January 2026

See statement translated from Portuguese: The bombings on Venezuelan territory and the capture of its president have crossed an unacceptable line. These acts represent a grave affront to Venezuela’s sovereignty and yet another extremely dangerous precedent for the entire international community. Attacking countries, in blatant violation of international law, is the first step towards a…
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US Vice President JD Vance has said the capture of Maduro shows that he means what he says. He says in a post on X: “The president offered multiple off ramps, but was very clear throughout this process: the drug trafficking must stop, and the stolen oil must be returned to the United States. “Maduro…
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The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) opposition says Guyana must prepare for “any eventuality” in light of the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and surrounding events in the Bolivarian Republic. See full statement below: At present, Guyana finds itself in a very precarious position and needs to think and act strategically. The…
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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has commenced a series of routine leadership engagements across border locations and military bases nationwide, consistent with its standing responsibilities and ongoing commitment to national security and operational readiness. These engagements include visits by the Honourable Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Colonel General Staff, Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts,MSM, to…
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If it is confirmed that Nicholas Maduro has been detained and taken out of the country, attention will turn to who will govern Venezuela next. Apparently, there will be no further attacks, and Donald Trump would consider himself satisfied with having removed Maduro. But that raises the question: will Chavismo remain in power without Maduro?…
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US Attorney General Pam Bondi says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Maduro, she says, has been charged with “Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States”. “They…
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After a national security council meeting that began at 03:00 local time (08:00 GMT), Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the deployment of public forces along the Venezuelan border. From Bogotá, preparations are under way for a possible massive influx of Venezuelan refugees following the US attacks in Caracas and other areas of the country. The…
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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates no further action against Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, says a Republican senator. Mike Lee confirmed Venezuelan President Maduro’s arrest, to stand trial on criminal charges in the US, following a phone call with Rubio. “He [Rubio] anticipates no further action in Venezuela now that…
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The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met very early on Saturday following reports of military action in Venezuela. “CARICOM is actively monitoring the situation which is of grave concern to the Region with possible implications for neighbouring countries,” the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown stated. It added that CARICOM will continue…
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President Irfaan Ali convened an early-morning meeting on Saturday with the Defence Board, the national security apparatus, regional commanders and other senior security officials to address the ongoing situation in Venezuela, his office said. President Donald Trump says the US has carried out a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and “captured its leader, President Nicolas…
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