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Maduro Arrested: US Forces Capture Venezuelan President

US special operations forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and brought him to the United States where he will face narco terrorist charges in federal court in New York in a move that has reshaped regional geopolitics and markets

Number

32 - Cuban officers killed in U.S. raid on Venezuela

Quote

"If she doesn't do what's right, she is going to pay a very big price" — President Donald Trump

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CIA tracked Maduro for months before the raid

Reports detail the intelligence and operational buildup that made the Maduro capture possible. Sources describe months of CIA tracking and a multi-domain raid that employed aircraft ships and elite commandos.

Maduro to face US federal charges in New York court

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife face immediate US legal action with arraignments in Manhattan. Courts will now play a central role in the fallout from the capture.

US operation killed 32 Cubans in Venezuela says Havana

Havana confirmed heavy Cuban losses during the US operation in Venezuela, naming dozens of dead. The casualty toll is escalating diplomatic tensions across the region.

Trump sets sights on Greenland — Denmark says crisis mode

President Trump reiterated long‑standing demands over Greenland in the wake of the Venezuela operation, prompting a diplomatic strain with Denmark and NATO partners.

Denmark urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

European allies publicly rebuked US comments about Greenland and reaffirmed sovereignty. France and Nordic leaders urged de‑escalation as rhetoric intensified.

Delcy Rodríguez softens tone and offers to work with US

Delcy Rodríguez has shifted tone since Maduro's capture offering cooperation and signals of pragmatic engagement with the US. Her outreach could alter the transitional balance in Caracas.

Russia and China condemn US capture of Maduro

Major powers condemned the US operation and warned of fallout. Moscow and Beijing demanded Maduro's release and framed the raid as a dangerous precedent.

White House will brief Congress on Venezuela operation

Lawmakers demanded briefings and invoked war powers as questions mounted about oversight and legality. Congressional leaders signaled a fast moving oversight and political fight.

Oil swings after US captures Maduro as traders weigh risks

Markets reacted immediately to the Venezuela events with volatile oil moves and a surge in safe havens such as gold while equity responses were mixed across regions.

Why the US is interested in Venezuela's oil reserves

Analysts and officials outline US plans to leverage Venezuela's oil while noting legal and logistical obstacles. Debate centers on how Washington would manage energy assets and attract private firms.

Protests erupt worldwide against US operation in Venezuela

Public reactions split sharply with celebrations by some Venezuelan communities and broad protests globally condemning the US action. Demonstrations intensified outside detention sites.

Americans stranded after Caribbean airspace closed post raid

The military operation disrupted Caribbean airspace and travel leaving tourists stranded as regulators and airlines worked to restore normal flights.

International Bar Association flags legal questions over US intervention

Legal bodies and the UN raised concerns about the operation's compliance with international law and prepared for diplomatic scrutiny at the Security Council.

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Iran faces widening unrest with officials acknowledging survival mode as protesters clash with security forces. The death toll and arrests raise fears of broader instability.

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Ukrainian official targeted in car bomb attack and hospitalized

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Gunmen raid northern Nigerian village killing at least 30

Deadly attacks in northern Nigeria killed dozens and involved large scale abductions. The federal government ordered security forces to hunt the assailants as violence spreads in the region.

Israel kills at least five across Gaza and Lebanon in new strikes

Israel conducted strikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon causing civilian deaths and raising the risk of wider escalation. Aid groups warned that attacks undermine ceasefire arrangements and humanitarian access.

Taiwan reports 2.63 million daily cyberattacks from China

Taiwan reported a sharp rise in Chinese cyber activity targeting hospitals banks and energy systems while social media in China framed the Venezuela raid as a strategic template.

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POTUS LATEST

"Democrat lawmaker Wasserman Schultz comes out in support of Trump's operation in Venezuela: https:// justthenews.com/government/con gress/democrat-lawmaker-wasserman-schultz-comes-out-support-trumps-operation/"