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.

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Strait of Hormuz as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Nightdippers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 lifts off from the flight deck November 19, 2019.
US President Donald Trump looks on after signing executive orders inside the Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his second presidential term, in Washington, January 20, 2025.

Trump’s first year back in office expanded Israel’s freedom of action - opinion

A man ties a Cuban flag on the roof of the University of Havana.

US seeks to end Cuba’s communist rule by year’s end - WSJ report

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez presents the government's 2026 budget proposal to the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to approve spending of some $19.9 billion, in Caracas, Venezuela December 4, 2025.

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez assured US of cooperation before Maduro’s capture - report


Watch: Trump: US to run Venezuela until 'democratic, judicious transition takes place'

Following the American operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, US President Donald Trump is set to address the public on the matter.

US President Donald Trump with US officials in the war room as the US conducts an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026.

Israel commends US operation that led to capture of Venezuela's Maduro

“At this historic moment, Israel stands alongside the freedom-loving Venezuelan people, who have suffered under Maduro’s illegal tyranny,” Sa'ar wrote.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025

Who is Delcy Rodriguez, the vice president who could replace Venezuela's Maduro? - explainer

Rodriguez, 56, is a Caracas native. She was born on May 18, 1969, and is the daughter of left-wing guerrilla fighter Jorge Antonio Rodriguez.

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during a meeting with accredited diplomatic representatives in Caracas on September 29, 2025.

Trump shares image of Nicolas Maduro aboard US warship after capture

Trump noted that the forces that captured Maduro suffered a few injuries and no deaths.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima after his capture by US forces. January 3, 2026.

Nicolas Maduro, wife Cilia Flores indicted in New York after US confirms capture in Venezuela

The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump confirmed that morning that Maduro, along with his wife, had been captured as American airstrikes slammed into targets across Venezuela.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures during a rally to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ines, in Caracas on December 10, 2025.

Venezuelan President Maduro captured by US under cover of airstrikes - January 3, 2026

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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025.

Trump says US captured President Maduro amid strikes, Venezuela declares national emergency

The Venezuelan government does not know the whereabouts of President Nicolas Maduro or his wife Cilia Flores, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said.

A column of smoke rises during multiple explosions in the early hours of the morning, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 3, 2026 in this screen grab obtained from video obtained by Reuters.

Maduro says Venezuela is a 'brother country' to US, offers serious talks on oil reserves, drugs

Maduro noted that when he and Trump last spoke in November, the US president had acknowledged his authority by addressing him as "Mr. President."

VENEZUELA'S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores attend a year-end salutation to military forces in La Guaira, Venezuela December 28, 2025.

US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows

The United States imposed new sanctions on four companies and oil tankers linked to Venezuela’s oil sector, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.

An illustration of oil rigs over a background of a Venezuelan flag.

Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy

Russia's foreign ministry said that the United States was reviving piracy and banditry in the Caribbean Sea by blockading Venezuela and reaffirmed its support for Maduro.

) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia