The United Nations expressed strong concern on Tuesday over the recent US military operation in Venezuela, warning that it undermines a core principle of international law. “States must not threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state,” said Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN…
Venezuela entered a new political chapter as Delcy Rodríguez chaired her first council of ministers meeting as the country’s acting president on Sunday, January 5, 2026. Behind her, portraits of her predecessors, Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, served as reminders of the political legacy she now inherits. Rodríguez, 56, is…
London, UK – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the United Kingdom was not involved “in any way” in the recent U.S.-led operation in Venezuela targeting President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to reporters, Sir Keir said he had not yet spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the operation…
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, here is a summary of key facts about the controversial leader. Early Life Nicolás Maduro was born on November 23, 1962, into a working-class family in Venezuela. His father was a trade union leader. During the…
In a major escalation, the United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela overnight, resulting in the capture of long-serving President Nicolás Maduro, according to President Donald Trump. The announcement came early Saturday, following months of U.S. pressure on Maduro over allegations of drug trafficking and election irregularities. The…