Jan 05 WATCH: Senate returns to Capitol Hill after U.S. military captures Venezuela's Maduro By Steven Sloan, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela will pose a fresh test of his ability to hold together a restive Republican coalition during a challenging election year. Continue reading
Jan 05 U.S. capture of Maduro divides Latin America, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes By Isabel DeBre, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Through a combination of tariffs, sanctions and military force, he has pressured Latin American leaders to advance his administration's goals of combating drug trafficking, halting immigration, securing strategic natural resources and countering the influence of Russia and China. Continue reading
Jan 05 Trump's idea to seize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles By Josh Funk, Associated Press Venezuela's oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it will likely take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically. Continue reading
Jan 05 Live Updates: Removed Venezuelan leader Maduro makes first appearance in U.S. court after capture By Associated Press His lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing he is immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of a foreign state. Continue reading
Jan 05 Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster? By Megan Janetsky, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro, captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation, and offered “to collaborate” with the Trump administration in what could be a seismic shift in… Continue reading
Jan 05 Maduro is taken to Manhattan courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, John Hanna, Associated Press Maduro's lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing he's immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of state. Continue reading
Jan 04 Experts say Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles By Josh Funk, Associated Press President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices. Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 4:30 Venezuelans face uncertainty while awaiting Trump's next moves with the country By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young, Andrew Corkery, Mary Triny Mena The world’s eyes are on Venezuela one day after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Maduro and brought him to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges. Profound questions remain after Trump’s repeated statements that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela, while… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 6:37 Trump's intervention in Venezuela sparks mixed views of U.S. around the world By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young, Andrew Corkery In Washington, divisions are deepening over Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Homeland Security Secretary Noem called the move necessary on Fox News Sunday, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the goal doesn’t justify the means. For more understanding, Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Jan 04 Fact-checking Trump's claims after U.S. strike on Venezuela and capture of Maduro By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump made false and misleading statements about previous U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats and Maduro sending the gang Tren de Aragua to the U.S., according to fact-checking by PolitiFact. Continue reading