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US military action and political fallout in Venezuela

Steady: 3 in the last 7 days Updated monday

The latest in this situation

  1. Trump launches military campaign in Caribbean and imposes travel ban.
  2. Donald Trump expressed anger over the size of a $50 million contract related to a deal involving Venezuelan billionaire family.
  3. Trump administration arrests Maduro and imposes sanctions on Cuba.
  4. Donald Trump allegedly blocked opposition leader María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela.
  5. Special forces are involved in the operation to capture Maduro, following a directive issued by Hegseth.

How it started

Donald Trump discussed the possibility of Venezuela becoming a US state, coinciding with reports of Nicolás Maduro's capture and economic changes.

4 reports, 3 independent, last reported Aug 1. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

Donald Trump discussed the possibility of Venezuela becoming a US state, coinciding with reports of Nicolás Maduro's capture and economic changes.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Donald TrumpVenezuelaNicolás Maduro

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Donald Trump is engaging in rapprochement with Nicolás Maduro and supporting the Venezuelan regime.Sub-event
  2. Donald Trump seeks to establish a profitable colony in Venezuela.Sub-event
  3. Trump is discussing the possibility of intervening in Venezuela.Sub-event
  4. The Trump administration has claimed it seeks military occupation of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.Sub-event
  5. Trump suggested Venezuela could become a US state following reported regime changes.1 source

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Coverage

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1 more outlet ran the same wire story