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
Candace Owens, influencers claim 'Zionist' plot behind Maduro capture
"The CIA has staged another hostile takeover of a country at the behest of a [sic] globalist psychopaths," wrote Owens. "That’s what is happening, everywhere. Zionists cheer every regime change."
Collapse of narco-terror hub: Maduro's fall weakening Iran, Hezbollah's drug network - analysis
Maduro’s removal and US oversight in Venezuela are already weakening Iran and Hezbollah’s South American foothold.
Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect? - explainer
Venezuela's distressed debt has rallied since US President Donald Trump assumed office in January 2025, as speculators bet on the possibility of political change.
The American Venezuela operation marks end of era of US military hesitation - opinion
The central framing of the move is explicitly geopolitical, aimed at blocking the China-Russia-Iran axis in the US's backyard.
How Israeli defense tech ended up in Venezuela’s hands - explainer
Before former president Hugo Chávez began distancing Venezuela from Washington and aligning with US and Israeli adversaries such as Iran, Venezuela maintained a defense relationship with Israel.
Maduro held in New York, Mamdani revokes Jewish executive orders - January 4, 2026
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
After Maduro’s fall, Iran, Russia, China and others watching Washington closely - analysis
The US president is a man of action, as Rubio has characterized him. "If you don't know, now you know.” Now Madruo knows. Iran, Russia, China, and other countries will be watching.
President Trump’s Venezuela strategy signals a new era for US foreign policy - opinion
With Maduro captured, the US aims to stabilize Venezuela, counter regional threats, and support domestic democratic forces.
Maduro's capture sends message to Iran about refusing to negotiate with US
The Iranian protests continue to be a central focus for the Israeli intelligence community, but the capture of Maduro has added an additional element of instability to the regime.
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
The US military action overnight constitutes "a dangerous precedent," Guterres' spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
