(2026-01-03). With the Attack on Venezuela, Trump Has Put the Death of International Law in Plain Sight. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-03). Russia warns US over Venezuelan tanker chase as Trump hints at covert CIA strike. hindustantimes.com Russia urges Washington to stop chasing Venezuelan tanker "Bella 1" just as the crew paints on a Russian flag, complicating US seizure plans. Against this, Trump publicly hints at a covert CIA strike on a Tren de Aragua dock, alarming ex‚Äëspy chiefs and raising fresh questions about secret US actions.
(2026-01-03). Milwaukee: Protesters Demand U.S. Hands Off Venezuela and Free Maduro! (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-03). Unreal visuals from Venezuela: Explosions caught on cam in two Venezuelan cities Caracas & Higuerote. hindustantimes.com Videos circulating online showed explosions lighting up the night sky in Venezuela's capital Caracas and the coastal city of Higuerote in the early hours of Saturday. Residents reported hearing at least seven blasts and the sound of low-flying aircraft around 2 a.m. local time in Caracas. Shortly after the explosions, the Venezuelan government accused the United States of launching attacks on both civilian and military installations across multiple states. U.S. officials did not immediately respond to the allegations. The Pentagon referred requests for comment to the White House, which had not replied at the time…
(2026-01-03). The US Government is Not the Daddy of US Oil Companies. counterpunch.org 
Among the many rationalizations that the Trump administration is using to initiate massive force and violence against the Venezuelan people is that the Venezuelan government nationalized American oil interests many years ago. The notion is that since "they stole our oil" several decades ago, it is entirely proper, U.S. officials say, for the U.S. government
(2026-01-03). Emergency Milwaukee Protest January 3, 2026: No U.S. War On Venezuela! Return President Maduro and Spouse. wibailoutpeople.org 
EMERGENCY DAY OF ACTION: No war on Venezuela! Stop the bombings! Early this morning, Caracas was bombed following weeks of threats from Trump that a land invasion of Venezuela would begin soon. This could be the start of yet another war, based completely on lies. Over 70% of people in the United States oppose a …
(2026-01-03). Statement of Sen. Bernie Sanders on Venezuela. commondreams.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Saturday condemned President Donald Trump's unilateral military action against Venezuela as illegal and unconstitutional, warning that it violates international law, endangers global security and usurps Congress' exclusive authority to declare war. Sanders called on Congress to immediately pass a War Powers resolution to end the operation. | Donald Trump has, once again, shown his contempt for the Constitution and the rule of law. The President of the United States does NOT have the right to unilaterally take this country to war, even against a corrupt and brutal dictator like Ma…
(2026-01-03). Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seized. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story.
(2026-01-03). Condena enérgica de Cuba ante cobarde agresión de EEUU contra Venezuela y absoluto respaldo a esa nación hermana. radiohc.cu Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario | El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la agresión militar de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, a la vez que reitera de forma categórica el absoluto respaldo y solidaridad de Cuba con la hermana República Bolivariana y su gobierno. Apoya la alocución de la Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva, compañera Delcy Rodríguez y respalda su reclamo a que el gobierno de Estados Unidos brinde fe de vida del presidente constitucional Nicolás Maduro Moros y la compañera Cilia Flores, así como la determinación del gobierno bolivariano y chavista, y su pueblo de rechazar l…
(2026-01-03). Democratic Lawmakers Push to Block Trump's Unlawful War on Venezuela. truthout.org Members of the U.S. Congress on Saturday demanded emergency legislative action to prevent the Trump administration from taking further military action in Venezuela after the president threatened a "second wave" of attacks and said the U.S. will control the South American country's government indefinitely. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC)… |
(2026-01-03). Who is Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro? aljazeera.com The US has announced it has captured Nicolas Maduro. Al Jazeera takes a look at his political career…
(2026-01-03). US lawmakers react to attack on Venezuela, 'capture' of Nicolas Maduro. aljazeera.com Donald Trump's allies defend actions against Venezuela as Democrats condemn lack of oversight from US Congress.
(2026-01-03). Cuba strongly condemns US aggression against Venezuela. plenglish.com Havana, January 3 (Prensa Latina) The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the US military aggression against Venezuela and reiterates Cuba's support and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) stated.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela and the Return of Colonial Seizure Politics. tehrantimes.com GOA – The phrase "Venezuela and the Return of Colonial Seizure Politics" is a term used primarily by the Venezuelan government and its international allies to describe recent actions by the United States, particularly those involving sanctions, asset seizures, and military pressure. This perspective argues that U.S. actions amount to a modern form of imperialism aimed at seizing the country's vast oil and mineral wealth and imposing a U.S.-backed government.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela attack: Who knew where Maduro slept, and how did US forces pull off a lightning-fast raid. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate that U.S. military action against Venezuela was swift, lasting under 30 minutes, with coordinated strikes reported in Caracas and other parts of the country. According to multiple claims, President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured during the operation while they were asleep, marking a dramatic turn in Venezuela's political and security crisis. The developments have triggered global attention as questions mount over the operation's scope, targets, and regional fallout.
(2026-01-03). What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro. whyy.org In a Now President Donald Trump says the U.S. is "going to run" Venezuela until a transition of power can take place, but it's not clear what that will mean on the ground in the South American country. | The…
(2026-01-03). Venezuela's Maduro Flown To USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Assault Ship After Capture. twz.com 
(2026-01-03). teleSUR: Cubans Rally in Havana to Condemn U.S. Attack on Venezuela Other Worldwide Protest Coverage. wibailoutpeople.org 
Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana, Cuba, Jan. 3, 2026. X/ @AsambleaCuba…
(2026-01-03). Trump statement on 'Maduro capture' during US attack on Venezuela. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured.
(2026-01-03). Trump's Venezuela Regime Change Attempt an Illegal Act of War. commondreams.org In response to the United States launching military attacks in Venezuela, Center for International Policy Executive Vice President Matt Duss issued the following statement: "Donald Trump has launched an illegal and reckless regime change operation in Venezuela. This act of war violates both U.S. and international law, and follows nearly one hundred extrajudicial killings at sea on Trump's orders."None of this use of military force has been authorized by Congress. Lawmakers must assert their constitutional war powers and force the president to remove U.S. armed forces from the hostilities with Venezuela that he…
(2026-01-03). Venezuela demands proof of life from the U.S. for President Nicolas Maduro after military attack. radiohc.cu The vice president of Venezuela denounced a military attack in the capital and the states of Aragua, Miranda, and La Guaira, which resulted in the deaths of civilians. The high-ranking official is demanding proof of life from the United States for President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, whose whereabouts are unknown after the attacks. | According to the vice president, President Maduro had previously warned the people about a possible attack of this nature, which would affect civilians in various parts of the country. In response to the situation, the nation's defense was activated according to the…
(2026-01-03). Vicepresidenta Delcy Rodriguez remains in Venezuela. plenglish.com Caracas, January 3 (Prensa Latina) Vice President Delcy Rodriguez is in Venezuela, confirmed the national press in response to false information disseminated by international media regarding a supposed visit by Rodríguez to Russia.
(2026-01-03). Detroit, January 3, 2026: Hands Off Venezuela! No Imperialism! No Invasions! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-03). Trump's Venezuelan Coup: Criminal Attacks by a Criminal Empire. counterpunch.org 
There is only one word to describe the US attacks on Venezuela. That word is criminal. It is the only word that describes the act of invading another nation and kidnapping its president. Of course, it is also a word that describes the essential nature of the US empire—an empire currently run by a band
(2026-01-03). Halt the Attacks on Venezuela Now! worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, January 3, 2026 | The U.S. government is now attacking the capital of Venezuela. If the murderous sanctions were not enough to mobilize the people of the United States and the world to put a halt to this, if the various coup attemps were not enough, if the ongoing brutal murder of over 100 boaters didn't do it, if the no-fly-zone and naval blockade and pirating of oil tankers didn't hit the threshold, can this do it? Can we mobilize a massive nonviolent movement aga…
(2026-01-03). Brazil's President Lula condemns US Bombing and Kidnapping in Venezuela. counterpunch.org The following statement was made by President Lula on the morning of January 3, in response to the US government's attack against Venezuela. The bombings on Venezuelan territory and the capture of its president cross an unacceptable line. These acts represent an extremely serious affront to Venezuela's sovereignty and yet another extremely dangerous precedent for
(2026-01-03). Statement From Inder Regarding the US Aggression Against Venezuela. radiohc.cu Havana, January 3 (RHC) — From a sector like sports, a symbol of peace and solidarity among peoples, we join in condemning the military aggression against Venezuela, an expression of the state terrorism practiced and encouraged by Yankee imperialism. | We reject this grave violation of International Law and the principles and purposes of the United Nations, carried out to plunder the natural resources, especially oil, of that sister nation. | We reiterate our support for its legitimate President, Nicolás Maduro Moros, and the Venezuelan Popular, Military, and Police Force, and for the goal of making Latin Am…
(2026-01-03). 'Assault on sovereignty': World reacts to US strike on Venezuela. geo.tv 
Smoke rises near Fort Tiuna, a military zone, during a full blackout, following explosions and loud noises, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 3, 2026. — ReutersVenezuela's neighbours and allies of its President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday condemned a large scale US strike on the South…
(2026-01-03). Did Maduro backstab Venezuela military & trade his palace for immunity in a shadow deal with US. hindustantimes.com Venezuela's opposition has claimed that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were not seized in a military operation but exited power through a negotiated arrangement. According to opposition figures, the alleged capture was part of a deal aimed at ensuring a controlled transition and avoiding further violence. Maduro and his wife were captured by an elite force of U.S. troops in a military operation carried out in Caracas in the wee hours of 3 January 2026.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela accuses US of 'aggression' as explosions rock Caracas. newarab.com 
US media outlets including Fox News and CBS News reported that the United States was conducting military strikes on the South American country, in a dramatic escalation that Venezuelans had feared for weeks. | The blasts, acc…
(2026-01-03). Maduro joins Iraq's Saddam, Panama's Noriega as latest leader taken by US. aljazeera.com The reported capture of Venezuelan president evokes previous eras when other leaders were seized by US.
(2026-01-03). Corporations Invested In Lawsuits Before Venezuela Invasion. levernews.com 
(2026-01-03). Mexico condemns US military lntervention in Venezuela. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of Mexico's ruling Morena party, Carolina Rangel, strongly condemned the United States' military intervention in Venezuela and called on organizations such as the UN not to remain silent.
(2026-01-03). Video of Venezuela's Maduro released hours before 'capture'. aljazeera.com Hours before the US announced they'd captured Venezuelan President Maduro, state television released a video of him.
(2026-01-03). Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in large scale US strike. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured "The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," Trump said on Truth Social.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela-US tensions LIVE UPDATES | Venezuela demands proof of life after President Maduro captured following US attacks. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Multiple explosions were heard across Venezuela's capital Caracas in the early hours of Saturday, creating panic among residents. Loud blasts echoed through several neighbourhoods, while parts of the southern city near a major military base reportedly lost electricity.According to media reports, at least seven explosions were heard in different parts of the city. Low-flying aircraft were also seen over Caracas, adding to fears among locals. Videos circulating on social media, though not officially verified, claim to show the moment the explosions occurred.People rushed out of their homes in many ar…
(2026-01-03). Venezuela vanishes from FLIGHTRADAR screens? FAA issues warning as back-to-back blasts rip Caracas. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned airlines from operating over Venezuelan airspace amid escalating security concerns. Flight tracking data reportedly shows a near-complete halt in commercial aviation activity over Venezuela, underscoring the seriousness of the restrictions. The development points to heightened risk assessments as tensions rise, further isolating Venezuelan airspace and disrupting regional air traffic.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela Accuses US of Military Aggression After Explosions Rock Caracas. english.almanar.com.lb Venezuela has denounced what it calls a military aggression by the United States, following a series of explosions and reported aircraft activity over the capital, Caracas, and other regions in the early hours of Saturday. The government stated that attacks also occurred in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. President Nicolás Maduro declared …
(2026-01-03). US hits Venezuela with 'large-scale strike', captures President Maduro and wife. geo.tv 
(2026-01-03). Washington's 'vile' violation of Bolívar's homeland. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In a brazen escalation of longstanding hostility, the United States conducted airstrikes on Venezuela on early Saturday (January 3) in what international observers have widely denounced as an illegal violation of national sovereignty.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela Condemns US 'Military Aggression'. devdiscourse.com In a bold statement on Saturday, Venezuela's government under President Nicolas Maduro criticized what it termed 'military aggression' by the United States, escalating tensions between the two nations.
(2026-01-03). Cuba denounces attack on Venezuela as an act of state terrorism. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has denounced the military attack perpetrated by the United States against Venezuela as state terrorism and categorized it as a criminal aggression against the sovereignty of a peaceful nation. | During a rally at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana, the Cuban leader stressed that the operation, carried out treacherously in the early hours of Saturday morning, is part of a neo-fascist strategy aimed at imposing regime change and seizing Venezuelan natural resources, particularly its oil. | "This is not about fighting narco-terrorism, as they falsely claim, but about destroying…
(2026-01-03). Growing expressions of rejection in Venezuela against US attacks. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) Expressions of rejection of the United States' aggression against Venezuela and of absolute support for President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores continue to arrive from all states of the country.
(2026-01-03). Toda América Latina está bajo la amenaza de EEUU, afirma experto. radiohc.cu El analista internacional Lautaro Rivara alertó este sábado que toda América Latina está bajo el peligro de una intervención de Estados Unidos y comentó sobre la necesidad de actuar de forma enérgica para evitar el regreso a un "Plan Cóndor". | En entrevista con el Sistema de Medios Públicos de Colombia, RTVC, el entendido alertó sobre la seriedad de las intimidaciones proferidas por el presidente Donald Trump tras el ataque artero de fuerzas militares de ese país contra Venezuela y el secuestro de su gobernante, Nicolás Maduro. | "Trump amenazó a medio continente en su conferencia de prensa, ningún gobierno sobe…
(2026-01-03). Cuba: Agresión contra Venezuela, expresión de Doctrina Monroe. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, afirmó este sábado que la agresión de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela es demostración de una doctrina para imponer los intereses y ambiciones de esa potencia sobre las naciones del hemisferio. | En su perfil en la red social X, el máximo representante de la diplomacia cubana afirmó que se trata de la Doctrina Monroe, rechazada y combatida históricamente por los pueblos latinoamericanos y caribeños, en defensa de la soberanía de sus países, al costo de un gran sacrificio. | Reafirmó que para Cuba tal política sigue y seguirá siendo inaceptable. | La soberanía, la independenci…
(2026-01-03). Strong explosions heard in Venezuelan capital Caracas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) — There were reports about explosions and plumes of smoke were rising in Caracas, Venezuela on Saturday amid US tensions. Various sites across the nation have been hit in suspected US airstrikes.
(2026-01-03). Cuba's UPEC classifies attacks against Venezuela "oil thirst" plenglish.com Havana, Jan. 3 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) described the US attacks against Venezuela perpetrated in the early hours of this morning as "imperial oil thirst."
(2026-01-03). Venezuela mobilises for full-scale armed struggle as US forces abduct President Maduro at dawn. hindustantimes.com Venezuela's government has accused the United States of carrying out military aggression after explosions were reported in Caracas and other regions, triggering a sharp escalation in rhetoric and security posture. President Nicolás Maduro ordered troops onto the streets, directed the armed forces to stand ready, and announced nationwide mobilisation measures, including a decree declaring a State of External Commotion. Caracas said it would raise the issue at the United Nations and other international forums, warning of risks to regional stability across Latin America and the Caribbean.
(2026-01-03). Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after kidnapping Maduro. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will "run" Trump's announcement came hours after a lightning attack in which special forces grabbed Maduro and his wife, while
(2026-01-03). VIDEO: Explosion at Venezuela's Higuerote Airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) — Footage shows an explosion at Higuerote Airport as warplanes conducted repeated low-altitude flights over parts of Venezuela.
(2026-01-03). US strikes Venezuela: Explosions videos out as Maduro's location remains unknown. hindustantimes.com Uncertainty over Nicolás Maduro's whereabouts has surged after multiple U.S. strikes hit Venezuela, with Washington claiming to have "captured" the Venezuelan president and flown him out of the country, while Caracas officials say they do not know where he is. Videos from Caracas and nearby areas show powerful nighttime explosions, smoke plumes and low‚Äëflying aircraft as Venezuela declares a national emergency amid the escalating crisis. Watch for more…
(2026-01-03). UN secretary-general: Events in Venezuela set a dangerous precedent. radiohc.cu António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressed his concern today following the United States military attack on Venezuela, stressing that these events set a dangerous precedent. | According to a statement from the Secretary-General's spokesperson, Guterres warned that this military action has potentially worrying implications for the region. He also emphasized the importance of full respect for international law, including the UN Charter, by all parties. He stressed his deep concern that international law has not been respected. | Furthermore, the Secretary-General called on all actors in Ve…
(2026-01-03). Maduro captured! Trump announces US forces seize Venezuelan leader, wife in daring overnight strike. hindustantimes.com U.. President Donald Trump has admitted that American forces carried out strikes linked to Venezuela, claiming that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured in the operation. Trump's statement came just hours after a powerful explosion rocked Caracas, with reports also pointing to incidents across other parts of the region. An elite U.S. force was reportedly behind Maduro's capture from Venezuela's capital.
(2026-01-03). Trump's Regime Change War on Venezuela is Patently Illegal. commondreams.org Today, President Trump
(2026-01-03). Cuba reaffirms absolute support and solidarity with Venezuela. radiohc.cu The Cuban Revolutionary Government has condemned in the strongest terms the United States' military aggression against Venezuela and categorically reiterated its absolute support and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic and its government. | In a statement released this Saturday, Cuba supported the address by Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and endorsed her demand that the United States government provide proof of life for Constitutional President Nicolás Maduro Moros and his wife, Cilia Flores. | It also expressed its support for the determination of the Bolivarian and Chavista government,…
(2026-01-03). TRUMP: We have captured Maduro. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela early Saturday morning, reportedly capturing President Nicolas Maduro and flying him out of the country. Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, speaking on a state-run television station, said the whereabouts of Maduro and his wife are unknown, asking for proof they are alive. …
(2026-01-03). US bombs Venezuela, whereabouts of President Maduro unknown. peoplesdispatch.org The Trump administration had threatened that it would carry out land strikes against Venezuela for months, and even declared that the government of Venezuela is a "terrorist organization", interpreted as a pre-text for bypassing the US Congress in order to take unilateral military action.
(2026-01-03). US strikes Venezuela: From bus driver to President: Questions resurface over Nicolas Maduro's net worth. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that American special forces carried out a covert mission inside Venezuela, detaining President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores and placing them under US custody. The dramatic assertion came amid reports of loud explosions across Caracas, which plunged parts of the Venezuelan capital into darkness as authorities scrambled to respond.If confirmed, the operation would mark a major escalation in the long-running standoff between Washington and Caracas, rooted in allegations of election manipulation, narcotics trafficking and systemic human right…
(2026-01-03). Trump faces a nightmare in the Caribbean: Venezuela can strike back with deadly precision soon. hindustantimes.com Explosions around Caracas mark a sharp escalation in the U.S.—Venezuela confrontation, while analysts note that Venezuela's roughly 123,000‚Äëstrong armed forces—backed by Russian‚Äësupplied Su‚Äë30MK2 fighters, S‚Äë300VM, Buk‚ÄëM2E and Pantsir‚ÄëS1 air defenses, and Iranian‚Äëorigin CM‚Äë90 anti‚Äëship missiles on fast Zolfaghar boats—can complicate U.S. operations in the Caribbean but are heavily outmatched by U.S. stealth bombers, cruise missiles, and…
(2026-01-03). U.S. Has Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (Updated). twz.com 
Videos and images are emerging on social media showing what appears to be a large U.S. military operation now underway around the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, which includes multiple large explosions and the presence of American special operations helicopters. While there has been no official announcement of such an operation kicking off, this comes after See all the latest upd…
(2026-01-03). Díaz-Canel lidera en La Habana acto de solidaridad con Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
(2026-01-03). No War on Venezuela! National Day of Action Saturday, Jan. 3. indybay.org List of demonstrations…
(2026-01-03). Israel welcomes attack on Venezuela as a blow to the Iranian axis. haaretz.com The Venezuelan regime, which severed ties with Jerusalem in 2009, long served as a key Iranian ally and a suspected hub for Hezbollah. Israeli officials hope Trump's attack will dismantle Tehran's influence and solidify South America's rightward turn…
(2026-01-03). 'Team' from US to run Venezuela after 'capture' of Maduro. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says a 'team' from the US will be running Venezuela.
(2026-01-03). 'A criminal act of imperial aggression': Statement from Progressive International's Cabinet on the US invasion of Venezuela. commondreams.org The Cabinet of the Progressive International firmly condemns the US military attack against Venezuela, the bombing of Caracas, and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro. On 2 January, US military forces launched an illegal and unprovoked military assault against Venezuela — bombing Fuerte Tiuna, La Carlota Air Base, the port of La Guaira, residential neighborhoods across Caracas, and military and civilian installations in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. Missiles fired from US helicopters killed military personnel and civilians, left entire neig…
(2026-01-03). Trump reveals 30-min Venezuela operation, says he watched Maduro's capture live & calls it 'amazing'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed dramatic details of a rapid, 30-minute military operation in Venezuela, describing the strikes and capture of President Nicolás Maduro as a precisely executed mission watched live from Washington. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said the operation was delayed due to weather conditions, involved no U.S. casualties, and culminated in Maduro's arrest in Caracas. Trump also stated that the United States will play a role in determining Venezuela's future leadership, calling the operation "amazing" and a turning point for the country's political trajectory.
(2026-01-03). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel leads rally in Havana to condemn U.S. aggression against Venezuela. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, led today, at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana, a rally denouncing the U.S. attacks against Venezuela, carried out during the early hours of this Saturday. | Participating in this act of condemnation were members of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the PCC: Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People's Power; Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister; and Salvador Valdés Mesa, Vice President of the Republic. Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Org…
(2026-01-03). From Peace Deals to Explosions: Will US Strike Iran Next After Venezuela? thinktank.pk In a stunning turn of events that has captured global attention, the beginning of 2026 has seen a dramatic shift in international dynamics under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Just a year ago, in 2025, the administration was celebrated for brokering ceasefires and peace agreements in multiple hotspots around the world, earning praise for …
(2026-01-03). Response to U.S. military strikes in Venezuela: a fossil-fueled act of war. commondreams.org In response to U.S. military strikes in Venezuela, Elizabeth Bast, Executive Director, Oil Change International, said: "President Trump's launch of large‚Äëscale military strikes in Venezuela, including the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, is a flagrant act of war and violation of international law. This reckless aggression is part of a shameful pattern of U.S. imperialism in Latin America, where military power secures economic interests, in particular fossil fuels and critical resources."The Trump administration justifies hostility toward Venezuela with accusations of drug running and auth…
(2026-01-03). Madison Protest Demands: U.S. Hands Off Venezuela! Free Maduro! Money for People's Needs Not Endless U.S. Wars! (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
Photos January 3, 2026, Madison at the State Capitol. | Photos:
(2026-01-03). Trump claims Maduro is 'captured' and flown out of Venezuela. tehrantimes.com President Donald Trump says the United States has "captured" Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country after "large-scale" strikes.
(2026-01-03). Trump says Maduro, his wife, captured, taken out of Venezuela. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday in a Truth Social post that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of Venezuela.
(2026-01-03). World reacts to US bombing of Venezuela, 'capture' of Maduro. aljazeera.com Donald Trump says the US has carried out a 'large scale strike' against Venezuela and captured its president.
(2026-01-03). VIDEO: US bombards Caracas, Venezuela capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) — Explosions have been heard, and plumes of smoke were rising in the Venezuelan capital Caracas after the heavy US bombardment on Saturday.
(2026-01-03). Colombia braces with alarm after Maduro's removal in Venezuela by US. aljazeera.com Colombia could face its own turmoil from the stunning turn of events both in violence and a mass influx of refugees.
(2026-01-03). Trump bombs Venezuela, captures Maduro. responsiblestatecraft.org This is a developing story. This article will be updated as events unfold.In a surprise operation, the U.S.
(2026-01-03). Trump okayed CIA-led Delta Force snatch of Maduro before Caracas strikes: Report. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump approved a covert mission to capture Nicolás Maduro several days before large-scale U.S. strikes hit Caracas, with the CIA tracking his movements and Delta Force executing the snatch operation inside Venezuela, CNN reported. Senator Mike Lee says he was told Maduro has been arrested to stand trial on criminal charges in the U.S., that the "kinetic action" in Caracas was to protect U.S. personnel carrying out the arrest, and that the strikes fall under the president's inherent Article II war powers, even as Maduro's exact current location remains unclear.
(2026-01-03). The law of the jungle: U.S. aggression tramples on Venezuelan sovereignty. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The early Saturday U.S. strike on Venezuela and the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro were not acts of justice or legitimate defense. They were manifestations of raw power politics — the law of the jungle — where might is imposed over right and international norms are discarded in favor of brute force. By bypassing international law and seizing a sitting president, Washington has spread instability across Latin America, undermining the very principles of sovereignty and self-determination.
(2026-01-03). Era of Imperial Barbarity. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch / January 3, 2026 | Desperation over the constant decline of the US empire, which sees its international power waning in the face of emerging powers like China, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and others, has led it to try to destroy the Bolivarian Revolution by force. | In its eagerness to control all the riches of Latin America and seize the enormous sources of oil, gold, and rare earth elements that Venezuela possesses, the empire attacked several points in Venezuela and kidnapped its legitimately elected president, Nicolás Maduro Moros, and his wife, Cilia Flores. | And now we ask ourselves,…
(2026-01-03). Caracas protests back Maduro following US strike. tehrantimes.com Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuelans gathered in the capital following the US attack on the country, rallying in support of the government and President Nicolás Maduro.The scenes were reported from Caracas by Chris Gilbert, professor of political studies at the Bolivarian University of Venezuela (UBV), who described the demonstrations as a show of public defiance and national unity in the face of foreign aggression.
(2026-01-03). Baseball5 Will Begin the Sport's Competitive Calendar in 2026. radiohc.cu Havana, January 3 (RHC) — The successful Baseball5 format will open the national sports competition calendar this Sunday in 2026. | Eros Bernal, the sport's technical director in Cuba, commented that the conditions are in place for the III Heroes of the Trocha Cup to be held in the municipality of Venezuela in Ciego de àÅvila province. Eleven teams will participate, divided into two groups. | The beautiful Lázaro Santana field will serve as the venue, and world champions from the elite and youth categories will compete, including Havana natives Briandy Molina and Orlando Amador, considered Baseball5 Le…
(2026-01-03). Maduro declares national emergency after US attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared a state of emergency and called on the country's people to mobilize to "defeat this imperialist aggression."
(2026-01-03). Caracas under siege: Federal Legislative palace hit, ports and airbases crippled in US strikes. hindustantimes.com Multiple explosions rocked Venezuela in overnight U.S. strikes on January 3, targeting key political, military, and infrastructure sites, according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Federal Legislative Palace, major military bases, airfields, ports, and communications facilities came under attack. La Guaira Port and Fuerte Tiuna were also among the most significant locations hit. Parts of Caracas, including Santa Mónica and areas near Fort Tiuna, plunged into darkness following the attacks.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela: American regime change with a Trumpian twist. aljazeera.com Trump has added a particular layer of dementedness to the latest unprovoked US aggression.
(2026-01-03). Defend Venezuela, defend Palestine: International call to action against U.S. imperialism. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network declares its full and complete solidarity with the people and government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which today confronts not only over a decade of U.S. imposed coercive economic measures and economic warfare, nor imperialist military assaults on its trade and citizenry at sea, but a full-fledged ground and …
(2026-01-03). Canciller ruso expresa solidaridad con el pueblo de Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, expresó la firme solidaridad de Moscú con el pueblo venezolano ante el ataque de Estados Unidos. | Lavrov, quien este sábado 3 de enero conversó telefónicamente con la vicepresidenta ejecutiva de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, expresó el apoyo de su Gobierno con Venezuela ante la agresión armada de Washington, destacó una nota de la Cancillería del país eslavo. | Durante la conversación, el jefe de la diplomacia rusa aseguró a su interlocutora que Moscú seguirá apoyando la estrategia del Gobierno venezolano para proteger los inte…
(2026-01-03). U.S. Abducts Nicolás Maduro From Venezuela in Trump Regime Change Operation. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump claimed early Saturday that the U.S. had spirited Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of the country and taken him into custody, marking a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration's regime change efforts. | Hours after airstrikes lit up the night sky across the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, Trump claimed credit for the attacks and said that Maduro had been taken into U.S. custody. | "The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown ou…
(2026-01-03). Fear, joy, hope: Venezuelans react to Maduro capture. aljazeera.com Venezuelans reacted with everything from fear to joy as the US claims to have captured Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela Accuses US of Attacks Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com Venezuela's government has accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations, particularly after explosions were heard in Caracas early Saturday morning. The accusation marks a fiery chapter in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
(2026-01-03). No further military action expected after Maduro's capture, Republican senator claims. tehrantimes.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will face trial on charges the United States regards as criminal, Republican Senator Mike Lee stated Saturday after a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
(2026-01-03). ´Ahora vamos a gobernar el país ª, afirma Trump tras ataque a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El presidente Donald Trump al justificar este sábado el ataque a Venezuela y el secuestro de su mandatario constitucional, Nicolás Maduro, afirmó ´ahora vamos a gobernar el país ª. | "Ahora vamos a gobernar el país hasta que podamos llevar a cabo una transición segura, adecuada y prudente", dijo Trump, sin especificar un plazo, en un mensaje en vivo, que transmitieron aquí todas las cadenas de televisión. | Durante su alocución Trump subrayó que Estados Unidos llevó a cabo un ´ataque como no se había visto desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial ª en Venezuela, el cual resultó en el secuestro de Mad…
(2026-01-03). Trump: US 'captures' Maduro in 'dead of night'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump said the US will run Venezuela until there is a "safe and judicious" transition of power.
(2026-01-03). The US Attacks Venezuela and Seizes It President. counterpunch.org 
A little after 2am, Venezuela time, on 3 January 2026, in violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the United States began an attack on several sites in the country, including Caracas, the capital. Residents awoke to loud noises and flashes, as well as large helicopters in the sky. Videos began to appear on social media, but without much context. Confusion and rumor flooded social media.
(2026-01-03). Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the US Attack. uwidata.com In response to the US attack, the Venezuela government made a first written statement. UWI publishes the first official statement from Caracas below. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects, repudiates, and denounces before the international community the grave military aggression perpetrated by the current government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and …
(2026-01-03). US now owns outcome of "smash-and-grab" Maduro operation. aljazeera.com Analyst Christopher Sabatini says the US raid in Venezuela that removed Nicolas Maduro may have been an inside job…
(2026-01-03). 'Mixed emotions': U.S. strikes in Venezuela, capture of Maduro leaves Philly region conflicted. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? While U.S. lawmakers have praised and condemned the Trump administration's "As a Venezuelan American … what is happening right now in our nation,…
(2026-01-03). Maduro capture is raising the bar "against international norms" aljazeera.com "[Trump] has framed Maduro as the evil in this scenario and is going to go for him."
(2026-01-03). Lies and the Lying Liars Who Kidnap Presidents. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, January 3, 2026 | What was defined at Nuremberg as the supreme international crime (one country attacking another one) is depicted by Trump and even the supposedly anti-Trump corporate media as some sort of law-enforcement. Bombing is liberating. Kidnapping is capturing. Murdering people on boats is "impeding the flow of drugs." | Imagine if, say, Saudi Arabia or Norway or India were to impose deadly sanctions on the United States, attempt numerous c…
(2026-01-03). Monroe Doctrine: the Bad Neighbor Returns. counterpunch.org 
President Trump signaled the Monroe Doctrine's return from the start of his second term. A volatile mix of geopolitical, hemispheric and local politics was in play. The world's largest reserves of "Texas Tea" turned the wandering Eye of Sauron in Washington on the birthplace of the Bolivarian Revolution. The Trump Administration intends to juice US and global economic growth by reducing energy costs, as we saw in the 1980s and 1990s when oil prices dropped. Fossil fuels are the Trump Administration's preferred choice of dirty energy to fuel the AI boom, which the US intends to lead. Oil-laden tankers departing fr…