Nicolás Maduro
As US forces build up, Trump weighs limited strikes to shake Iran’s regime - analysis
One of the challenges facing President Trump in deciding how to strike is the fact that protests have significantly diminished after weeks of murders by the regime inside Iran.
Trump’s first year back in office expanded Israel’s freedom of action - opinion
US seeks to end Cuba’s communist rule by year’s end - WSJ report
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez assured US of cooperation before Maduro’s capture - report
Russia welcomes Venezuela's interim president, says Venezuela should determine own destiny
Moscow's foreign ministry said in a statement that it welcomed the Venezuelan authorities' efforts to protect their sovereignty and national interests.
Machado says she is heading back to Venezuela as Trump moves to shape post-Maduro transition
Trump appears to hope to work with interim President Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government, disappointing the opposition and contributing to the country's nervousness.
Cuba is the next domino after Maduro’s fall - opinion
Cuba survives on foreign power; its fate may now be in US hands.
Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion
Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.
Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, national press association says
Media workers were briefly detained while reporting on pro-Maduro marches and the new legislature’s swearing-in, days after the US captured the Venezuelan president.
After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran, Hezbollah
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will exert leverage to ensure that the country “no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”
Drones spotted flying over Caracas, Venezuelan air defenses triggered with shots fired
Initial reports indicate that heavy gunfire was deployed against what appear to be drones near the main government building, and that the city's main ministries were evacuated.
Only 33% of Americans approve of strike on Venezuela, most worry US to become entrenched - poll
The two-day poll showed 65% of Republicans back the military operation ordered by Republican President Donald Trump, compared to 11% of Democrats and 23% of independents.
Venezuelan police order arrests for supporters of US attack
Venezuela’s emergency decree orders police to begin nationwide arrests of anyone accused of supporting the US attack that ousted President Nicolas Maduro.
End of uncertainty: Why Tehran now takes Trump’s warnings seriously - analysis
For years, Iran's security establishment seemed to dismiss Trump’s tough rhetoric as TACO, Trump Always Chickens Out.
