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U.S. Threatens Venezuela's Interim Leader After Maduro Seizure

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United States — President Donald Trump warned Sunday that Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez will pay a very big price if she does not cooperate with Washington, after U.S. forces seized former president Nicolás Maduro this week. U.S. officials said the operation struck military targets and transferred Maduro to New York to face federal narcotrafficking charges; he is due in Manhattan court Monday. Venezuela’s Supreme Court and military confirmed Rodríguez as interim leader and she pledged to defend national resources. U.S. officials stated they seek to open Venezuela to U.S. investment in oil. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 9 original reports from The Straits Times, Stabroek News, Brisbane Times, The Times of Israel, Deccan Chronicle, Manila Standard, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), thesun.my and WSBT.

Timeline of Events

Jan 3, 2026: U.S. forces launched an operation in Caracas and detained Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Jan 3–4, 2026: Venezuelan Supreme Court and military confirmed Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader.
Jan 4–5, 2026: President Trump told The Atlantic Rodríguez would 'pay a very big price' if she resisted U.S. demands.
Jan 5, 2026: Maduro faced transfer toward New York and a scheduled Manhattan court appearance on federal narcotrafficking charges.
Jan 5, 2026: U.S. officials publicly linked cooperation with Washington to potential access for U.S. investment in Venezuelan oil.

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Who Benefited

U.S. energy companies and certain international investors stand to benefit if Washington secures access to Venezuela's oil reserves through cooperation with an interim government aligned with U.S. objectives.

Who Impacted

Venezuelan civilians, domestic institutions, and regional diplomatic stability are likely to suffer political disruption, potential economic fallout, and increased geopolitical tensions following the forcible seizure and external pressure on leadership.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... U.S. forces captured former president Nicolás Maduro this week; President Trump warned interim leader Delcy Rodríguez that she faces consequences if she does not cooperate. Maduro faces U.S. federal narcotrafficking charges and is due in Manhattan court; Washington signals interest in Venezuelan oil investment.

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