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So, Donald Trump finally pushed to kidnap Nicolas Maduro because he’s a better dancer?

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.

The Mary Sue

‘A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy democracy’: Colombia’s president slams Trump after his pity threats

Trump will likely not take the personal swipes too kindly.

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Vuelta a Táchira still going forward in Venezuela despite US military strike that led to Maduro's capture

Teams presentation event set for Wednesday night and 10 days of racing to begin Friday 'without any modifications'

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A divided coalition of the willing is no use to anyone

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Following the coalition of the willing’s Paris meeting, it is clear that the moment where Western powers feel fully confident about their own security has not yet been reached – but Donald Trump now knows that the future of Greenland is not for Washington to determine

The Independent UK

Precious Metals Remain Strong: Why That’s a Red Flag for Stocks Amid Venezuela Tumult

It looks like precious metals traders may be the proverbial smartest people in the room as safe-haven demand for gold and silver remains strong.

Barchart

What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case

Nicolás Maduro’s first court hearing — a heavily secured spectacle where he proclaimed he is still Venezuela’s president and pleaded “soy inocente” — was merely the beginning of a legal odyssey that could keep him locked up and out of power for years, maybe even the rest of his life

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Hints at US Taxpayer-Backed Oil Rebuilding in Venezuela — Who Benefits Most?

Donald Trump suggests US taxpayers could help reimburse oil firms rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry, sparking debate over costs, accountability and who truly benefits from the plan.

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Few Republicans know what Trump means by ‘running’ Venezuela

IN FOCUS: ‘I have no idea, none whatsoever’ Josh Hawley tells Eric Garcia as Republicans still try to figure out what comes next in Venezuela

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats say Marco Rubio has ‘had a full MAGA-lobotomy’ since his confirmation

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

The Independent UK

Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split

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.

The Conversation

Dow, S&P 500 Rise to New Closing Highs: Stock Market Today

Will President Donald Trump match his Monroe Doctrine gambit with a new Marshall Plan for Venezuela?

Kiplinger

US could seize Venezuelan oil tanker off UK coast as it flees to Russia

US military forces have been preparing for a possible mission to capture the vessel

Evening Standard

Furious Congressman Claims Trump Team Lied Straight To Congress Over Venezuela Plot

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

International Business Times UK

Dollar Rises Alongside T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.30% but remained below Monday's 3.5-week high. The dollar rallied on Tuesday as higher T-note yields strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, comments on Tuesday from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin were supportive of the dollar when he said he...

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Axios

600,000 Venezuelans face U.S. deportation after Maduro raid

Caught in a casework pause and TPS terminations, they face potential deportation.

Euronews

At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to seize Maduro, Caracas says

The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba’s government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed.

Latin Times

Some GOP Lawmakers See Trump's Venezuela Military Operations as a Break From 'America First' Policies

According to reporting by The Associated Press, the comments highlight growing concerns within Republican ranks as the party enters an election year in which control of Congress is at stake.

The Independent UK

Cuba announces days of mourning following deaths of officers in US Venezuelan strike

Cuba and Venezuela maintain close economic and political ties, with agreements spanning security and energy

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Latin Times

Hegseth Says Nearly 200 U.S. Troops Entered Caracas to Capture Maduro, Mocks Russian Air Defenses

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that nearly 200 American troops entered central Caracas during a pre-dawn operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s raid in Caracas: oil matters, but it’s not the whole story

Editorial: The seizure of Venezuelan leader was induced by the prize of petroleum, but driven by spectacle, geopolitics and domestic politics

The Guardian - UK

Nicolás Maduro ‘tries to imitate my dance’, says Trump in latest accusation

More seriously, US president claims ousted Venezuelan leader has ‘killed millions of people’ in remarks to congressional Republicans

Latin Times

Telenovela Actor Fernando Carrillo Speaks About Delcy Rodríguez, the New Chavista President of Venezuela: "She Was the Great Love of My Life"

Neither his ex-wife Catherine Fullup, nor Adela Noriega, nor the mother of his only child. Venezuelan actor Fernando Carrillo shocked everyone during an interview in which he publicly confirmed that he had a three-year romantic relationship with Delcy Rodríguez, the current interim president of Venezuela and a key figure in…

The Guardian - US

Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat

President calls deposed leader Maduro a ‘violent guy’ in speech that receives warm reception from Republicans

Barchart

Newmont Mining Breaks Into the Top 100: A Bet on Venezuela’s Comeback?

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.

The Guardian - US

Armed militias deployed in Venezuela as regime attempts to impose authority

Paramilitary groups known as colectivos rove streets with assault rifles, stop and search cars and people’s phones

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