(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: March and Rally for Renee Good and Venezuela! indybay.org People's Corner – Corner of Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose…
(2026-01-09). Nicolás Maduro Refused to be a Slave to Empire. counterpunch.org 
The New York Times reported that Trump officials felt mocked by Venezuela's president. What provoked them was not a speech or a policy, but Nicolás Maduro's nonchalance—his dancing in the face of escalating U.S. threats. As the Trump administration bombed fishing vessels in the Caribbean, killing at least 115 people at the time of this writing under
(2026-01-09). Why Trump wants Greenland, even by force. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | "We do need Greenland, absolutely." U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his long-standing fixation on the world's largest island days after an audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela — one that ended with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife captured and taken to New York. Trump and …
(2026-01-09). Trump's military strikes against boats in Caribbean target Latin American working class. wsws.org US forces kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after blockading and terrorizing the working class in the region.
(2026-01-09). Kidnapping Blues: The Maduro Abduction Precedent. counterpunch.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 President Nicolás
(2026-01-09). US Senate moves resolution to curb Trump's Venezuela war powers. geo.tv 
(2026-01-09). Venezuela: U.S. attack seriously violates international law. fidh.org
(2026-01-09). From Venezuelan Communes to U.S. Blocks: Same Struggle, Same Fight. counterpunch.org 
It's a different country, but the same question: who does a government serve? By now it seems clear that with the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the Trump crime organization didn't topple a regime in Venezuela so much as acquire one, in a deadly takeover that swapped the CEO but seems willing to keep the board in the form of Maduro's former VP, Delcy Rodríguez and her loyalists, as long as they'll manage the populace while the new owners raid the store.
(2026-01-09). Cuban foreign minister attends tribute to fallen heroes in Venezuela. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated on Thursday in a ceremony honoring the heroes and martyrs who died and were wounded during the U.S. military aggression against Venezuela on January 3. | A report published by teleSUR and reprinted in Juventud Rebelde confirms that the ceremony took place at the Bolivarian National Guard Military Academy in Caracas. | The report emphasizes that Bruno Rodríguez accompanied Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, along with the Cuban ambassador to Caracas and other officials from both countries, in a tribute honoring Venezuelan…
(2026-01-09). Resistencia compartida entre Cuba y Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
En medio de la agresión actual que sufre el pueblo venezolano, cientos de pobladores de la Ciudad Monumento Nacional, capital de la provincia cubana de Granma, reafirman la unión inquebrantable entre ambos pueblos que han construido juntos historias de lucha, esperanza y sacrificio. | Hoy la nación de Bolívar y Chávez navega contra viento y marea por preservar su independencia y muchas son las voces que respaldan ese derecho. Entre ellas está la joven Leanet Matos Hidalgo quien destaca que en tiempos de adversidad lo esencial es unir las voces en un solo canto de apoyo. | "Los cubanos respaldamos a Venezuela. No…
(2026-01-09). Presidente Díaz-Canel expresa condolencias a Venezuela por víctimas de ataque estadounidense. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-09). My briefing to the UN Security Council on US Aggression Against Venezuela. indybay.org Since 1947, US foreign policy has repeatedly used force, covert action, and political manipulation to bring about regime change in other countries. This is a carefully documented historical fact. In her book Covert Regime Change (2018), political scientist Lindsey O'Rourke documents 70 attempted US regime change operations between 1947 and 1989 alone.
(2026-01-09). Public Health Reduces Drug Deaths, Not Wars. counterpunch.org 
Republicans have defended Trump's illegal invasion of Venezuela as necessary to solve the drug overdose crisis. For instance, Vice President J.D. Vance posted on Twitter/X, "cocaine, which is the main drug trafficked out of Venezuela, is a profit center for all of the Latin America cartels. If you cut out the money from cocaine (or even reduce it) you substantially
(2026-01-09). Canciller de Cuba asistió a homenaje a héroes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla participó este jueves en Caracas, en el acto de homenaje a héroes y mártires caídos y heridos durante la agresión militar estadounidense el pasado 3 de enero contra Venezuela. | Una nota publicada en TeleSur y replicada en Juventud Rebelde, confirma que la ceremonia se realizó en la Academia Militar de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana. | La fuente subraya que Rodríguez Parrilla acompañó a la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, junto al embajador cubano en Caracas y otros funcionarios de ambos países, en un tributo que honr…
(2026-01-09). Congress Must Stop This War and Help Working Americans Instead. counterpunch.org 
At a time when nearly half of Americans say they're struggling to afford basic necessities, President Trump has turned his attention to invading and ruling Venezuela. One in two Americans are having trouble affording groceries, utilities, health care, housing, and transportation, according to a recent poll. Health care costs are rising — and in many cases doubling — for millions
(2026-01-09). Trump pone en la mira a México, Colombia y Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmó que se debe hacer algo en México en materia de combate al narcotráfico, porque a pesar de tener buena relación con la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, sostuvo que "ella no controla México ª. | Previo a la conferencia de prensa en la que abordaría el tema de la detención del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, el estadounidense ofreció una entrevista a Fox News para explicar los motivos de la intervención de EU. | En este tenor, los periodistas le preguntaron si también pudiera considerarse un mensaje para México, a lo que el mandatario dejó en cla…
(2026-01-09). Hugo Chávez Predicted This. counterpunch.org 
On January 3rd, the United States invaded and bombed Venezuela and abducted President Maduro and First Lady Flores. This violent act of imperialist aggression by the Trump regime is a continuation of over two decades of hybrid warfare aimed at suppressing the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past months, the US has been escalating aggression against
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: No Occupation of Venezuela/No Occupation of Our Cities: Rally at Richmond Chevron Refinery. indybay.org Chevron Richmond Refinery Gate 14 | 100 Chevron Way, (off of Castro St, right by 580 freeway.)…
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: National Day of Protest: No Occupation of Venezuela! No ICE Occupation of Our Cities! indybay.org SF Bay Area protests and beyond | Participants are to honor peaceful, nonviolent action.
(2026-01-09). El mundo se moviliza frente a la agresión del imperialismo en Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
La desvergàºenza cometida por Estados Unidos al agredir a Venezuela y secuestrar a su presidente Nicolás Maduro recibe la crítica contundente en el mundo entero. Varios mensajes son recibidos en Radio Habana Cuba. | El argentino Martín Hoyos, enfermero de profesión y residente en Buenos Aires expresó su solidaridad con los pueblos de Venezuela y Cuba, que resisten con dignidad las agresiones del imperialismo. | ´Las maniobras contra el pueblo venezolano y el secuestro de su presidente forman parte de una ofensiva permanente para quebrar proyectos soberanos que no se arrodillan ante el Imperio y el capi…
(2026-01-09). Democracy Challenged: Who Governs Gaza? Who Runs Venezuela? "Who Does New York Belong To?" counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: Rage for Renee! Palo Alto Tesla Takedown Protest Against ICE & U.S. Occupation of Venezuela. indybay.org Telsa Showroom – sidewalk out front | Intersection of El Camino Real and Charleston Rd. | Palo Alto, CA…
(2026-01-09). Coast to coast U.S. protests say 'No blood for oil!' — Release Maduro now! workers.org 
By Betsey Piette Just 12 hours after the U.S. violently violated Venezuela's sovereignty and kidnapped democratically elected President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cilia Flores on Jan. 3, protesters filled the streets of at least 100 cities in the U.S. and around the globe. More actions were scheduled for Jan. . . . |
(2026-01-09). Why White Supremacy Is Never Named in the Venezuela Crisis. counterpunch.org 
Explanations of Venezuela that avoid white supremacy are faithful to the world that made this outcome ordinary. Across the current debate, there is no shortage of analysis. Commentators invoke imperialism, oil, sanctions, international law, authoritarianism, corruption, diaspora exhaustion and the familiar refrain of "complexity". These explanations often disagree sharply with one another. Yet across ideological
(2026-01-09). Against U.S. imperial war on Venezuela! counterpunch.org 
On the morning of January 3, U.S. forces, with 150 jets, armed helicopters, and state-of-the-art drones, launched an attack on Venezuela. Strikes hit Venezuela's largest military complex in Caracas along with targets in La Guaira, Miranda, and Aragua. Less than 90 minutes later, Maduro was kidnapped and flown out of the country. In a subsequent
(2026-01-09). Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures in Trump-approved move. aljazeera.com Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Enrique Marquez is among 'large number' of prisoners released.
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: Hands Off Venezuela at Chevron Refinery! indybay.org Chevron refinery, gate 14. 100 Chevron Way, off of Castro St, Richmond, CA…
(2026-01-09). U.S. Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers following Venezuela strike. ecns.cn US Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) talks to reporters after a vote in the Senate on a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, Jan 8, 2026.WASHINGTON ⚪ The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution aimed at limiting US President Donald Trump's ability to take further military action against Venezuela.
(2026-01-09). U.S. senate votes to limit Trump's military authority in Venezuela. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The U.S. Senate narrowly advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution designed to block President Donald Trump from undertaking further military actions against Venezuela without prior congressional approval. The procedural vote passed 52—47, clearing the way for extended debate and a possible full Senate vote next week. | Sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), the measure drew rare bipartisan backing as five Republican senators, Josh Hawley (MO), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Susan Collins (ME), Rand Paul (KY), and Todd Young (IN), joined all Democrats in supporting the advance. The resolution is a direct res…
(2026-01-09). What is Chavismo — and is it dead after US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro? aljazeera.com The sociopolitical ideology founded by former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is rooted in anti-imperialism.
(2026-01-09). Venezuelan people call on U.S. to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife. ecns.cn Supporters of the Venezuelan government hold a rally in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, calling on the United States to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on Jan. 7, 2026.
(2026-01-09). "The only way out is to shut the country down" : Detroit autoworkers denounce war and ICE murder in Minneapolis. wsws.org Many workers who spoke to WSWS reporters drew the connection between the US attack on Venezuela and escalating state violence against resistance at home.
(2026-01-09). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela realizará visita oficial a Colombia. radiohc.cu El primer mandatario de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, se reunirá con la presidenta encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, en el marco de una visita oficial a la nación neogranadina, según informó este jueves una fuente autorizada. | De acuerdo con un comunicado del Departamento Administrativo de la Presidencia de la República de Colombia (Dapre), el encuentro tendrá por propósito "avanzar en la construcción de la paz y la reconciliación del vecino país", después de la agresión armada de Estados Unidos y del secuestro de su gobernante, Nicolás Maduro. | En su nota, la entidad celebró asimi…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela: Agresión de EEUU destruyó gran cantidad de insumos para hemodiálisis. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz de Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello denunció este jueves ante la opinión pública internacional las graves consecuencias que la incursión militar estadounidense tiene sobre el sistema de salud pública. | Durante el ataque perpetrado contra la soberanía venezolana, fueron destruidos 85 contenedores con insumos médicos fundamentales para el tratamiento de hemodiálisis, acto que el alto funcionario calificó como una arremetida inhumana y criminal contra el pueblo. | La ofensiva bélica de Washington no solo impactó infraestructuras militares y áreas residen…
(2026-01-09). "We Create Our Own Reality" : Empire and the illusion of International Law from Rafah to Caracas. counterpunch.org 
The aide said that guys like me were "in what we call the reality-based community," which he defined as people who "believe that solutions emerge from your judicious study of discernible reality. That's not the way the world really works anymore," he continued. "We're an empire now, and when we act, we create our own
(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). 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). 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). Bush Walked So Trump Could Run Into Venezuela. portside.org Bush Walked So Trump Could Run Into Venezuela |
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 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.