The Latest Breaking News from Nicolas Maduro

At least he's honest about it.

After months of accusations thrown at Maduro, one of the biggest was quietly amended.

Nations take military action against other countries and individuals for all different reasons. Escalating threats, broken diplomacy, violations of international law, you name it. And then there’s dancing. Yes, Maduro’s dance was the Trump administration’s last straw to launch their Jan. 3 strike on Venezuela.

Trump will likely not take the personal swipes too kindly.

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Critics have faulted the White House for not informing Congress of the operation or seeking its consent before launching the attack

The immediate political void left in Venezuela by Nicolás Maduro’s abrupt removal from power has been filled by the former vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in as interim president on Jan. 5, 2026.

Senior US lawmakers say Trump officials misled Congress before a surprise Venezuela operation captured Maduro, sparking constitutional and geopolitical controversy.

Doug LaMalfa's sudden passing left a void in his home district and the House Republican Conference that he has been staunchly supporting

Much has been made about Venezuela’s oil and natural gas revival after the capture of the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro. However, the country’s vast mineral resources could be what gets Newmont Mining further into Latin America.