(2026-01-05). Erdogan's secret role in Maduro ouster revealed: Trump's offer to Venezuela after Turkey meet, Then… hindustantimes.com Explosive reports suggest that before his dramatic midnight capture, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was offered a secret exile deal that would have allowed him to flee to Turkey. According to media reports, the proposal – allegedly discussed months after a Trump-Erdoƒüan meeting, was pitched as a negotiated exit in exchange for oil-related concessions. Maduro is said to have rejected the offer, a decision that reportedly preceded the U.S.-led operation that ended his rule. Details here…
(2026-01-05). Photos: Hands off Venezuela protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2026-01-05). No War on Venezuela! National Day of Action Saturday, Jan. 3. indybay.org List of demonstrations…
(2026-01-05). Could Venezuela Happen in Brazil? counterpunch.org 
We've been hearing for years from back-stabbing opportunists of the far right that Brazil's Workers' Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores/PT) will transform Brazil into another Venezuela. For better or worse, 19 years of PT governments have proven the absurdity of those words. Now that the Trump administration, hailed by some self-proclaimed geopolitical analysts as a lesser
(2026-01-05). Milwaukee, January 5, 2026: No U.S. War With Venezuela! Return President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-01-05). UN Security Council holds emergency session over U.S. abduction of Maduro. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting at the request of Colombia, with the backing of Russia and China, to address the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.Representatives from Russia, China, France, the European Union, Colombia, and other countries sharply condemned the operation, calling it a flagrant violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any sovereign state without its consent or Security Council authorization.UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed "grave co…
(2026-01-05). Trump Floats Military Action Against Colombia After Maduro Raid. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump threatened possible military action against Colombia, days after American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a surprise raid. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump accused Colombia's leadership of enabling cocaine production and trafficking into the United States, making remarks widely interpreted as targeting President Gustavo Petro. When asked …
(2026-01-05). Information from the Revolutionary Government on Combatants Killed in the Line of Duty in Venezuela. radiohc.cu As a result of the criminal attack perpetrated by the United States government against the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, carried out in the early morning of January 3, 2026, 32 Cubans lost their lives in combat. They were serving on missions representing the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior, at the request of their counterparts in the South American country. | Faithful to their responsibilities for security and defense, our compatriots fulfilled their duty with dignity and heroism, falling after fierce resistance in direct combat against the attackers or as a result of the bo…
(2026-01-05). Rep. Massie Calls Out Trump's Venezuela Oil Grab. news.antiwar.com Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has called out the Trump administration's attempt to take over Venezuela's oil industry following the US attack on the country that resulted in the US abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and the killing of dozens of people. "It's not American oil. It's Venezuelan oil," Massie wrote on X in response to …
(2026-01-05). 'I am still the president': Maduro defies U.S. court. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a defiant first appearance before a U.S. federal court, abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States, and possession of machine guns and destructive devices, rejecting the legitimacy of the case and asserting his status as Venezuela's head of state.The 63-year-old leader appeared in shackles before U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein at a Manhattan federal courthouse, responding in Spanish through an interpreter. "I am not guilty. I am a decent man. I am still the president of my count…
(2026-01-05). Maduro's son delivers message to father at Venezuelan congress. aljazeera.com "We are here fulfilling our duties until you return," Nicolas Maduro's son said from the Venezuelan congress.
(2026-01-05). The US Attacks Venezuela And Seizes Its President. popularresistance.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. | Within an hour, the sky was quiet. US President Donald Trump announced that his forces had conducted attacks on Venezuela and had seized President Nicolas Maduro Moro and his wife Cilia Flores.
(2026-01-05). Cuba Says 32 Citizens Killed as U.S. Forces Seize Venezuela's Maduro. moderndiplomacy.eu Cuba announced that 32 of its citizens were killed during a U.S. military raid in Venezuela aimed at extracting President Nicolas Maduro for prosecution in the United States. Havana said the dead were members of Cuba's armed forces and intelligence services and declared two days of national mourning. The statement said they died in direct …
(2026-01-05). Saturday 1/3: Stop the Bombings – NO WAR ON VENEZUELA! indybay.org Meet at Powell and Market, San Francisco…
(2026-01-05). Maduro Faces U.S. Court as Trump Threatens More Strikes. moderndiplomacy.eu Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was set to appear before a federal court in New York after being seized by U.S. forces in a weekend raid in Caracas. The Trump administration has framed the operation as a law-enforcement action tied to drug trafficking charges first filed in 2020, though Trump has openly linked it to …
(2026-01-05). Polanski slams Labour's pathetic excuse for not calling out Trump. thecanary.co Green Party leader Zack Polanski has criticised the Labour government's response to Donald Trump's recent actions in Venezuela. Polanski exposed their failure to hold Trump accountable for his flagrant breach of international law. And as noted, Trump is hardly being shy about what he's doing: Scared to take a position (unlike Polanski) Darren Jones was […] | By
(2026-01-05). China rejects US role as 'global policeman' over Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that the events in Venezuela have drawn serious international concern, stressing that Beijing opposes unilateral actions and the use of force in global affairs.
(2026-01-05). 'Sovereignty of Venezuela at stake': Venezuela addresses UN. aljazeera.com As Nicolas Maduro pled not guilty in a US court on drug charges, Venezuela's UN addressed the Security Council.
(2026-01-05). Netanyahu wants to tango with Latin America after the Venezuela takeover. But the music may change. haaretz.com Recent elections across South America and Trump's invasion of Venezuela have prompted Israel to court governments across the continent. But key countries remain hostile, and Netanyahu's declaring a 'sweeping turnaround' may be premature…
(2026-01-05). Trump administration's seizure of Venezuelan President Maduro draws condemnation from home and abroad. ecns.cn The U.S. military operation that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has drawn sharp criticism at home and abroad, fueling debate over its legality, compliance with international norms, and the future of the Venezuelan people.
(2026-01-05). 'What an authoritarian oligarchy looks like': Trump says oil execs tipped off about Venezuela attack. therealnews.com 
"I can't begin to tell you how insane this is," said one critic. "He did not inform Congress but he's saying he informed the oil companies." | "I can't begin to tell you how insane this is," said one critic. "He did not inform Congress but he's saying he informed the oil companies." article,oil,Reprint,venezuela,Venezuela
(2026-01-05). After Maduro's capture, bullets shatter windows at US VP JD Vance's residence. hindustantimes.com Shots were reportedly fired at U.S. Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati, Ohio home shortly after the dramatic U.S. operation that bombed targets in Caracas and led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, but Vance and his family were not present and one suspect is already in custody. Authorities have not yet linked the incident to the Venezuela operation, and investigators say it is still unclear whether the attacker specifically targeted the vice president. Watch for more…
(2026-01-05). Trump's imperial reach: From Latin America to Greenland. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against other countries, issued after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation that included deadly strikes inside the Latin American nation, are not merely reckless—they are a brazen display of imperial arrogance.
(2026-01-05). "Venezuela Is Not Going to Be a U.S. Colony" : Report from Caracas on U.S. Attack & Maduro Abduction. democracynow.org 
U.S. forces attacked Venezuela and abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a Saturday night raid. About 80 people were reportedly killed, including 32 Cubans. Democracy Now! speaks with Andreína Chávez, a Venezuelan reporter based in Caracas, who calls the strikes an "imperialist attack." Trump also said the U.S. would take the oil from Venezuela, which has the world's largest proven reserves.
(2026-01-05). Trump declares US 'in charge' of Venezuela, Maduro goes to court. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-05). 'Free our president', Maduro supporters demand at rally. ecns.cn Around 2,000 supporters of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro demonstrated Sunday in Caracas to demand that he and his wife, who were nabbed by US forces and taken to a New York jail, be released.
(2026-01-05). Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro transported to Brooklyn detention center. ecns.cn According to U.S. media reports, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was taken into custody by the U.S. military, arrived in New York Saturday evening and was escorted by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
(2026-01-05). Is "Might is Right" Now Official Global Policy? thinktank.pk In an era where international norms are increasingly tested, the recent U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ignited global debates on authoritarianism and the principle of "might is right." This bold move, executed with overwhelming force, raises critical questions: Is the world witnessing a new wave of authoritarian tactics where military …
(2026-01-05). Russia and China condemn U.S. "crimes" and "bullying" in Venezuela. tehrantimes.com Russia and China condemned the United States at a UN Security Council meeting, accusing Washington of committing "crimes" and "bullying" in Venezuela. The criticism followed a U.S.-led military operation that included deadly strikes and the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
(2026-01-05). Venezuelan Armed Forces Condemn Trump's Illegal Abduction of President Maduro and 'Cold-Blooded Murder' of Venezuelans. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Defense Minister and sectoral Vice President for Political Sovereignty, Security, and Peace Vladimir Padrino López read a statement alongside the high military command of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB). The statement repudiated the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, denouncing that much of President Maduro's security team, "soldiers and innocent citizens," were "cold-bloodedly murdered." It fully supported the previously signed decree on external commotion and noted that he will guarantee the country's governability, the maintenance of internal orde…
(2026-01-05). Sunday 1/4: Emergency Protest: Hands Off Venezuela! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-01-05). US Militarization of Latin America is Expanding at Breakneck Speed. orinocotribune.com 
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(2026-01-05). Venezuela: In Mass Demonstrations, the People Demand Return of President Maduro. orinocotribune.com 
With emotions running high, but with determination and great loyalty, the Venezuelan people mobilized in great numbers on Sunday from the Plaza de la Candelaria in Caracas to demand the release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were abducted by the US. | On an early January Sunday, when due to the season, public transit is very infrequent in the capital of Venezuela and when many holidaymakers have not returned to the city, thousands of Venezuelans flooded the streets showing the strength of Chavismo, the political force that supports the Bolivarian Revolution. As evidenced by photos and…
(2026-01-05). US op. in Venezuela confirms collapse of liberal world order. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) — The US actions against Venezuela have provided further evidence that the current global order is unraveling, while the new world is yet to fully emerge, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
(2026-01-05). Will the US military actions on Venezuela change global energy landscape. ecns.cn In early 2026, the US took military actions against Venezuela, sparking global concerns over severe turbulence in the energy market.
(2026-01-05). Outrage as US strikes Venezuela, takes President into custody. ummid.com The United States military early in the morning Saturday (January 03, 2026) conducted airstrikes on various locations in Venezuela and took into custody President Nicolas Maduro sparking a global outrage.
(2026-01-05). The Uncomfortable Truth Venezuela Crisis Reflects. ummid.com Venezuela's crisis reflects an uncomfortable truth of global politics: As long as the earth hides immense wealth beneath its surface, power struggles above it will rarely be peaceful.
(2026-01-05). CELAC Emergency Meeting: Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua Strongly Condemn US Neo-Colonial Military Attack Against Venezuela (+UN Security Council). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuela
| At the summit, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil reaffirmed that Nicolás Maduro continues to be the president in full exercise of his mandate, despite being illegally abducted by the US regime. "In Venezuela there is one co…
(2026-01-05). Venezuela rinde homenaje a cubanos caídos en criminal ataque de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu "La República Bolivariana de Venezuela rinde homenaje a los 32 combatientes cubanos que ofrendaron su vida cumpliendo su deber", declara un comunicado del Gobierno de Caracas, que junto al pueblo venezolano extiende "un abrazo fraterno a las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias y a los familiares de los combatientes caídos".
(2026-01-05). Trump's Venezuela Raid Tests Markets on Geopolitical Risk. moderndiplomacy.eu The audacious U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has plunged Latin America into uncertainty and thrust geopolitical risk back into investors' minds. Despite the spectacle, markets remained surprisingly calm on Monday Asian stocks climbed, oil prices edged down, and gold benefited from modest safe-haven flows. Analysts warn, however, that the calm masks deeper concerns …
(2026-01-05). What Happened To Tulsi Gabbard's Non-Interventionist Principles? popularresistance.org Seven years ago, US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard wrote in 2019 on Twitter: "The United States needs to stay out of Venezuela. Let the Venezuelan people determine their future. We don't other countries to choose our leaders ⚪ so we have to stop trying to choose theirs." | Now as Director of National Intelligence in the Trump administration, Tulsi Gabbard is a key part of the U.S. overthrow of the Venezuelan government and the kidnapping of the Venezuelan President and his wife and the deaths of at least 40 persons in Venezuela. | During her 2018 Congressional reelection campaign, she warned of "regime change wars."
(2026-01-05). National Mourning declared for fallen Cuban combatants in Venezuela. radiohc.cu MIGUEL DÂAZ-CANEL BERMàöDEZ, President of the Republic | I HEREBY STATE : That by virtue of the provisions of Article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Cuba and Article 24, paragraph x), of Law 136 "On the President and Vice President of the Republic of Cuba," of October 28, 2020, I have considered the following: | WHEREAS: Our people have learned with profound sorrow that during the criminal attack perpetrated by the government of the United States against the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, carried out in the early morning of January 3, 2026, 32 Cubans lost their lives in combat, while se…
(2026-01-05). EcnoScope | Oil profits fail to cover costs of U.S. hegemonic war. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said his government's involvement in Venezuela won't cost U.S. a penny because the United States would be reimbursed from the money coming out of the ground, referring to Venezuela's oil reserves.
(2026-01-05). Protests erupt worldwide against U.S. strikes on Venezuela, seizure of Maduro. ecns.cn Protests have erupted around the world after the Trump administration announced that the United States would "run" Venezuela following the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
(2026-01-05). Blow to Trump's Venezuela Plan after Maduro's Deputy Contradicts US President. dissidentvoice.org Donald Trump's plan to smoothly run Venezuela after attacking the sovereign country and capturing its president with his wife has faced a major setback. This was after the Venezuelan armed forces and Nicolas Maduro's deputy condemned the US invasion of their country and capturing of their president and the First Lady. Rifat Jawaid digs deeper …
(2026-01-05). UN questions legality of US operation in Venezuela. aljazeera.com The UN warned Venezuela could face deeper instability after the US abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-01-05). Is a Brutal Global Oil Trade War About to Explode? thinktank.pk The U.S. military's swift capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has thrust global energy dynamics into turmoil. President Donald Trump has openly declared intentions for American companies to dominate Venezuela's vast oil reserves, signaling a aggressive pivot in energy policy. This move, framed as a reclamation of resources for "reimbursement" and rebuilding, raises alarms about …
(2026-01-05). Democracy Now! 2026-01-05 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 05, 2026; "Venezuela Is Not Going to Be a U.S. Colony": Report from Caracas on U.S. Attack & Maduro Abduction; "Imperialist Intervention": Law Prof. David Cole on the Illegality of U.S. Attack on Venezuela; Trump "Just Wants Oil," Not Democracy: What's Next in Trump's War on Venezuela? | Headlines for January 05, 2026; "Venezuela Is Not Going to Be a U.S. Colony": Report from Caracas on U.S. Attack & Maduro Abduction; "Imperialist Intervention": Law Prof. David Cole on the Illegality of U.S. Attack on Venezuela; Trump R…
(2026-01-05). 'Hands off Venezuela!': Baltimoreans protest Trump invasion. therealnews.com 
"This war, every bomb dropped, is not for us. This is for Trump and the billionaires. And we are here to stand against that and say that Baltimore stands with the people of Venezuela" | "This war, every bomb dropped, is not for us. This is for Trump and the billionaires. And we are here to stand against that and say that Baltimore stands with the people of Venezuela" baltimore,venezuela,video,Venezuela
(2026-01-05). Official statement from Venezuela on the attacks by the United States on Venezuelan territory. voicesfromsyria.com 
vanessa beeley 2d Vanessa Beeley Official statement from Venezuela on the attacks by the United States on Venezuelan territory The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects, denounces, and condemns before the international community the extremely serious military aggression perpetrated by the current Government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and population in the …
(2026-01-05). SA expresses concern over Venezuelan military strike. sanews.gov.za SA expresses concern over Venezuelan military strike | Government has noted with grave concern the United States' military strike against Venezuela at the weekend. ⚪ "The Government of the Republic of South Africa notes with grave concern the recent developments, which were confirmed by the United States that the USA has conducted 'a large-scale military strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicholas Maduro, who has been captured along with his wife and flown out of the country,'" the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said. ⚪ In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry said South Af…
(2026-01-05). 'I am still president of my country,' Nicolas Maduro tells US court. aljazeera.com "I am still president of my country," Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared in US court.
(2026-01-05). Yes Trump attacking Venezuela is about the oil but the oil is about the dollar. thecanary.co Political TikToker @unlearn16 has published a history-based analysis of Donald Trump's grossly illegal attack on Venezuela. And she concludes, astutely, that while the attack and the abduction of Nicolas Maduro is about the oil, that's primarily because the oil is about the US dollar. Trump and Venezuela: it's all about the dollar Unlearn16's conclusions are […] | By
(2026-01-05). Washington's mask slips over the seizure of Venezuela's president. ecns.cn The forcible removal of Venezuela's elected president Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military, followed by Maduro's transfer across borders to face what is presented as a judicial process, is, in the 21st century, a tragedy for humanity and a grotesque parody of the international order. Whatever the charges, whatever the justifications offered, such an act signals a readiness to abandon all restraint.
(2026-01-05). Palestinian and Regional Resistance Organizations and Popular Movements Stand with Venezuela Against US Imperialism. orinocotribune.com As the US attacked Venezuela and abducted its legitimate president, Nicolás Maduro—openly seeking control over Venezuela's politics, oil, and resources—Palestinian and regional resistance organizations and popular movements spoke out in condemnation of US imperialism and in support of the Venezuelan people and their government. | The Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, stated the following: | We condemn the military aggression perpetrated by the United States of America against the sovereign territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The affected areas thus fa…
(2026-01-05). U.S. faces domestic criticism over military operation in Venezuela. ecns.cn Democratic lawmakers have led much of the criticism, focusing on constitutional concerns and possible resource-driven motives. Senator Tim Kaine called it "an unauthorized military attack on Venezuela" that bypasses Congress, saying that he will force a Senate vote next week on a resolution to constrain the president's war powers. "President Trump's unauthorized military attack on Venezuela to arrest Maduro — however terrible he is — is a sickening return to a day when the United States asserted the right to dominate the internal political affairs of all nations in the Western Hemisphere," Kaine said.
(2026-01-05). Inside Venezuela's Response To Donald Trump's Attack. popularresistance.org Yesterday the United States carried out a direct military attack on Venezuela, abducting President Nicolás Maduro and conducting strikes around Caracas — a grave violation of international law that risks plunging the region into wider conflict. | To understand how Venezuelan officials and supporters of the Bolivarian project are interpreting these events — and what they believe comes next — Jacobin founding editor Bhaskar Sunkara spoke last night with Carlos Ron, a former Venezuelan diplomat who served as one of the government's principal interlocutors with the United States during years of sanc…
(2026-01-05). U.S. invasion of Venezuela: Power and profit. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, United States | Xinhua | The U.S. raid and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday marks one of the dramatic escalations in U.S. policy toward Latin America in decades. The operation has been framed by Washington as "combating drug trafficking," but critics argue that its underlying motives revolve around securing economic control …
(2026-01-05). "We're Going to Run the Country:" Preparing an Illegal Occupation in Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
I listened to the January 3 press conference with a knot in my stomach. As a Venezuelan American with family, memories, and a living connection to the country being spoken about as if it were a possession, what I heard was very clear. And that clarity was chilling.
(2026-01-05). US military intervention in Colombia: "Sounds good to me," says Trump. colombiareports.com US President Donald Trump threatened Colombia with military intervention on Sunday, falsely claiming that his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro "likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States." Trump made the threats while talking to journalists on the presidential airplane, less than 48 hours after the US military bombed Venezuela and abducted its president, …
(2026-01-05). In front of Trump, ally's big India tariff claim—'I was at India envoy's home…' | Russia,Oil,Venezuela. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump has reportedly warned that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi does not cooperate on the Russian oil issue. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "good guy," Trump said India wanted to keep the US President happy amid ongoing trade negotiations. The remarks come months after the US doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% and amid tensions over India's continued purchase of Russian oil. India has denied claims that it assured Washington of halting Russian oil imports, maintaining that its energy policy is guided by market conditions and domestic needs. Tr…
(2026-01-05). Venezuelan Journalist DESTROYS Anti Maduro Propaganda. military-stuff.org Andreína Chávez discusses what just happened in Venezuela, why it happened and what comes next. 00: 00 How Venezuelans experienced Trump's…
(2026-01-05). At least 80 killed in U.S. strikes on Venezuela; Cuba reports 32 citizens among the dead. tehrantimes.com The New York Times reported that at least 80 people were killed in Venezuela following U.S. military strikes.
(2026-01-05). Venezuela abduction backfires? Putin unleashes fury on Ukraine as US gets distracted with Maduro. hindustantimes.com Russia carried out its first deadly strike on Kyiv of 2026, hitting a private medical centre in the Obolonskyi district, killing at least two people and injuring several others as blasts damaged homes and cut power in the wider region. The attack, part of a broader wave of Russian "revenge" strikes after earlier hits on Kharkiv, comes as Donald Trump talks up "peace" in Ukraine while defending his shock January 3 operation to seize Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro on narco‚Äëterrorism charges.
(2026-01-05). Journalist explains why Venezuela war propaganda is so effective. thecanary.co Journalist Glenn Greenwald has responded to a recent viral post on X, explaining in detail why war propaganda is so effective at achieving public consent for the ongoing cycle of bloodshed and violence. The original post on X predicted the US political landscape in 2030: Greenwald's response detailed how the US has been able to […] | By
(2026-01-05). Protests Throughout as U.S. Attacks Venezuela to Grab Oil. indybay.org Blatant criminality characterized by NY Times as "some in Washington are concerned."
(2026-01-05). Trump to Venezuela: Oil Be There For You. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-01-05). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: The Empire Stole Venezuela. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new edition of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. As with all my work, everything contained in this magazine is free to reuse, reproduce or republish in any way. It's not just that they stole Venezuela's president in order to steal its oil, it's that …
(2026-01-05). US president says second Venezuela strike possible if interim govt doesn't cooperate. geo.tv 
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(2026-01-05). Stop Slandering Me, Mr. Trump. counterpunch.org 
I don't know if Maduro is good or bad, not even if he's a drug trafficker; in the files of the Colombian justice system, after half a century of dealing with the biggest cocaine mafias, the names of Nicolás Maduro or Cilia Flores don't appear. Those who have come forward to denounce him are Venezuelan
(2026-01-05). Nicolás Maduro comparece hoy en corte de Nueva York. cubadebate.cu El presidente constitucional de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, comparecerá hoy ante una corte de Nueva York, tras su secuestro el 3 de enero durante un ataque aéreo ordenado por Donald Trump y ejecutado por fuerzas especiales de Estados Unidos. Serán conducidos ante el juez federal Alvin K. Hellerstein en Manhattan a las 12: 00 hora local.
(2026-01-05). After the shock of Maduro's capture, what's next for Venezuela? aljazeera.com After capturing President Nicolas Maduro, the US says it will 'run' Venezuela. What led here, and what happens next?>
(2026-01-05). Protest held in New York against U.S. military strikes on Venezuela. ecns.cn Demonstrators gather outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York on Jan. 4, 2026, where Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being held, to protest U.S. military action against Venezuela.
(2026-01-05). US strike on Venezuela: What we know so far. ummid.com The latest update on Venezuela, the whereabout of Nicolás Maduro, the actual intention of US strike on the Latin American country, Trump's next move and the reaction of world leaders.
(2026-01-05). Maduro's Hollywood-style take down on camera, airlifted under armed guard for NYC arraignment. hindustantimes.com Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to make the first court appearance since his stunning capture on Jan 5 at noon in a lower Manhattan courtroom. Maduro and his wife, first lady Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the U.S. for alleged narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy and weapons offenses.
(2026-01-05). Declara Presidente de la República Duelo Nacional. cubadebate.cu MIGUEL DÂAZ-CANEL BERMàöDEZ, Presidente de la República.
| HAGO SABER: Que en virtud de lo dispuesto en los artículos 125 de la Constitución de la República de Cuba y el 24, inciso x), de la Ley 136 "Del Presidente y el Vicepresidente de la República de Cuba", del 28 de octubre de 2020, he considerado lo siguiente:
| POR CUANTO: Con profundo dolor nuestro pueblo ha conocido que durante el criminal ataque perpetrado por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela, efectuado en la madrugada del 3 de enero de 2026, perdieron la vida en acciones combativas 3…
(2026-01-05). US Strikes on Venezuela Sound an Alarm for Global Governance. dissidentvoice.org 
Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions in Caracas on January 3, 2026. The US military was behind a series of strikes against the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Saturday, which reportedly led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, US …
(2026-01-05). Why did Trump ignore Venezuela's opposition? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) — As the Venezuelan opposition found itself on the verge of a power transition after the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump showed that opposition has no place in his calculations.
(2026-01-05). Wednesday 1/7: Emergency Mass Call: No Endless Trump War in Venezuela! indybay.org Virtual event. Join from anywhere. | RSVP: www.mobilize.us/healthcarenotwarfare/eve……
(2026-01-05). American Imperialism and the Mad Fantasies of Donald Trump. counterpunch.org 
Trump has said that he intends to "run Venezuela." That should come as a surprise to the thousands of Venezuelans who have taken to the streets to denounce the American assault on its capital. Regardless of Trump's fantasies, he can barely run the US, except by driving it further into the abyss. No matter how
(2026-01-05). Condemn the U.S. bombing of Venezuela! Free President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores NOW! iacenter.org CLICK HERE FOR PROTESTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD — CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED U.S. aggression against the sovereign country of Venezuela is nothing more or less than an act of piracy with not one iota of justification. It is a war crime against the people of Venezuela, against all the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean and in the end is also a crime against the workers and oppressed peoples of the United States. Credit: Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network The current White House is occupied by a particularly vile and corrupt war criminal who is surrounded by sycophants with l…
(2026-01-05). FM: China always opposes imposing one country's will on another. ecns.cn China always opposes the use of threat or force, as well as any imposition of one country's will on another, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday in Beijing on Venezuela's situation.
(2026-01-05). China Rebukes U.S. Over Maduro Capture, Rejects 'World Judge' Role. moderndiplomacy.eu China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the world's judge or police, commenting on the "sudden developments in Venezuela" after U.S. forces captured President Nicolas Maduro. Speaking during talks with Pakistan's foreign minister, Wang stressed that national sovereignty and security must be protected under international law. His remarks came …
(2026-01-05). Trump Has Metaphorsed into Caligula. dissidentvoice.org Maduro isn't a gunrunner, they're in Rubio's backyard sniffing the product. He was betrayed. If you want the oil Donald, you'll have to invade, despite your bone spurs.
(2026-01-05). Trump poses with 'Make Iran Great Again' hat after Maduro abduction. aljazeera.com US president renews his threat to hit Iran 'very hard' if the country's security forces kill anti-government protesters.
(2026-01-05). China calls on the U.S. to release Maduro and wife at once. ecns.cn China expressed grave concern over the U.S. forcibly seizing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and taking them out of the country, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Sunday.
(2026-01-05). Maduro not a head of state, US says at UN Security Council. aljazeera.com Nicolas Maduro was an "illegitimate so-called president" and not a head of state, the US Ambassador to the UN said.
(2026-01-05). Why Trump's regime-change playbook won't work in Iran. aljazeera.com Tehran is no Caracas. The Islamic Republic stands on solid ground even if it faces multiple crises.
(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 …