Jan 06 Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro By David Bauder, Associated Press That came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It contrasts with the consistent posture of Pete Hegseth's Defense Department, which has been at odds with the media. Continue reading
Jan 06 Cuba, reliant on Venezuelan oil and support, faces uncertain future after U.S. removes Maduro By Dánica Coto, Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuban officials on Monday lowered flags before dawn to mourn 32 security officers they say were killed in the U.S. weekend strike in Venezuela, the island nation's closest ally, as residents here wonder what the capture of… Continue reading
Jan 06 How the Monroe Doctrine factors into the U.S. arrest of Venezuela's Maduro By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The doctrine formulated by President James Monroe was originally aimed at opposing European meddling in the Western Hemisphere. It has since been invoked repeatedly by subsequent presidents angling to justify U.S. intervention in the region. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 5:53 Maduro appears in U.S. court as future of Venezuela's leadership remains uncertain By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, appeared alongside his wife before a federal judge in New York on Monday. They were taken by American soldiers early Saturday on orders of President Trump. On Monday, administration officials were briefing members… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 3:32 Venezuelans prepare for new political era after Maduro's removal By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, Amna Nawaz spoke with Mary Triny Mena of Feature Story News in Caracas to discuss the reaction in Venezuela. Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 4:35 Colombia's president pushes back against Trump's threats as tensions rise By Geoff Bennett The situation in Venezuela's neighbor to the West, Colombia, is tense tonight. Though Colombia is a major non-NATO ally of the U.S., President Trump has repeatedly threatened its President, Gustavo Petro, alleging without evidence that he has ties to the… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 9:03 Maduro's VP 'not trustworthy' to lead Venezuela, top Machado aide says By Amna Nawaz The White House seems to be working with the remnants of the Maduro regime after Saturday's raid. But for decades, there has been robust opposition to the governments of Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chávez. Among the principal leaders of… Continue watching
Jan 05 U.S. allies and adversaries alike use UN meeting to critique Venezuela intervention By Farnoush Amiri, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Before the U.N.'s most powerful body, countries critiqued — if sometimes obliquely — President Donald Trump's intervention in the South American country and his recent comments signaling the possibility of expanding military action to countries like Colombia and Mexico over… Continue reading
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