Hours after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured in an audacious US raid, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez insisted he remains the Latin American country’s only leader. In a televised speech, Rodriguez, who is also finance and oil minister, called for calm. Rodriguez denounced Maduro's kidnapping and vowed to defend Venezuela's resources.
This is the replay of US President Donald Trump Press conference on Venezuela's attack and capture of Maduro.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday posted a photo of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro handcuffed and blindfolded on Truth Social, hours after he was captured, along with his wife, by US forces in Caracas. What's next for Venezuelan leader? Caroline Baum takes a closer look.
The overnight attacks on January 2 follow recent US military operations that, according to Washington, targeted 35 alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. Those strikes brought the total number of people killed to at least 115, according to figures released by the Trump administration. After the overnight strikes, Venezuela declared a state of emergency, reporting a significant escalation in the US administration’s pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro. On Saturday, th
US President Donald Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were seized in an overnight operation on Saturday and would face American justice, calling it one of the most successful military operations in US history.
Senegal face Sundan, who only just made it through as one of the best thrid-placed teams in their group. Despite being strong title favourites, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw expect a tough challenge and see this match as the start "of a different competition".
Now 62 years old, Nicolás Maduro has led Venezuela since he was propelled to power after being designated by his predecessor, Hugo Chávez. Backed by his revolutionary mentor, he narrowly won the 2013 presidential election. Antonia Kerrigan takes a closer look to Venezuelan leader.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was looking at whether Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado might lead the country after President Nicolas Maduro was captured and flown out of the country. Maduro has been slammed with terrorism and drug charges by the US after a "large-scale strike" rocked Caracas with explosions and aircraft-like sounds. Venezuelan writer, Author of "I killed Simon Bolivar", Vicente Ulive, shares his insights.
President Claudia Sheinbaum made reference to Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations by sharing Mexico's position on social media, rejecting the United States' aggression against Venezuela. France24 correspondent, author and journalist Ioan Grillo tells us the latest from Mexico City.
