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U.S. raid detains Maduro; Trump warns interim leader

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60-Second Summary

Washington, U.S. forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a raid on Jan. 3, and President Donald Trump told The Atlantic on Jan. 4 that interim leader Delcy Rodríguez would 'pay a very big price' if she did not cooperate with Washington. Rodríguez was confirmed as interim president by Venezuela's Supreme Court and military officials and vowed to defend natural resources. Maduro faces federal narcotics charges in New York and was due to appear in Manhattan court. U.S. officials and commentators discussed potential intervention, including an aside about Greenland and regional reactions. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from The Straits Times, Stabroek News, Brisbane Times, The Times of Israel and thesun.my.

Timeline of Events

Jan. 3: U.S. forces launched an operation in Caracas and detained Nicolás Maduro.
Jan. 3: Maduro was reported removed to face federal narcotics charges in New York.
Jan. 3: Venezuela's Supreme Court and military officials confirmed Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader.
Jan. 4: President Trump told The Atlantic Rodríguez would 'pay a very big price' if she did not cooperate.
Jan. 4–6: Media and officials discussed U.S. reconstruction goals, access to oil reserves, and regional reactions.

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Who Benefited

U.S. strategic interests and energy companies stand to benefit from increased access to Venezuela's crude reserves, influence over reconstruction and investment decisions, and expanded geopolitical leverage in the region.

Who Impacted

Venezuelan civilians, domestic democratic institutions, and regional stability suffered from the military raid, ensuing political upheaval, and potential erosion of national sovereignty and legal norms.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... The U.S. conducted a Jan. 3 operation in Caracas; Maduro was detained and faces U.S. narcotics charges, Delcy Rodríguez was named interim leader, and Trump warned of consequences if she did not cooperate; discussions included potential U.S. intervention and strategic interest in Venezuelan oil.

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