Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Trump Praises Venezuela Cooperation After Maduro Capture
US President Donald Trump said his administration is working well with Venezuela's new leader, Delcy Rodriguez, after the US captured former President Nicolas Maduro.
Maduro and his wife were taken to New York to face charges.
Nicaragua, an ally of Maduro, arrested people celebrating his capture.
The US is now in control of Venezuela's oil reserves and is encouraging US oil companies to invest in the country.
However, some companies, like ExxonMobil, are skeptical about investing in Venezuela due to current conditions.
US President Donald Trump praised the cooperation with Venezuela's new leadership after the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro.
Maduro and his wife were taken to New York to face narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges.
Nicaragua arrested at least 60 people for celebrating Maduro's capture, as its leaders are allies of Maduro.
The US is in control of Venezuela's oil reserves and is encouraging US oil companies to invest in the country.
Some US oil companies, like ExxonMobil, are skeptical about investing in Venezuela due to current conditions.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan leaders, including Delcy Rodriguez and the captured Nicolas Maduro.
- What
- The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the subsequent political changes in Venezuela, and the US's involvement in the country's affairs.
- When
- The events occurred in early 2026, following Maduro's capture and the establishment of a new Venezuelan leadership.
- Where
- The main events took place in Venezuela, the US, and Nicaragua.
- Why
- The US intervened in Venezuela to capture Maduro and his wife, leading to political changes and the US taking control of Venezuelan oil reserves.
- Arrested Individuals
- 60
- Detained Individuals
- 49
- Released Individuals
- 9
- Temporarily Detained
- 3
- Nicaraguan Leaders
- Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo
- Maduro's Location
- New York
- Charges Against Maduro
- Drug and weapon charges
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Venezuela's Acting President
- Delcy Rodriguez
- Operation Name
- Operation Absolute Resolve
- Charges Against Maduro in US
- Narco-terrorism and drug trafficking
- US Oil Company Skeptical
- ExxonMobil
- Venezuelan Oil Reserves Controlled By
- US
Sources
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