(2026-01-08). On the Language of Global Politics. counterpunch.org 
Years ago, when I used the words "colonialism" and "imperialism" in academia in the U.S., I was viewed as a communist. Now, in the wake of the US assault on Venezuela, I see that those two words are back again, along with "gunboat diplomacy" and "the Monroe Doctrine," also known now as the "Donroe Doctrine."
(2026-01-08). Trump Claims Impending Seizure of 50 Million Barrels of Venezuela's Oil Amid Continued Maritime Piracy (+Greenland). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "I am pleased to announce that the interim authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 million barrels of high quality, sanctioned oil, to the United States of America," Trump wrote. | The announcement comes three days after the US regime launched criminal strikes against several locations in Venezuela, culminating in the abduction of Constitutional President Nicol…
(2026-01-08). Five GOP Senators Vote to Move Forward Bill Blocking Future Trump Attacks on Venezuela. theintercept.com Five Republican senators joined Democrats to advance legislation that would block President Donald Trump from launching future attacks on Venezuela without Congressional approval, handing the president a symbolic rebuke hours after he said the U.S. could oversee the country's affairs for years. | While the vote will have no immediate impact on the ground, it sends a stark message to Trump that even some Republicans are displeased with his open-ended plans for Venezuela. | A U.S. attack on Venezuela on Saturday left dozens of people dead and President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in U.S. custody. | All Democrats…
(2026-01-08). UK says provided assistance in US-led tanker seizure. geo.tv 
The vessel tanker Bella 1 at Singapore Strait, after US officials say the US Coast Guard pursued an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, in this picture taken from social media on March 18, 2025. — Reuters LONDON: Britain has confirmed it helped the United…
(2026-01-08). Ushering In the Age of Impunity: Venezuela, Palestine, and the End of International Law. scheerpost.com President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, following Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Craig M…
(2026-01-08). U.S. out of Venezuela now! cpusa.org 
The illegal military attack launched by the United States against Venezuela, resulting in the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, is an unjust, illegal, and criminal act of state terrorism. This action targets not only Venezuela but every nation that resists submission to the U.S. imperialist "Monroe Doctrine" and the so-called "Trump Corollary." | This lawless aggression by the Trump administration operates above both national and international law and is emboldened by a complicit U.S. Supreme Court. The preparation for this aggression has been months in the making. Since August 2025, the U.S. military ha…
(2026-01-08). Dear Americans, You Live in an Evil Empire. counterpunch.org 
Since the Trump regime's recent assault on Venezuela, a lot of Americans have been talking more about the nature of their country. This is significant because most Americans have been conditioned to see their nation as both a democracy and a superpower. But the two cannot exist simultaneously. These concepts are polar opposites. Yet, this
(2026-01-08). Editorial Boards Cheer Trump Doctrine In Venezuela. popularresistance.org "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes," Mark Twain allegedly quipped. On January 3, 1990, Panamanian Commander Manuel Noriega surrendered to US forces, who carried him off to face drug charges. Thirty-six years to the day later, US forces swooped into Venezuela, abducting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, following decades of hostility between the oil-rich socialist country and the United States. The pretext offered: Maduro had to be taken to the US to face drug charges. | The coincidence is a reminder that the US has a long history of both covert and military intervention in Latin America: Pre…
(2026-01-08). Oil Holds, Stocks Dip Amid Geopolitics and U.S. Jobs Data. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices steadied on Thursday following a recent slide, as investors balanced concerns about higher Venezuelan output against potential U.S. restrictions. U.S. crude rose 0.54% to $56.29 a barrel, while Brent gained 0.55% to $60.29. Markets remain sensitive to geopolitical developments, particularly in oil-producing regions, which continue to dominate trading sentiment. Venezuela Remains in Focus …
(2026-01-08). Trump Says U.S. Would Oversee Venezuela s Oil Resources for Years s. menafn.com (MENAFN) US President Donald Trump disclosed his administration intends to control Venezuelan petroleum assets for an extended period, declaring the nation will be reconstructed "in a very …
(2026-01-08). The Current Situation in Venezuela: A Government in Charge, a People Resilient. counterpunch.org 
As dawn broke on 3 January and the stench of bombs lingered in the air, the population was both alarmed and shocked. It is important to emphasise that the 2003 Operation Shock and Awe bombing campaign in Iraq was dwarfed by the bombing of Operation Absolute Resolve (2026) against Venezuela. The bombs were way more powerful, and the weapons systems far more sophisticated and overwhelming. Yet it did not take long for people to take to the streets. A spontaneous open-mic outside the Presidential Palace of Miraflores drew crowds to speak out against the attack on their country. Most speakers spoke passionately with…
(2026-01-08). Kidnapping Blues: The Maduro Abduction Precedent. dissidentvoice.org Once done, it remains, by nature and fact, irreversible. The precedent of indicting and abducting a serving head of state and his spouse, dropping them into the jurisdiction of another country to face criminal charges of inventive pedigree (narcoterrorism foremost among them), is the stuff of nightmares in international statecraft. With the now former Venezuelan …
(2026-01-08). Lawyer Who Represented Julian Assange Defends President Maduro. popularresistance.org Renowned criminal lawyer Barry Pollack, who defended journalist Julian Assange, has taken on the defense of Venezuela's constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro, in New York. Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were kidnapped and taken there following the US attack in the early hours of Jan. 3, when military forces under orders from the White House carried out bombings against Caracas and several states, killing dozens of civilians and military personnel. | Amid their illegitimate detention, President Maduro and Cilia Flores were taken this Monday to the Southern District Court of New York to begin a trial for all…
(2026-01-08). Anti-war Committee Kicks Off 'No War With Venezuela' Month Of Action. popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — On Monday, January 5, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) held a press conference at Milwaukee City Hall, announcing their "No War with Venezuela" month of action. | This month of action came on the heels of the U.S. bombing Caracas and kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. | On Monday, while MAC held their press conference, President Maduro and Flores made their first appearance in federal court where Maduro faced four criminal charges. Maduro pleaded not guilty and asserted that he remains the legitimate president of Venezuela.
(2026-01-08). Un llamado urgente: En defensa de la paz y la soberanía de Nuestra América. cubadebate.cu Invitamos a todas las personas en los Estados Unidos y en el mundo, conscientes de la humanidad que nos une y del valor de la paz, a sumarse a este llamado. Defender a Venezuela hoy es defender la soberanía de todos los pueblos y el derecho a un futuro sin guerras en nuestra América.
(2026-01-08). Bush Walked So Trump Could Run Into Venezuela. portside.org Bush Walked So Trump Could Run Into Venezuela |
(2026-01-08). Venezuela And The Long Shadow Of The Monroe Doctrine. progressivehub.net RICHARD DRAKE | JACOBIN…
(2026-01-08). Adelante, Venezuela, perimetro del nascente mondo multipolare. strategic-culture.su Il socialismo della Rivoluzione Bolivariana ha rappresentato uno dei tentativi più significativi del XXI secolo di ripensare il rapporto tra Stato, popolo e risorse in America Latina. | Segue nostro Perché il Venezuela non piace alle potenze del vecchio mondo | Nella lista degli acerrimi nemici del vecchio mondo, l'Occidente collettivo, il Venezuela occupa un posto privilegiato da sempre. Come mai? La risposta è semplice: il Venezuela ra…
(2026-01-08). I dreamed of airplanes, which clouded the day… uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein, from Caracas / Venezuela I dreamed of airplanesthat clouded the day, just when people were singing and laughing the most. I dreamed of airplanesthat were killing each other, destroying the grace of the clear morning. If I think I was madeto dream of the sun and to say things that awaken …
(2026-01-08). Iran shares UN official's criticism of US attack on Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Iran has reposted excerpts of remarks made by Jeffrey D. Sachs, the President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), during a United Nations Security Council session concerning the US attack on Venezuela.
(2026-01-08). Venezuela FM praises China's support for sovereignty. ecns.cn Venezuela praised China's support for its sovereignty over territory and natural resources and condemned U.S. actions, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said Wednesday.
(2026-01-08). The Narco-Trafficking Elite Set to Run Venezuela (w/ Maureen Tkacik) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Chris Hedges / History, as it's understood in most Western countries, often misses important chapters that leave critical gaps in the story of how modern countries came to be. In L…
(2026-01-08). Swedish FM criticizes US over Greenland threats, Venezuela operation. menafn.com (MENAFN) Sweden s foreign minister has voiced strong opposition to a global order in which major powers act without restraint, responding to renewed US statements about Greenland and recent American …
(2026-01-08). Trump invaded Venezuela to restore an oil industry he helped destroy. grist.org 
The middle-of-the-night kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shocked the world on Saturday. Military helicopters bombed Caracas, Venezuela's capital, as U.S. special forces breached Maduro's residence, captured him, and flew him to New York to stand trial on unproven charges of narcoterrorism. President Donald Trump has offered several justifications for Maduro's ouster, including the collapse of Venezuela's oil industry. But the very conditions Trump has been pointing to were exacerbated by the actions of past U.S. presidents — including Trump himself. If the Venezuelan oil industry is in t…
(2026-01-08). American Conservatives Are Disgusting Frauds. caitlinjohnstone.com.au After spending days enthusiastically applauding Trump's freakish act of imperialist aggression to oust the president of Venezuela on the grounds that he is a murderous tyrant, Republicans in the United States are falling all over themselves to justify the The shooting was
(2026-01-08). Webinar: Venezuela In Washington's Crosshairs. popularresistance.org This was the first webinar in our timely series "Venezuela in Washington's Crosshairs: Breaking the Information Blockade." The speakers examined how U.S. policy targeted Venezuela and shaped public narratives about the country. The discussion focused on the illegality of Pres. Trump's violent kidnapping of Pres. Nicolás Maduro and other U.S. policies like the debilitating sanctions, attacks on shipping, etc; and on regime change efforts, and the role of media silence and distortion. Roger Harris said Venezuela was the number one priority of U.S. foreign policy.
(2026-01-08). At least 100 people killed in US attack on Venezuela, minister says. aljazeera.com Venezuela's interior minister said at least 100 people were killed and dozens more wounded in US attack.
(2026-01-08). 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.
(2026-01-08). The Trump Corollary: A with Gabriel Aguirre about Venezuela. worldbeyondwar.org An incisive breakdown and analysis of the January 3 attack on Venezuela, and the new yet very old U.S. security strategy of domination behind it. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-08). Here's How the US' Proxy Control of Venezuela Can Harm Cuban, Chinese, and Russian Interests. globalresearch.ca Cuba might be coerced into subordinating itself to the US, the cascading consequences of other major BRI partners being intimidated into following Venezuela's example could compel changes to China's development strategy, and some of Venezuela's Soviet/Russian arsenal might be sent …
(2026-01-08). U.S. Pressure and Political Realignment Fuel Investor Optimism in Latin America. moderndiplomacy.eu Investor sentiment toward Latin America has turned increasingly bullish as U.S. President Donald Trump's assertive moves in Venezuela and support for market-friendly leaders elsewhere coincide with a broader rightward political shift across the region. Markets have responded positively, with rallies in sovereign debt, currencies, and equities reflecting expectations of pro-business reforms, fiscal consolidation, and regulatory …
(2026-01-08). 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.
(2026-01-08). With Venezuela, the U.S. Is Back in the Business of Empire. theintercept.com 
Pro-government supporters attend a rally a day after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 4, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo: Carlos Becerra/Getty Images | The first coup of 2026 is in the books. In the early hours of January 3, the U.S. launched a large-scale military operation involving over 150 airplanes, which culminated in the swift capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now imprisoned in New York. Hours after Maduro's kidnapping, Donald Trump
(2026-01-08). "The Veil…" : Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's Full Speech. ummid.com If there is one thing the Venezuelan people and this country are absolutely clear about, it is that we will never again be slaves, that we will never again be colonies of any empire, of any kind, Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said in her speech.
(2026-01-08). Jonathan Cook: From Gaza to Venezuela, the US has been unmasked as the serial villain. asiapacificreport.nz The path to Caracas — and potentially next to Colombia, Cuba and Greenland, other targets of Donald Trump's colonial greed— was paved in Gaza, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook For decades, the United States and Israel have stuck closely to their respective, scripted roles in the Middle East: the job of good cop…
(2026-01-08). The US Propaganda Campaign to Smear Venezuela's New President Delcy Rodriguez. dissidentvoice.org The US "regime change" operation against Venezuela has been defeated. The Bolivarian Revolution remains firmly in power. Now, Washington's campaign against the Chavistas attempts to paint Interim President Delcy Rodriguez as compromising on the heritage of Presidents Nicolas Maduro and Hugo Chavez. The Wall Street Journal ran an article Venezuelan Regime's New Strategy: Appease Trump …
(2026-01-08). Oil; Reason for the US aggression against Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — The US is trying to maintain its power through bullying, hegemony, and warmongering, and to revive the idea of America being a superpower, which is on the path to decline.
(2026-01-08). Venezuela's Military Holds Funeral for Soldiers Killed by US Attack To Abduct Maduro. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the Venezuelan military held a funeral for the dozens of its soldiers who were killed by the US attack on Caracas that led to the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. At least 24 Venezuelan security personnel were killed in the US attack, and Cuba has confirmed that 32 of its troops were …
(2026-01-08). Venezuela Is the Linchpin of a Radical Left. counterpunch.org Palestine is the moral heart of global anti-colonial politics. It exposes the brutality of settler colonialism in its most naked form: land theft, ethnic cleansing, military occupation, and white supremacist domination. For many on the left, solidarity with Palestine has become a defining ethical commitment. But while Palestine functions as a moral litmus test for
(2026-01-08). Is Latin America Capable of Forcing Back Trump? thinktank.pk In the tense geopolitical climate of January 2026, questions about Latin American military capabilities have surged amid escalating US threats under President Donald Trump. Drawing on recent developments, including a US strike in Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, we examine military rankings, budgets, and strategic realities. While Latin America boasts some asymmetrical …
(2026-01-08). Behind The DOJ's Politicized Indictment Of Maduro. popularresistance.org The January 3 US military raid on Venezuela to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores was followed by the Department of Justice's release of its superseding indictment of the two abductees as well as their son, Nicolasito Maduro, and two close political allies: former Minister of Justice Ramon Chacin and ex-Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace Diosdado Cabello. The DOJ has also thrown Tren De Aragua (TDA) cartel leader Hector "Niño" Guerrero into the mix of defendants, situating him at the heart of its narrative.
(2026-01-08). US seeks long-term control of Venezuelan oil sales. geo.tv 
US Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright attends a Reuters Next event in Manhattan, New York City, US, September 25, 2025. — ReutersUS needs to control Venezuela oil sales, says Energy Sec Wright. Controlling Venezuela's oil meant controlling…
(2026-01-08). Oil, power and uncertain fate of Venezuela. independent.co.ug 
CARACAS, VENEZUELA | Xinhua | After explosions rocked Venezuela's capital, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of their country by the U.S. military on early Saturday to New York, leaving the country in a state of emergency. U.S. President Donald Trump insisted Sunday the United States was "in charge" …
(2026-01-08). Israeli officials use U.S. Venezuela attack to threaten Iran. strategic-culture.su
(2026-01-08). Venezuela, More Than Palestine, Is Linchpin Of Consistent Radical Left. popularresistance.org Palestine is the moral heart of global anti-colonial politics. It exposes the brutality of settler colonialism in its most naked form: land theft, ethnic cleansing, military occupation, and white supremacist domination. For many on the left, solidarity with Palestine has become a defining ethical commitment. But while Palestine functions as a moral litmus test for individuals and organizations across the political terrain from left to right, Venezuela is a structural and political one. | Recent events in Venezuela have dramatically escalated the stakes of anti-imperialist politics in a way that cannot be ignored.
(2026-01-08). 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.
(2026-01-08). White House Says It Will 'Dictate' the Decisions of the Venezuelan Government. news.antiwar.com The White House on Wednesday claimed that the US would be "dictating" the decisions of the Venezuelan government moving forward, as the Trump administration is attempting to control Venezuela's oil supply following the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. "We're continuing to be in close coordination with the interim authorities," White House Press Secretary …
(2026-01-08). House Committee Subpoenas Journalist For Reporting On Commander Involved In Maduro Raid. thedissenter.org 
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform subpoenaed journalist Seth Harp to testify before Congress after he identified a Delta Force commander, who he said was involved in the United States military operation that kidnapped Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro. Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna
(2026-01-08). Democracy Now! 2026-01-08 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 08, 2026; "Terror & Chaos": Minneapolis Reels After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Renee Good, Mother of 3; Trump Vows to "Indefinitely" Control Venezuela's Oil as U.S. Seizes Two More Oil Tankers | Headlines for January 08, 2026; "Terror & Chaos": Minneapolis Reels After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Renee Good, Mother of 3; Trump Vows to "Indefinitely" Control Venezuela's Oil as U.S. Seizes Two More Oil Tankers…
(2026-01-08). The Centrality of the Global South: A History. counterpunch.org 
The recent military attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its president and his wife make it clear once again that the people of what we currently call the Global South need a planetary anti-imperialist solidarity to live uncolonized in a capitalist world. Without that solidarity, their very lives are subject to the quest for
(2026-01-08). "This Is Our Hemisphere" ? Why Beijing Rejects Spheres of Influence. thinktank.pk In the escalating geopolitical tensions of January 2026, China's pointed response to US assertions over hemispheric dominance has sparked global debate. US Assertions and China's Diplomatic Rebuttal The phrase "this is our hemisphere" originates from US officials, likely referencing the Western Hemisphere amid recent interventions in Latin America, such as actions in Venezuela. This echoes …
(2026-01-08). Africa Voices Outrage Against US Invasion Of Venezuela. popularresistance.org The United States' military invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026, has led to a wave of sharp condemnation across Africa. Governments, political parties, trade unions, revolutionary movements, and solidarity networks have denounced the action as a flagrant violation of international law, a return to imperial "might makes right", and a dangerous escalation threatening global peace. | From official diplomatic channels in South Africa to socialist parties in Zambia and Tunisia, and from militant trade unions to anti-imperialist platforms a…
(2026-01-08). Outscooped By Trump: The Strike on Nigeria's Real Target Was Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Trump's kidnapping of Maduro has taught me a lesson: that if you think you have a scoop, you file it immediately, not only to get the story out first but to warn the world if it's about something bad that might be coming. Shortly after Trump bombed Nigeria on Christmas day, I wrote a piece
(2026-01-08). US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump military authority in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Move, while incremental, underscores unrest over Trump's unilateral military abduction of Maduro among some Republicans.
(2026-01-08). A Shameful Sham: The US Justice Department, Fake Cartels and Maduro. globalresearch.ca The Trump administration is increasingly resembling a government previously abominated by the current US president as entangling, bumbling, and prone to fantasies. President George W. Bush was well versed in baseless existential threats stemming from Mesopotamia, supposedly directed by the …