The Latest Breaking News from Nicolás Maduro

President Donald Trump made a new threat to Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro, saying he could be the next one to fall following the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

Reaction to effectiveness of US operation contrasts with loss of key ally for Putin, whose priority remains Ukraine

US officials have warned of further military intervention if Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, fails to meet their demands. Plus, how gun-safety advocates are riding a ‘seismic’ wave to US legislatures

Counterintuitively, the capture of Maduro will not have much of an effect on the price of oil—at least in the short term.

Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago 'war room' photos spark global ridicule after eagle-eyed social media users spot an open X feed during the high-stakes 2026 capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Wall Street investment firms are exploring massive oil and infrastructure opportunities in Venezuela amid shifting sanctions and political developments.

Peruvian shamans claimed US President Donald Trump will fall seriously ill in 2026 during a ritual prediction that also foresaw Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's downfall.

Eurasia Group's annual "Top Risks" report — out Monday, 48 hours after Trump shook the world by snatching Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro — isolates the "biggest threats to the trajectories of nations, industries and institutions," to help leaders and investors prepare for the year.

A viral TikTok roast by Jamie Kaler nails the absurdity of US vs Maduro, parodying the Venezuela intervention as a neighbourhood takeover. As of 5 January 2026, it sparks debates amid global backlash over the capture and oil motives.