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Venezuela

January 4, 2026

Trump threatens Venezuela’s acting president if she rejects U.S. occupation of country; insists on taking over Greenland

If she doesn’t do what’s right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro,” Mr Trump said on Sunday.

President Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez
January 4, 2026

Human Rights Watch faults Maduro’s ouster; laments repression, rigged election in Venezuela

The Human Rights Watch has called for prompt return to “rights-respecting democracy” in Venezuela, lamenting decade of repression, human rights amid the ouster of ex-president Nicolás Maduro

Human Rights Watch
January 4, 2026

Maduro: AU, South Africa condemn U.S. military actions in Venezuela

The AU’s position was outlined in a communiqué on the situation in Venezuela issued on Saturday.

Nicolás Maduro
January 3, 2026

U.S. companies to take over Venezuela’s oil: Trump

Mr Trump vowed revenge on the foreign oil sector, accusing Venezuela of forcing out Western oil companies that helped build its energy industry.

Donald Trump official potrait
January 3, 2026

U.S. actions in Venezuela ‘dangerous precedent,’ UN warns

Mr Guterres called on all parties involved to engage in “inclusive dialogue” in accordance with human rights and international law.

António Guterres
January 3, 2026

U.S. to ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduro’s capture: Trump

Mr Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio and defence chief Hegseth will work as a “team” with the Venezuelan people to “run” the Latin nation.

Donald Trump official potrait
January 3, 2026

Russia sides with Venezuela as U.S. captures Maduro

Moscow cautioned Mr Trump to allow the Venezuelan people to decide their destiny “without any destructive” interference.

Putin, Maduro and Trump
December 22, 2025

U.S. travel ban on Nigeria, 18 other countries takes effect on January 1, 2026

Mr Trump recently announced a travel ban on Nigeria and other countries.

President Donald Trump
December 18, 2025

Nigerian migrants, others ‘stole American jobs’, says Trump; blames Biden, Democrats for U.S. economic woes

“Good evening, America. Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” said Mr Trump.

Trump addressing Americans at White House
October 7, 2025

Trump reportedly calls off diplomatic efforts with Venezuela

Mr Maduro has repeatedly accused the U.S. of using drug cartel threats as a pretext for regime change.

Donald Trump