Archive · 6 Jan 2026
US Captures Maduro, Warns Venezuela
The US captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation.
US President Donald Trump said that the operation did not result in any US fatalities, but a small number of troops sustained minor injuries.
Trump warned Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, that she may pay a bigger price than Maduro if she doesn't cooperate with the US.
Rodriguez, who is known for her economic policies and close ties with foreign allies, has called for a balanced and respectful relationship with the US.
She expressed loyalty to Maduro's message of peace and dialogue, inviting the US to collaborate within international law.
The US aims to secure access to Venezuelan oil and other resources, with Trump claiming that several large oil companies are ready to invest and help restore production.
Venezuela's defense minister warned that US action poses a serious threat to the global order.
The situation in Venezuela continues to be closely watched, with the US maintaining that its actions are aimed at protecting US interests and addressing regional instability.
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation, with no US fatalities and minor injuries to some troops.
US President Donald Trump warned Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, that she may pay a bigger price than Maduro if she doesn't cooperate with the US.
Rodriguez, who is known for her economic policies and close ties with foreign allies, has called for a balanced and respectful relationship with the US.
Venezuela's defense minister warned that US action poses a serious threat to the global order and called for the immediate release of Maduro and his wife.
The US aims to secure access to Venezuelan oil and other resources, with Trump claiming that several large oil companies are ready to invest and help restore production.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
- What
- US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and Trump warned Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez
- When
- The operation occurred on Saturday, and Trump's comments were made on Sunday
- Where
- Venezuela and the US
- Why
- Trump aims to achieve regime change in Venezuela and secure US access to Venezuelan oil and other resources
US Perspective
Venezuela Perspective
US Access to Resources
US Perspective
The US demands total access to Venezuela's oil and other resources to rebuild the country.
Venezuela Perspective
Venezuela seeks a balanced and respectful relationship with the US, prioritizing sovereign equality and non-interference.
Leadership Transition
US Perspective
The US expects Delcy Rodriguez to cooperate fully and face consequences if she does not.
Venezuela Perspective
Rodriguez expresses loyalty to Maduro's message of peace and dialogue, inviting the US to collaborate within international law.
- Name
- Delcy Rodriguez
- Age
- 56
- Current Role
- Acting President of Venezuela
- Previous Roles
- Vice President, Finance Minister, Oil Minister, Communications Minister, Foreign Minister
- Education
- Lawyer specializing in labor law, postgraduate studies in France and England
- Nickname
- The Tsarina
- Family
- Daughter of leftist guerrilla fighter Jorge Antonio Rodriguez
- Oil Production
- 1.1 million barrels per day (2023)
- Oil Reserves
- 303 billion barrels (largest proven reserves in the world)
- US Operation
- Delta Force with FBI assistance, no US fatalities, minor injuries
- Trump's Warning
- Rodriguez may pay a bigger price than Maduro if she doesn't cooperate
- Venezuela's Response
- Calls for a balanced and respectful relationship with the US
Sources
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