Trump, Venezuela and Maduro

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Trump Snatches Maduro But Leaves Regime in Charge for Now
After President Donald Trump stunned the world by saying the US plans to “run” Venezuela, uncertainty over what that means and who is in charge loomed over the South American nation.  Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was an indicted prisoner on a flight bound for New York by the time his Vice President Delcy Rodríguez — who Trump said would partner with Washington to “make Venezuela great again” — denounced the intervention as “barbaric” and a “kidnapping.

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The Brutal Maduro Enforcer Standing in Trump’s Way in Venezuela
Trump backs Maduro loyalist over Venezuela opposition leader in post-capture transition
Maduro’s capture is a blow to China. But on Chinese social media it’s being hailed as a blueprint for Taiwan
As US special forces were in the final stages of planning a daring nighttime operation into the heart of the Venezuelan capital, President Nicolás Maduro was posing for photographs with China’s top en...

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US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump’s allies and threatening his foes
US ousting of Maduro prompts region to reassess China - and Trump's next move: analysts
How China views the US' capture of Nicolás Maduro
Experts debated whether US action against Venezuela will embolden China in its pursuit of Taiwan.

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Rubio says U.S. will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists ‘we’re in charge’
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What to know about Trump’s plan on Venezuela?

Trump demands Venezuela kick out China and Russia, partner only with US on oil: EXCLUSIVE

First, the country must kick out China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba and sever economic ties, the sources said. Second, Venezuela must agree to partner exclusively with the U.S. on oil production and favor America when selling heavy crude oil, they added.

Trump’s goals in Venezuela don’t add up

The problem with the president’s goals in Venezuela is not lack of transparency, but a lack of compatibility.  So far, the four stated goals of America’s strike on Venezuela have been: securing greater U.

Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes next

President Donald Trump’s has made broad but vague assertions that the United States is going to “run” Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro but has offered almost no details about how it will do so.

Trump says 'many' Cuban soldiers killed in Venezuela raid but calls operation 'brilliant'

It comes after Nicolás Maduro and his wife were seized from Caracas and flown to the US. They have since appeared at a New York court.

Venezuela's ex-president Maduro held in NYC jail as Trump administration plans next steps

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spent the night in jail after he appeared in a U.S. courtroom — as questions linger about President Trump's plans for Venezuela.

President Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here’s what they think

The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York to face court proceedings. Trump voters across the U.S. are reacting. (AP Video: Mike Householder, Obed Lamy,

Trump Says Up To 50 Million Barrels of Oil Turned Over to US by Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that Venezuela ’s interim authorities will transfer up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States for sale at market prices, with proceeds controlled by his administration to benefit both nations.

How could Trump's move against Venezuela impact China, Russia, Iran and Cuba?

The U.S. striking Venezuela and capturing its leader has practical implications for China, Russia, Iran and Cuba, and it also sends messages to each nation.

Jan. 6: Venezuela turmoil, Trump on Greenland

Trump wants to buy Greenland, not invade; Widespread protests escalate in Iran as economy spirals; and more on tonight’s broadcast.
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