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Venezuela

January 6, 2026

Trump not planning to occupy Venezuela, U.S. lawmakers say

The Senate to vote as soon as this week on whether to block further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, a resolution co-sponsored by Mr Schumer.

Donald Trump on Air Force One
January 6, 2026

Gunfire erupts near Venezuela’s presidential palace days after Maduro’s capture

Videos shared online on Monday showed armoured security vehicles in the streets near the Miraflores presidential palace, while gunshots could be heard.

Nicolás Maduro telling U.S. ‘Come and get me’
January 6, 2026

Maduro: Humanitarian situation in Venezuela remains dire, UN warns

The UN has stated that the humanitarian situation in Venezuela remains dire as no fewer than eight million people in the country require support.

Venezuelans searching for food in waste bins
January 6, 2026

Venezuela, Russia, China, UK lawmakers urge U.S. to release Maduro, Flores

China said, “No country can act as the world’s police, nor presume to be the international judge.”

Captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores
January 5, 2026

China, Russia exploiting Venezuela’s oil like Nigerian resources, others: U.S.

The UK and French governments have lauded Mr Trump’s action, describing Mr Maduro as an illegitimate leader.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
January 5, 2026

I’m not guilty of cocaine trafficking; Trump kidnapped me: Maduro

On Saturday, Mr Maduro was captured and flown to the U.S. after a huge air raid on Caracas by U.S. forces.

Nicolás Maduro
January 5, 2026

Trump’s capture of Maduro clear warning to Tinubu, other illegitimate governments: ADC

The ADD berated Mr Tinubu’s government for being silent since Mr Maduro’s ouster.

President Bola Tinubu
January 5, 2026

Bode George calls for viable opposition to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy

Mr George urged leaders to protect democratic institutions, respect opposing views, and safeguard Nigerians’ welfare.

Bode George
January 5, 2026

Maduro: After Trump’s ‘second strike’ threat, Venezuelan acting President Rodríguez urges U.S. ‘collaboration’

“We invite the U.S. government to collaborate with us on an agenda of cooperation oriented towards shared development within the framework of international law,” said Ms Rodriguez.

President Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez
January 5, 2026

U.S. ready for second strike if Venezuelan leaders don’t behave: Trump

“If they don’t behave, we will do a second strike,” Fox News cited Mr Trump as saying aboard Marine One during a trip from Mar-a-Lago to the White House.

Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro