggression” after loud explosions rocked Caracas near a military base. Calling it an attack on its sovereignty and resources, Caracas says the strikes follow Trump’s repeated threats of US action.

Venezuela confirms 'peacemaker' Trump behind 'military aggression' in Caracas, slams America's 'regime change' attempt

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US-Venezuela Tensions: Maduro, Wife To Stay in Detention Centre Until Next Hearing

Trump trolls allies with 'Donroe Doctrine' cartoon after Maduro capture

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